Today we attended an event hosted by the Society of Foreign Consuls celebrating International Mother Language Day. A day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

We were honored to present the Torch-Bearer award to the society's President, H.E. Christoph Bubb, Consul General of Switzerland for the society's work in promoting international understanding and cooperation.

Vice-President Hon. Mohammed Shamsul Haque, Consul General of Bangladesh looks on as World Harmony Run spokesperson Adhiratha Keefe presents the Torch-Bearer medal to President Bubb.

President H.E. Christoph Bubb, Consul General of Switzerland and Vice-President Hon. Mohammed Shamsul Haque, Consul General of Bangladesh hold the torch together.

H. E. Akramul Qader, Bangladesh Ambassador to USA - travelled from Washington DC to be present at the event.

World Harmony Run spokesperson Adhiratha Keefe expresses our appreciation for International Mother Language Day and the important work being carried out by the Society of Foreign Consuls.

International Mother language Day

International Mother language day is Celebrated each February. Dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism, it was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November of 1999.

For further information on International Mother Language Day and related resources see:

• UN site : http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/language/  and also
• UNESCO site: http://www.unesco.org/en/languages-in-education/

See also Information on:

•  2010 -International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures IYRC
  

• The 6 languages and symbol on year 2010 IYRC logo.  http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/unesco_year/iyrc_logo
• Two countries where language choice had historical impact.
• Society of Forign Consuls - NY - Founded in 1925, represents the world's largest consular corps, comprising 110 Consulates, Consulates General and Honorary Consulates based in New York City.

– Salil Wilson

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