UPCOMING EVENTS
BY CHARNDRÉ EMMA KIPPIE
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
2-4 Easter Weekend The Christian community will begin the Easter Weekend by observing Good Friday on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Easter falls under the Paschal season in the Christian Advent Calendar. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ. Whilst Easter Sunday celebrates His resurrection. Families are encouraged to spend quality time together, attend church services and carry on the tradition of giving loved ones (especially children) chocolate eggs, as a symbol of new life and Jesus’ emergence from the tomb. Family Day will also be observed on Easter Monday, and is a time for strengthening bonds among family members, and going on vacation together.
04 International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action As per the General Assembly, on 8 December 2005, it was declared that the 4 April of each year would be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Initiated by the USA and the United Nations, this day creates awareness around nations in which mines and explosive remnants of war pose a serious threat to the health, safety and livelihood of all civilians, or an obstacle to positive social and economic development at the national and local levels. Victim assistance, risk education campaigns and advocacy will be top of the agenda on this day.
23 World Book and Copyright Day World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to encourage the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognise the magical power of books, exhibiting a connection between the past and the future - a bridge between generations and across cultures and creeds. On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organisations representing the three major sectors of the book industry - publishers, booksellers and libraries - come together to commemorate the power of the written word. Schools often host special reading sessions and character dress up days to get young children more excited about literature and literacy.
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