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Holi 25 March

Holi, also called the festival of sharing and love or the festival of colours, is a Hindu two-day festival in the Spring. This year Holi is on 25 March, with Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan being celebrated on 24 March. The holiday is officially celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Phalguna … Continue reading “Holi 25 March”

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Nowruz 20 March

Post contributed by Caitlin, Student Experience Ambassador Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, starts at different times across different hemispheres, but is generally marked by the first day of Spring. In 2010, the UN declared March 21st as International Nowruz Day. Nowruz is all about celebrating new beginnings: the start of the new year, the … Continue reading “Nowruz 20 March”

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50th anniversary of the discovery of the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang

Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador The Terracotta Army is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history, offering a captivating glimpse into ancient China’s military and cultural prowess. This vast collection of life-sized clay soldiers, horses and chariots was unearthed 20 March 1974 by local farmers drilling a well near the city … Continue reading “50th anniversary of the discovery of the Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang”

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18-24 March

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to challenge stereotypes about neurological differences. The event’s goal is to change how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and gives organisations an opportunity to celebrate neurodivergent talent and all the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace. The term ‘neurodiversity’ describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in … Continue reading “Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18-24 March”

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Maslenitsa 11-17 March

Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador Maslenitsa is a week-long celebration rooted in Slavic tradition that acknowledges thechange from Winter to Springtime; this year Maslenitsa is happening from 11-17 March. This festival originated in pagan times and is celebrated during the last week before the beginning of Lent in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Alternatively … Continue reading “Maslenitsa 11-17 March”

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Maha Shivaratri

Chinnappa, A. N. (2018) Devotees offer prayers and perform rituals in front of a statue of Lord Shiva at a temple in Bengaluru during the Maha Shivratri festival, Available at: https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1668134/maha-shivaratri.jpg Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador Maha Shivaratri is one of the most significant festivals in India, which is known as ‘TheGreat Night … Continue reading “Maha Shivaratri”

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