#international mother language day

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happy international mother language day

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela

what's the first language of your OCs? what does it mean to them if someone speaks it to them?

#writeblr #international mother language day #wtw community

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There are 84 recognised languages native to the European Union, but only 24 of them are official. Most of the time, the speakers of indigenous, minority or “regional” languages are discriminated against and have the state’s official language imposed in their everyday life.

Reposting from EFA Youth’s Instagram account:

On International Mother Language Day we reiterate our demand for the right to live, learn, work and communicate in our own languages. 

We’ve set out 4 steps for the European youth to improve linguistic diversity on our continent.

1️⃣ To demand the right to live, to work and to communicate in our own languages.

2️⃣ To fight for the right to learn our own languages and to be taught in them. Education is key to a language’s survival.

3️⃣Insist on public services being delivered in our own languages for the benefit of all.

4️⃣Speak up and use your languages, no matter how confident you are, the way to guarantee a language’s future is to speak it wherever possible.

#international mother language day #languages #language #langblr #lingblr #sociolinguistics #europe #european union #diversity #minority languages #eu #cultural diversity #linguistics #efa #minorities #minority rights #regional languages #indigenous languages #polyglot

[curtwilde]

Happy International Native Language day

#bangladesh #india #international mother language day #anti bjp #anti hindutva

[bongboyblog]

International Mother Language Day:History and Significance

For the people of Bengal as well as language advocates and linguists worldwide, International Mother Language Day is a day of enormous importance. Every year on February 21st, the day is commemorated to encourage multilingualism and linguistic diversity, as well as to remember the sacrifices made by language activists in Bangladesh during the Bengali Language Movement.

In the early 1950s, a political and social movement called the Bengali Language Movement emerged in East Pakistan (modern-day Bangladesh). It was a demonstration against Pakistan’s 1948 declaration of Urdu as its sole national language. The majority of East Pakistanis who spoke Bengali believed that the action was discriminatory and infringed their rights to their language and culture. They pushed for the inclusion of Bengali as one of Pakistan’s official languages.

The demonstrations started on February 21, 1952, when Dhaka University students and members of the general public demanded that Bengali be granted the same status as Urdu. In a violent response, the police opened fire on the demonstrators, killing several of them. In East Pakistan, the incident provoked a wave of protests and turmoil.

Together with language, cultural identity, and political independence were also important aspects of the Bengali Language Movement. Intellectuals, students, and political figures led the campaign, seeing language as a means of asserting their rights and seeking a greater say in the affairs of the country. Bengali was eventually recognised as one of Pakistan’s official languages in 1956 as a result of the struggle.

International Mother Language Day, which was established by the UN in 1999, honours the history of the Bengali Language Movement and the sacrifices made by its participants. The purpose of the day is to encourage linguistic and cultural diversity and to increase awareness of the value of mother tongues for social cohesion, education, and communication.

International Mother Language Day is a day of cultural celebration and national pride for the people of Bangladesh. Cultural activities, processions, and the laying of wreaths at the Shaheed Minar (Martyr’s Monument), which was erected in Dhaka in honour of the language martyrs who died on February 21, 1952, commemorate the day. The structure serves as a reminder of the significance of Bengali to Bangladeshis.

The Bengali language is an integral part of the cultural heritage of Bangladesh, as well as of the Indian subcontinent. With more than 250 million speakers, it is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. Some of the greatest works of literature, poetry, and music in the area were written in Bengali, a language with a long literary history that dates back to the ninth century.

The language of Bengali has also changed over time as a result of the shifting demands and aspirations of its speakers. Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, English, and other Indian subcontinental languages have all had an impact on it. This has given the language a distinctive grammar and syntax, as well as a rich and varied vocabulary.

In conclusion, International Mother Language Day is an important day for language advocates and linguists around the world, as well as for the people of Bangladesh. This day honours the diversity of languages and cultures and the sacrifices made by the Bangladeshi language martyrs. Bengali language activists and those who support linguistic diversity continue to be inspired by the Bengali Language Movement, which was a pivotal time in the history of the Indian subcontinent.

