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International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, 21 February
International Mother Language Day is celebrated each February. Dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism, the day was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November of 1999.
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This Page contains infomation and related links for:
A. Harmony Torch at Mother Language Day programme 2010
B. Guinness World Record - 146 Languages
C. Excerpt from Mother Language Day Programme 2011 in Spain
D. Language had historical impact on 2 countries
E. Languages Used by UN for interpretation, translation and logos
A. Harmony Torch at Mother Language Day programme 2010
In February 2010 on International Mother Language Day (IMLD), Harmony Run representatives participated in a cultural program hosted by the Society of Foreign Consuls in NY. The Torch Bearer Award was presented.
B. Guinness World Record - 146 Languages
A Guinness World Record was collectively set in August of last year in New York in the category for “A Poem / Literary Passage Recited in the Most Languages“.
C. Excerpt from Mother Language Day programme 2011 in Spain
Excerpt of Address By the President of the UNESCO General Conference, Dr Davidson L. Hepburn, On the Occasion of International Mother Language Day, Barcelona, 21 February 2010. Draft English excerpt of address delivered in Spanish.
D. Language had historical impact on 2 countries
Language choice had historical impact on Bangladesh and South Africa. WHR team has visited memorials at both locations.
E. Languages Used by UN for interpretation, translation and logos
6 official languages of the UN. Example languages and symbol used for a recent year celebrated by UN, UNESCO and others 2010. Suggestions on how other languages noted at appropriate events.
F- Related Links For IML Day
Further information on International Mother Language Day and related resources: eg. * UN site : http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/language/ and also * UNESCO site: http://www.unesco.org/en/languages-in-education/