Harmony Day

What is Harmony Day?

Harmony Day is celebrated annually on March 21st in Australia. 

Harmony Day began in 1999, coinciding with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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What is the "message “of Harmony Day?

The message of Harmony Day is social cohesion and racial harmony, and it is expressed through community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. 

 

What is the official colour for the day?

Orange.

 

What does the colour stand for / why was this colour chosen?

It symbolises a change in attitude from racism and discrimination to understanding, peace and harmony.

--- Why is the harmony day color orange? - Answers

 

What other important International day shares the day with Harmony day? What connection do these days have with each other?

21 March - World Forestry Day

On 21st March, World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated every year to raise public awareness about the values, significance, and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth. In 1971, World Forestry Day was established at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture.

 

21 March - World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is observed every year on 21st March. Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement in human which results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health. The General Assembly has declared 21st March in December 2011 as World Down Syndrome Day.

 

21 March - World Poetry Day

On 21st March, World Poetry Day is celebrated every year to recognise the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. To celebrate this day on 21st March was adopted during UNESCO's 30th session in Paris in 1999.

--- Important Days in March 2021| National, International Days and Festivals (jagranjosh.com)

 

They all reminds people of showing respect to people and nature.