Commonwealth Day 2012

Schools, youth groups, governments and civil society organisations from around the world will celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday, 12 March, under the theme ‘Connecting Cultures’.

“‘Connecting Cultures’ is our Commonwealth theme this year. This is our opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Commonwealth and what this enrichment means to us as individuals” – Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General, Commonwealth

Kicking off Commonwealth Day in London, UK, the annual Commonwealth Day Observance – the UK’s largest multi-faith service – will take place at Westminster Abbey in the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth II. She will be joined by around 1,000 young people, Commonwealth diplomats, faith leaders and several staff from the CBA Secretariat.

A Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretary-General’s message for Commonwealth Day