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Draft:Centaur Day

  • Comment: There is a already a section at the AHS Centaur that talked about memorials. You can include the Centaur day in the content too. Also, there is no correlation between Centaur of Greek Mythology and the AHS Centaur. In short, there is no need for a separate article on this. Thank you. Ibjaja055 (talk) 09:15, 14 April 2024 (UTC)

Centaur Day is a day of commemoration and celebration each year on May 14th. Around the world there are differing reasons for observing Centaur Day. For some, it is a time of remembrance, commemorating the lives lost in the sinking of the AHS Centaur in 1943.[1] For others it is a time of celebrating the Greek mythological creatures known as Centaurs.[2]

Centaur Memorial Day edit

 
The AHS Centaur

In its memorial relation to the AHS Centaur, Centaur Day was first observed on May 14th, 1948[3], five years after the ship’s tragic sinking. This first commemoration was organized by the Centaur Memorial Fund in an effort to honour the 268 lives lost in the incident.[4] “Red Roses for Remembrance” became a key symbol in the commemoration of Centaur Day, as the Centaur Fund began selling roses made of crepe paper and wire to fund the construction of a memorial building.[5][6] The Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses continues to honour the memories of those who died on the AHS Centaur through the memorial building, providing financial support for nurses in post graduate studies,[7] and in organizing Centaur Day memorial services.[8] The day is still observed by many, including local school groups,[9] and commemorations on May 14, 2023 included a new documentary screening to mark 80 years since the sinking of the AHS Centaur.[10]

International Centaur Appreciation Day edit

 
A Greek Mythological Depiction of a Centaur

International Centaur Appreciation Day is an event which appears to be mostly celebrated online through social media,[2] with evidence of smaller in person gatherings as well. It is a day participants have chosen to celebrate the greek mythological creatures, centaurs. The origins of the event are unclear,[11] with some attributing the date to the birth of the first centaur,[12] and others to a Canadian centaur icon made in 2014.[13] The inception of the holiday is officially listed as beginning in 2023,[14] however there is also evidence of it being celebrated as early as 2019,[15] and the event has continued to gain traction on various social media platforms.

Alternative Dates edit

Though May 14th appears to be the primary day to recognize Centaur Day, there are other small groups which argue for different dates. The Krewe of Centaur in Louisiana, has long recognized Centaur Day as taking place ten days before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday),[16] and hold parades to commemorate the occasion.[17] While some even smaller arts groups recognize Centaur Day as taking place on April 16th because they observe a significance in the "4x4" nature of the date, similar to the four legged nature of a centaur.[18][19]

References edit

  1. ^ Grehan, Madonna (May 14, 2020). "Centaur Day Commemorations 14 May". State Library Of Queensland. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Kapach, Avi (March 22, 2023). "Centaurs". Mythopedia. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Milligan, Christopher; Foley, John C. H. (1993). Australian hospital ship Centaur: the myth of immunity. Hendra, Queensland: Nairana Publications. p. 251. ISBN 978-0-646-13715-5.
  4. ^ Day, On This (1943-05-14). "Australian Naval History on 14 May 1943". Naval Historical Society of Australia. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  5. ^ "Nurses Sell Roses in City on Centaur Day". Brisbane Telegraph. May 13, 1949. p. 16.
  6. ^ Grehan, Madonna (May 13, 2016). "Centaur Day, 14 May, and Red Roses for Remembrance". State Library of Queensland. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Our Mission". Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses. April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Finucane, Julie (April 12, 2022). "President's Annual Report 2021-2022" (PDF). Centaur Memorial Fund for Nurses. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Centaur Day". Centaur Primary School. May 14, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "Remembering the Centaur 80 years on". Moreton Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  11. ^ Parker, Phillip M. (July 10, 2009). Centaur: Webster's Timeline History, 470 BC - 2007. ICON Group International. p. 70. ISBN 978-1114027718.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  12. ^ Canterford, Clyde (March 15, 2024). Centaur Stage: A Treatise and Exploration of the Lives and Existence of Centaurs. Acheson, Alberta, Canada: Amazon. p. 38. ISBN 979-8884906914.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  13. ^ "About The Lawyer Centaur". The Lawyer Centaur. May 13, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "International Centaur Appreciation Day". Event Guide. May 14, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Don't Forget It's Centaur Day". web.archive.org. 2023-12-30. Archived from the original on 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  16. ^ "About Centaur | Krewe of Centaur". kreweofcentaur.org. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  17. ^ "Ready to roll? Mardi Gras routes, parade dates unchanged; additional patrols added". KTALnews.com. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  18. ^ "Centaur Day 2017". Fur Affinity. April 16, 2017. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  19. ^ "Draw Centaur Day 2022". Weasyl. 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
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