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2 Billion People, 54 Countries. One Very Special Celebration. Join us for Commonwealth Day 2012.

Every year on the second Monday in March, 54 countries join together in celebration of the links they share as members of one diverse and dynamic global family - the modern Commonwealth.

In the UK, one way in which this special day is celebrated is with a unique event in London's Westminster Abbey. The UK's largest multi-faith celebration, the Commonwealth Day Observance is attended by Her Majesty The Queen, the Prime Minister, High Commissioners, up to 200 other VIPs and more than 1,000 schoolchildren.

The Commonwealth Day Observance takes a different theme each year. And in 2012 we are celebrating 'Connecting Cultures.' Through a thrilling mix of world music, dance and personal testimonies, the event explored the golden threads that tie together people from every continent, faith and ethnicity.

For information about and pictures from Commonwealth Day 2012 click here.

Visit www.commonwealththeme.org for more information on the 2012 theme, Connecting Cultures, and to find out how you can get involved.