Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
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?”
50th anniversary of Sweden’s very first Eurovision Song Contest win in 1974 with ABBA (Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid) singing ‘Waterloo’. The victory in Brighton ended up launching the career of one of the most successful acts in the history of music. The rest, as they say, is history!
Established in the aftermath of World War Two, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) is the organisation that implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed in Washington, D.C. on 4 April 1949. It is a collective security system, with its independent member states agreeing to defend each other against attacks by third parties. Also called the North Atlantic … Continue reading “75th anniversary of NATO”
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”
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, music, dancing and drinking. He was born to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century and is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 … Continue reading “St Patrick’s Day 17 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”
