Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
28 April marks the 75th anniversary of the UK release of Passport to Pimlico, a 1949 Ealing comedy starring Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford, Charles Hawtrey and Hermione Baddeley, among a host of other well-known names at he time. The story concerns the unearthing of treasure and documents that leads to a small part of Pimlico being … Continue reading “75th anniversary of ‘Passport to Pimlico’”
Students and colleagues in LCAHM are encouraged to read the obituary of the ‘Alternative Nobel’ prize-winner Maryse Condé which appeared in the Guardian on 15th April, written by Professor Louise Hardwick (Professor of Francophone Studies and World Literature): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/12/maryse-conde-obituary For those on X/(formerly Twitter), the Guardian tweet is here: https://twitter.com/guardianobits/status/1778838769573171601?s=12&t=Sz90rpL5YsRdW57sPJnaTA Louise has also written a CAL Blog … Continue reading “Maryse Condé obituary”
Post submitted by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador This festival celebrates Saint George,the patron saint of England and has a wealth of tradition and history behind it. It is also celebrated by various Christian churches and by the several nations, kingdoms, countries and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint, including regions of Spain and … Continue reading “St George’s Day 23 April”
The British Empire Exhibition was opened on 23 April 1924 by King George V and Queen Mary at the Empire Stadium. The King gave a speech on the opening day which was broadcast by the BBC, becoming the first broadcast made by a British monarch on radio. The exhibition was described as a successor to … Continue reading “British Empire Exhibition 100th anniversary”
Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador Passover, known as Pesach in Hebrew, represents a cornerstone of Jewish tradition,commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. Passover this yearis happening from the 22nd to the 30th of April, and encapsulates profound themes of freedom,faith and communal identity. The core of Passover is … Continue reading “Passover 22-30 April”
Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador Lord Byron was an influential literary figure who helped influence the Romantic movement inthe late 18th and 19th centuries. The Romantic movement focused on the human condition,emotion, imagination and individualism as a rebellion to the rationalism and order of theEnlightenment period. George Gordon Byron, commonly known as Lord … Continue reading “200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron”
Celebrating Rama Navami: The Divine Birth of Lord Rama Post contributed by Lorna, Student Experience Ambassador As the spring season blooms with a sense of renewal, Hindus around the world begin tocelebrate Rama Navami — a dharmic religious festival commemorating the birth of Lord Rama,the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rama Navami falls on the … Continue reading “Rama Navami 17 April”
Post submitted by Caitlin, Student Experience Ambassador 16 April marks the centenary of the birth of Henry Mancini, American composer, conductor, arranger, pianist and flautist. He is often cited as one of the greatest composers in the history of film. On this day, we celebrate a musical genius whose compositions shaped the very fabric of … Continue reading “Henry Mancini – centenary”
Post contributed by Caitlin, Student Experience Ambassador Vaisakhi is festival celebrated by Sikhs worldwide which commemorates the founding of the Sikh community, known as Khalsa, in 1699. It is celebrated each year on the 13th or 14th April. Beyond its religious roots, the festival embodies unity, equality and service. It also marks the harvest festival in the … Continue reading “Vaisakhi 13 April”
Post by Maariya, Student Experience Ambassador Eid Al Fitr celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan in which Muslims observe fasting and increased worship. This year, Eid al Fitr is expected to fall on either the 9th, 10th, or 11th of April, depending on when the new moon is sighted. It is a celebration … Continue reading “What is Eid Al Fitr and why is it celebrated?”
