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中文Are you familiar with the Double Ninth Festival? 9th October is a special day for Chinese communities all over the world. They deem the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar a traditional … [Read more...] about Learning About the Chinese Double Ninth Festival
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Commemorating Hijri or Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, falls on 2nd October this year. Muslims worldwide commemorate their second holiest month, next only to Ramadan. Despite this, this is considered a … [Read more...] about Commemorating Hijri or Islamic New Year
Mid-Autumn Festival: More than Just Eating Mooncakes
Mooncakes and lanterns will fill the air in China and Southeast Asia as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival today. Festivities take place on the 15th of the 8th month in the lunar calendar each … [Read more...] about Mid-Autumn Festival: More than Just Eating Mooncakes
Celebrate Afro-Caribbean Cultures at Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, is taking place on 27th to 29th August this year. The streets of West London will be packed with colourful decorations, delectable … [Read more...] about Celebrate Afro-Caribbean Cultures at Notting Hill Carnival
Different Ways of Celebrating the Hungry Ghost Festival
Chinese communities celebrate the Ghost Festival starting from the 15th of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. They believe that ghosts are freed from hell during this time in search for food, … [Read more...] about Different Ways of Celebrating the Hungry Ghost Festival
Festivities for National Eisteddfod of Wales 2016
The annual National Eisteddfod of Wales will be held on 29th July to 6th August this year. This celebration is called Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru in Welch language. It is the culmination of the … [Read more...] about Festivities for National Eisteddfod of Wales 2016
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United Kingdom
The first sighting of a new moon signifies the Eid al-Fitr, which is the official end of Ramadan and the first day of the month of Shawwal. Muslims around the world celebrate this conclusion of the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United Kingdom
Honouring Dads and Father Figures on Father’s Day
Though mothers usually get more credit in raising kids, dads play an equally important role in shaping the lives of children. Society has usually perceived the role of fathers to be providers at home; … [Read more...] about Honouring Dads and Father Figures on Father’s Day
Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
The heavens have blessed the Queen’s 90th Birthday with rain showers, but the heavy downpour did not stop spectators from capping off the three-day event. To show their love for Queen Elizabeth II, … [Read more...] about Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
UK Celebrates with Chinese Communities in Duanwu Festival 2016
Duanwu Festival, also referred as the Dragon Boat Festival, is one of the most significant celebrations in China and Chinese communities all over the world. This event is commemorated on the 5th day … [Read more...] about UK Celebrates with Chinese Communities in Duanwu Festival 2016
Origins, History, Media Practice of April Fool’s Day
April Fools’ Day is celebrated every 1 April. Practical jokes and spreading hoaxes mark its celebration. This event is also called All Fools’ Day. “April fools” is a term given to the jokes and their … [Read more...] about Origins, History, Media Practice of April Fool’s Day
Significance of St David’s Day
Come 1 March, the estimated 12 million Welsh people around the world will commemorate Saint David’s Day. Aside from the 3 million celebrating in their home country Wales, there are some 609,711 pure … [Read more...] about Significance of St David’s Day
