Cultural Diversity

November Video Conference Backgrounds

As we move into the darker days of late Autumn, why not brighten up your video conferences with these backgrounds that also highlight cultural diversity?

November 2: Day of the Dead

El Día de los Muertos‘ is a holiday that focuses on remembering family members and friends who have passed away.

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November 9: Cambodian Independence Day

This holiday was established to celebrate the anniversary of Cambodia’s independence from France on 9 November 1953 and is Cambodia’s national holiday.

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November 11: Remembrance Day/Veterans’ Day

Remembrance Day is commemorated on November 11th each year and marks the end of World War I in 1918. The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the ‘Great War’.

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November 11: Polish Independence Day

Poland’s Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of Poland’s assumption of independent statehood in 1918.


November 15: Guru Nanak’s Birthday

This holiday is one of the most significant festivals of the Sikh community and commemorates Guru Nanak Sahib who was the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru. 

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November 28: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a Federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States of America. Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the giving of thanks for the autumn harvest.

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Instructions

Here’s how to add these virtual backgrounds to Zoom and Microsoft Teams

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