This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays. The events on the calendar link and display the various items in the Library’s wonderful collection.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is the largest of numerous Eisteddfodau that are held annually in Wales. Considered to be the largest music and poetry festival in Europe with about 150,000 visitor in attendance and over 250 trade stands. The festival travels, alternating between the north and south of Wales. It is the hallmark of the celebration of welsh art, language and culture dating back to as far as 1176.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed annually to awaken consciousness, defend the rights and environment of the world's indigenous communities around the world. According to the united nation, there are 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries.
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day to speak up against religious bigotry and persecution globally.
The International Day of Peace is dedicated to remembering and encouraging the ideals of peace for a world without war and violence.
European Day of Languages is dedicated to promoting awareness globally on the importance of language learning and guarding linguistic traditions.
Black History month is an annual event,that originated in the United States of America . It is marked to celebrate the African culture and its contributions to society .
United Nations day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.
Intersex Awareness Day is a globally observed awareness day dedicated to highlighting the human right issues and prejudices faced by intersex people.
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is noted to raise awareness of the need to eradicate any form of violence toward women. These include gender based violence resulting in psychological, physical or sexual harm, be it in public or private life.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed internationally to raise awareness of the issues of disability and to mobilize support for persons with disabilities through various activities. Please note that "Derwen Cripples' Training College" is used in the catalogue because it was the correct title for the name of the organisation in 1955 when the photographs were taken, however the terminology they use has changed and it is now known as Derwen College.