Passover is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the Hebrews' freedom from slavery from Egypt. Passover is celebrated with a family meal called seder on the first night which consists of foods symbolic of the Herbrews' liberation and prohibitions on work are observed from the beginning to the end of Passover period. Chag Pesach Sameach to…
Jazz has a lengthy history with breaking down barriers and inducing social change, particularly in the United States. Thus, International Jazz Day was established by the United Nations to commemorate Jazz as a medium through which peace, dialogue and unity can be promoted. To find out more about International Jazz Day, explore the links below!…
Cinco De Mayo originally celebrates the Mexican Army's defeat of France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, however, the holiday has largely become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage in the United States. Today, Cinco De Mayo is usually celebrated through parades, dancing to Mexican folk music and enjoying traditional food with friends…
Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is a Buddhist holiday which celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who became eventually became the Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. Celebrations surrounding Vesak vary from nation to nation, however, many hang lanterns, share communal meals and visit temples with offerings. Happy Vesak to all our Buddhist students,…
World Bee Day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness regarding the importance of bees and their role as pollinators in the natural ecosystem. Bees are currently an endangered species due to unsustainable farming practices, pesticides and climate change resulting in higher global temperatures. The United Nations aims to raise awareness about how…
Africa Day celebrates the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It commemorates all countries in the African continent, their distinct cultures and the determination of African people against foreign exploitation and colonisation. To find out more about Africa Day, explore the links below! https://globaldimension.org.uk/calendar/africa-day/ https://artsandculture.google.com/story/13-ways-to-celebrate-africa-day/pQVR4bWarWlBQw?hl=en https://sdgs.un.org/statements/message-africa-day-10347 https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/05/25/interview-africa-has-much-celebrate-africa-day