Commonwealth Day 2010
Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March, and is celebrated in the association of countries (that was formerly part of the British Empire) that now makes up the Commonwealth of Nations.
Commonwealth Day focuses on the partnership that exists between countries of the Commonwealth, bridging the gap between an important part of world history and the modern age.
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Saint David’s Day, National Day of Wales
Saint David’s Day falls on 1st March and marks the death on 1st March 589 of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.
The feast day dates back to 1120 and was declared a national day of celebration in the 18th century: today St. David’s Day is marked by parades, recitals, displays and concerts - eisteddfodau – as part of an attempt to raise the international perception of Wales as a cultural centre.
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Merseyside Dance Promoters Network present:
LEAP Dance Festival reaches its 18th anniversary in 2010 and celebrates with an impressive yearlong programme of dance activity across the region.
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