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中文The UK and the rest of Commonwealth will pay tribute to the fallen for Remembrance Day today, 11th November. This also marks the 98th anniversary of the end of the First World War. A traditional … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day: Paying Tribute to the Fallen Soldiers
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Bonfire Night: Magnificent London Fireworks Displays
The autumn sky in London will be colourful and bright on Saturday, 5th November for the Bonfire Night 2016. Extravagant bonfires and fireworks displays perfect for the whole family will be held in … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night: Magnificent London Fireworks Displays
Learning About the Chinese Double Ninth Festival
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
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
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
Fasting and Studying During Ramadan
June 6 marks the start of Ramadan this year and almost three million Muslims in the UK will be facing a tough holy month. Experts say that Muslims in the northern hemisphere will be having the most … [Read more...] about Fasting and Studying During Ramadan
UK Celebrations of the Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is observed in the United Kingdom by Christians, especially those who are Roman Catholics. This tradition is done in honour of the Holy Eucharist. Other names for it are the Feast of … [Read more...] about UK Celebrations of the Corpus Christi
Start the Summer with Beltane
Beltane (or Beltain) is the Celtic festival of fire. It is usually celebrated on 1 May or around the midpoint from the spring equinox to the summer solstice. It marks the start of summer and … [Read more...] about Start the Summer with Beltane
400 Years of Shakespeare and Beyond
23 April 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. It is a big event for United Kingdom and the whole world. The literature, cultural and academic communities are particularly … [Read more...] about 400 Years of Shakespeare and Beyond
St. George’s Day – Why Celebrate with a Red Cross and Fighting a Dragon
It is St George’s Day once again. This National Day of England is celebrated by flying of the St George’s Cross and re-enacting the saint’s fighting a dragon, among other festivities. It is celebrated … [Read more...] about St. George’s Day – Why Celebrate with a Red Cross and Fighting a Dragon
Chinese New Year: Nian Legends and Lessons
Chinese and people of Chinese descent in the UK are about 466,000. Around the world, the estimated count of them who are also called overseas Chinese is 50 million, scattered in 100 countries across … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year: Nian Legends and Lessons
