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31/10/2026

World Cities Day is observed annually on 31 October to mark the end of the UN's Urban October. The 2026 global observance takes place in Fuzhou, China, under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All".

Key Details for World Cities Day 2026
• Date: 31 October 2026
• Global Host City: Fuzhou, China (Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center)
• Theme: Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All
• Organizers: Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China, Fujian Provincial People's Government, and UN-Habitat

Core Objectives
• Urban Regeneration: Connect affordable housing with public space, infrastructure, and climate resilience.
• Community Participation: Promote participatory, resident-led planning while preventing displacement.
• Sustainable Development Goal 11: Advance global efforts to make cities safe, resilient, inclusive, and sustainabl

30/10/2026

World Lemur Day 2026 falls on Friday, October 30, 2026. Celebrated annually on the last Friday of October, the event raises awareness for lemurs—the world's oldest living primates—and supports conservation efforts through the global World Lemur Festival.

Overview & History
• Date: Last Friday of October (October 30, 2026).
• Origin: Created in 2014 by Professor Jonah Ratsimbazafy in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
• Goal: Build national pride, drive eco-tourism, and protect endangered primate species.

Key Facts About Lemurs
• Habitat: Endemic exclusively to the island of Madagascar (and small neighboring islands).
• Diversity: Over 100 recognized species, ranging from tiny mouse lemurs to larger indris.
• Threat Status: Over 90% to 98% of species face extinction threats from habitat loss and hunting.
https://nationaltoday.com/world-lemur-day/

30/10/2026

Hello Friday!

29/10/2026

The International Day of Care and Support is observed annually on October 29. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in July 2023, the day raises global awareness about the vital role of both paid and unpaid care work, the unequal burden placed on women and girls, and the urgent need to build resilient care economies.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/care-and-support-day

29/10/2026

Happy Thursday!

28/10/2026

International Animation Day is celebrated annually on October 28. Established in 2002 by the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA), this global observance commemorates Charles-Émile Reynaud’s first public screening of the Théâtre Optique in Paris on October 28, 1892.

Key Details
• Date: October 28 every year (falling on Wednesday in 2026)
• Founder: ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation), with support from UNESCO
• Global Reach: Celebrated in more than 50 countries with screenings, workshops, and exhibitions
• Commemoration: Marks the 1892 debut of Reynaud's Pantomimes Lumineuses (Pauvre Pierrot, Un bon bock, and Le Clown Et Ses Chiens)
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/international-animation-day-october-28

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Our students are representing Trinidad and Tobago in the Solve for Tomorrow Initiative. Click on the YouTube link and support our boys by liking and sharing their video!

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27/10/2026

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed annually on 27 October. Established by UNESCO in 2005, the day raises global awareness about the importance and preservation risks of films, radio, television programs, and sound recordings. The 2026 theme is “Your Window to the World”.

Core Details
• Date: October 27
• Origin: Approved by UNESCO in 2005 to commemorate the 1980 Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images.
• 2026 Theme: “Your Window to the World”
• Key Partners: UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA), including the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) and IASA.

Why It Matters
• Vulnerability: Films, tapes, and analogue recordings face destruction from physical decay, chemical rot, and obsolete playback gear.
• Cultural Memory: Audiovisual records capture unique voices, oral histories, languages, and moving images that define human identity.
• Local Context: Institutions like The National Archives of Trinidad and Tobago actively participate through local audio-visual digitization projects to rescue historical analogue media.
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/audiovisual-heritage

27/10/2026

Happy Tuesday!