Pathak

exploring world of twitter. love libraries, enjoy organising events and spending quality family time.

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

I must confess that until recently I had never heard of Phool Dei, a spring festival that was celebrated yesterday in the villages of Uttarakhand.

Children gather fresh flowers from the hills and go from house to house placing them on doorsteps, offering a blessing for the household:

“Phool Dei, Chhamma Dei,
Deni Dwar, Bhar Bhakar…” roughly wishing the home prosperity.

In return they receive sweets.

It reminded me a little of Halloween in the U.S., where children go door to door saying “trick or treat.” But what a lovely contrast. Here the children arrive not threatening a prank, or asking first, but giving first. Flowers.

In an age when we speak so much about environmental consciousness, this graceful celebration of spring and nature deserves to be far more widely known.

Just as Holi travelled across India and the world, perhaps Phool Dei should too.

For me, the children of Uttarakhand are my #MondayMotivation

[Museum of Cardiff | Amgueddfa Caerdydd @TheCardiffStory]

We’re pleased to be supporting this event at Cardiff Central Library, through the Fusion Project.

[Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries @cdflibraries]

*Digwyddiad newydd!* Bydd dathliadau Blwyddyn Newydd y Lleuad yn cael eu cynnal ddydd Sadwrn 1 Chwefror yn @cardiff_hub rhwng 11am a 3pm.

Dewch i weld dawns y llewod, blasu te, gwisgo gwisg Tsieineaidd draddodiadol, a dysgu am feddygaeth, cerddoriaeth a dawns Tsieineaidd a mwy!

[Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries @cdflibraries]

*Digwyddiad newydd!* Ydych chi'n cael trafferth yn jyglo gofynion niferus eich bywyd ar-lein? Gormod o apiau a sgyrsiau?

Ymunwch â’r awdur a’r gweithiwr cyfathrebu proffesiynol Louisa Guise gyda'i llyfr How to Leave a Group Chat ar 23 Ionawr.

Tocynnau: https://t.co/e5b1DZgPmr

[Hay Festival @hayfestival]

Can we read a country through its literature?

Four Ukrainian authors join The Guardian’s chief culture writer @chiggi to discuss the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine’s writing.

Live Now 🦋 https://t.co/4TJ9AWvLlF

[Cardiff Council @cardiffcouncil]

Cardiff Festival of Languages is back at Central Library Hub!

Explore a world of languages and culture – learn phrases, hear about new courses and try some new language skills, along with lots of fun and music!

📅 Weds 25th September
⏰ 12-2pm
No booking required @cardiff_hub

[Goldstone Books @GoldstoneBooks]

Love crime? Want to know more about the writing of the genre? Then join Diamond Crime Writers Phil Rowlands and Thorne Moore in conversation on Wednesday 18th September at 7pm. #GoldstoneBooks #indiebookshop #books #reading #crime #event @diamond_crime

[Jhalak Prize @jhalakprize]

Our 2024 winner @yepoka will be in conversation about her extraordinary book #AnansisGold with the LEGEND @DorothyKoomson at @hayfestival #bookclub on 26th September. It's online, free and UNMISSABLE. Book: https://t.co/3q4W0u2nqK

[Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries @cdflibraries]

🇪🇸 Cardiff Festival of Languages 🇺🇦

Dip into a world of languages and cultures at a free, friendly event on 25th September! Enjoy music and poetry, learn useful phrases in new languages, and much more.

@cardiff_hub / 25/09, 12-2pm / Free!

[Miranda Sawyer @msmirandasawyer]

This is a completely wonderful piece about libraries and library workers https://t.co/ty8LpnyQau

[Wirral SLS @slswirral]

We have a “school of sanctuary” collection that includes titles suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. We also stock a wide range of dual language books that can be used in school or at home #RefugeeWeek24 @wirralmeas

[Pathak @PathakP19]

@cardiffcouncil @cdflibraries @cardiff_hub @welshrefcouncil Looking forward to @cdflibraries @welshrefcouncil Refugee week celebration at Central Library @cardiff_hub this Saturday #RefugeeWeek24 #OurHome

[Cardiff Council @cardiffcouncil]

To celebrate #RefugeeWeek2024 an event at @cardiff_hub in partnership with @welshrefcouncil is taking place on 22 June, 11am-3pm. There's a community fashion show, inspirational talks, an art exhibition, themed workshops and local community information stalls & more!

[Llyfrgelloedd Caerdydd - Cardiff Libraries @cdflibraries]

*New event!* @Carole_Burns, author of critically-acclaimed novel The Same Country, joins us at @canton_library on Weds 10th July (6.30pm).

Carole will be in conversation with @markblayney.

Free! Details & tickets: https://t.co/e5b1DZghwT

[Hay Festival @hayfestival]

Novelist @Elif_Safak on the importance of libraries. When people are displaced, books and libraries are essential.

[Cardiff Central Library Hub @cardiff_hub]

Launch of “ Yer Ower Voices!”

This is the first ever anthology of contemporary dialect poetry from throughout Cymru, in English and Welsh. Edited by Mike Jenkins.

[Gordon Anderson @LibraryGordon]

This was one of the best events we've ever put on. A stellar lineup put together by David Clarke with such different styles of writing and performance, yet complementing each other perfectly. Also a kind, funny and lovely bunch. A tonic in troubled times.

[bevjoneswriting @bevjoneswriting]

Look who turned up @WaterstonesAber for the #Wilderness book chat last night! All the stars love Aberystwyth! 😁 Thanks Jenna Coleman, Waterstones’ Chloe and @sarahrward1 for a great evening and thanks to everyone everyone who braved the weather. 🥂

[Friends of Rhydypennau Library @forl_wales]

Our next talk will be on Weds 15th November at 7:30pm with author, Simon Toyne, talking about the real life crimes that inspire his own and other authors novels. He will also be signing his books. Book now to avoid disappointment.