SOUTH ASIAN
HERITAGE MONTH
Unlike most official commemorative months, South Asian
Heritage Month (SAHM) in the UK occurs across two
western calendar months in order to respect the traditions
of the South Asian solar calendar. Not only does this
time frame closely line up with the South Asian month
of Saravan/Sawan, which marks a period of monsoons
symbolizing a season of renewal to the region, but also
encompasses the Independence days of several South Asian
countries including the Maldives, Bhutan, Pakistan, and
India. Originally organized by Jasir Singh OBE and Dr. Binita
Kane, as well as founding patron Anita Rani in 2019, SAHM
was first officially recognized in the UK in July 2020. During
the coronavirus pandemic, the first formal SAHM in the
UK was celebrated through a series of virtual events such as
concerts, story-telling workshops, and quiz nights
July 1 2021
July 1 2021
CANADA
DAY
"Canada Day has always been an amazing reason to
celebrate in purely Canadian ways. Attending festivals
in the country's capital - Ottawa, going on road trips to
discover new places, (with the traditional first stop for a
Tim Horton's treat), or spending a weekend with family
and friends out camping or by the pool have always
been top choices I had. However, Canada Day has a
much larger significance for me. Over the last 17 years,
Canada has been my adopting country and every July
1st , it is also a great time for me to celebrate and reflect
on all the great opportunities, successes and people I
met, and most importantly, the family and career that I
build for myself here, in Canada. It is amazing to be able
to feel welcomed and at home from day 1 and for this, I
will be forever grateful!"
July 1 2021
HONG KONG SAR
ESTABLISHMENT DAY
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Establishment Day is celebrated on July 1st annually and
commemorates the transfer of sovereignty from the United
Kingdom to the People's Republic of China, the ending of
British Colonial Rule since 1997. It is a public holiday and
people celebrate this occasion by enjoying different kinds
of festivities, including carnivals, lion dances, live music and
fireworks display on Victoria Harbour.
OANA BOIAN
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
- MICHAEL KORS
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