An important traditional festival, the Chinese Lantern Festival (Yuan Xiao Jie), is the first significant feast after the Chinese New Year. The lantern festival marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and end of the Chinese New Year. Participants enjoy colorful lanterns illuminating the sky, traditional cuisines, and dance celebrations to commemorate […]
Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the contributions of all women on culture, history, and society. History Women's History Month (womenshistorymonth.gov) Women's History - Henrico County, Virginia Virginia Women in History Digital Trails Celebrate/Participate Women’s History Month: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Game Changers 25 Best Women's History Month Facts — Facts About Women's History (womansday.com) Women's […]
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, […]
According to Disability Independence Day- Seramount.com, Disability Independence Day, July 26 celebrates the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The International Day of the Indigenous Peoples is observed on the 9th of August to protect the rights, raise awareness, and recognizes the achievements and contributions of the world's indigenous population.
South Asian Heritage Month is held each year from July 18 to August 17 to honor, highlight, and appreciate South Asian culture and history, as well as to better understand the rich cultural legacy of South Asia.
Hispanic Heritage Month occurs from September 15 to October 15. This heritage month corresponds with Mexican Independence Day which is also celebrated on September 16, and recognizes the revolution in 1810 that ended Spanish dictatorship.
Yom Kippur is September 24-25 sundown to sundown. This is a day of atonement marked by fasting and ceremonial repentance known as the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. As you explore, we encourage you to find unique ways to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and traditions behind these occasions while honoring your own. For an extensive listing […]
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Each year it is held on the third Wednesday of October.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to […]