Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Post submitted by Akshita, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Bastille Day, celebrated annually on July 14th, commemorates the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution. While commonly referred to as Bastille Day in English-speaking countries, it is known in France as Fête Nationale Française (French National Celebration) or … Continue reading “Bastille Day le quatorze juillet”
Post submitted by Akshita, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Black Country Day is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the Black Country region, which includes Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. This area is specifically known for where the coal seam comes to the surface, encompassing locales such as Oldbury, … Continue reading “Black Country Day 14 July”
The history of chocolate goes back about 2500 years. The Aztecs loved their newly-discovered liquid chocolate so much that they believed the god of wisdom, Quetzalcoatl, literally bestowed it upon them. Cocoa seeds even acted as a form of currency. Many present day chocolate companies began operations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with … Continue reading “World Chocolate Day 7 July”
Post submitted by Akshita, Student Experience Ambassador Step into the vibrant celebration of Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks! Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals along with Passover and Sukkot. Shavuot is a fascinating holiday with agricultural and historical significance. Taking place seven weeks after the first day of Passover, this year Shavuot begins … Continue reading “Shavuot”
Post submitted by Caitlin, Student Experience Ambassador World Portuguese Language Day on 5th May celebrates the cultural richness of the Portuguese language. Honouring the writer Luís de Camões, this day highlights the global influence of Portuguese, spanning four continents and uniting over 260 million speakers. Beyond its historical significance, the Portuguese language serves as a vehicle … Continue reading “World Portuguese Language Day”
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”
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”
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 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?”