#bengali #bangla #india #bangladesh #langblr #assam #west bengal #বাংলা #tripura #desi #language learning #international mother language day #languages #kolkata #literature

[motherlanguageday]

Reading for Odessa.

 UNESCO CITIES OF LITERATURE ARE TAKING PART IN A GLOBAL AND SIMULTANEOUS SHOW OF SOLIDARITY. INSPIRED BY AND IN COOPERATION WITH THE ODESSA LITERATURE MUSEUM.

In Manchester we will be holding a very special reading amongst the new Threads exhibition in the Histories Hub of Manchester Central Library which contains unique items sent specially to Manchester from Odesa. Readings will be in English and Ukrainian from historic and contemporary authors.

We strongly believe that books can help to connect people, and that the network of the UNESCO Cities of Literature are a symbol of both connection as well as support. The readings will happen in advance of the rally in Piccadilly Gardens in support of Ukraine that starts at 2pm.

Readings will also take place on this day in other UNESCO Cities of Literature: Edinburgh, Exeter, Iași City, Krakow, Kuhmo, Lillehammer, Ljubljana, Melbourne, Nottingham, Quebec City, Reykjavik, Tukums, Wroclaw.

Please note that we will be taking photographs and filming at this event, if you do not wish to be photographed that’s absolutely fine, but please let staff know in advance either digitally via the contact form or in person at the start of the event.

With thanks to Milan City of Literature for this initiative.

IMLD 2024: READING FOR ODESA DATE : 24 February 2024 TIME: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm AGES: All ages welcome PRICE: Free VENUE: Manchester Central Library St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD THEME: Activism,Languages,Poetry, Political Read ORGANISER: Manchester City of Literature

#manchester city of literature #ukrainian language #Manchester Central Library #Readings #english language #exhibitions #events #international mother language day

[pop-goes-the-weasel]

Happy International Mother Language Day!

In celebration of my own native tongue, I have copied out a poem by Rabindranath Tagore (the first non-white Nobel Laureate) written in the autograph book of Satyajit Ray.

Translated, (by yours truly) it says

For days, for miles,

With great expense, in many lands,

I have gone to see the mountain ranges,

I have gone to see the beaches.

Ah! Yet, I have never opened my eyes,

I have never walked two strides from my door

And seen on a single blade of grass,

Just a single bead of dew.

#International mother language day #rabindranath tagore #satyajit ray #langblr #desiblr

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International Mother Language Day

Celebrating the Rich Diversity of Languages

International Mother Language Day, observed annually on February 21st, is a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as multilingualism. The United Nations General Assembly established the day in 1999 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to aid in the preservation of the world’s linguistic heritage.

As stated by Nelson Mandela,

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart.”

Language is an integral part of a person’s identity, and International Mother Language Day serves to celebrate this important aspect of our cultural heritage.

However, despite the importance of language, many of the world’s languages are in danger of becoming extinct. In fact, it is estimated that over half of the world’s languages will disappear within the next century, taking with them the cultural knowledge and traditions that are passed down through the generations.

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world” said Ludwig Wittgenstein, a famous philosopher.

Language plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions of the world and influences the way we think, feel, and interact with others.

This is why it is so important to celebrate linguistic diversity and to promote the use of mother languages. By recognizing the significance of language, we can help to preserve and protect the world’s linguistic heritage and ensure that future generations have access to the rich cultural traditions and knowledge that are embodied in the world’s many; languages.

In conclusion, International Mother Language Day is an opportunity to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote the use of mother languages. It is a day to recognize the important role that language plays in shaping our cultural heritage and our perceptions of the world. So, take some time to appreciate the power of language and to celebrate the linguistic diversity of our world.

#international mother language day #language #linguistics #diversity #culture #heritage #mother tongue

[subby-sab]

Today is 21st of February.

Today is International Mother Language Day, National Sticky Bun Day, Card Reading Day.

#international mother language day #mother language movement #language day #national sticky bun day #card reading day

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02/21/2023 is Mardi Gras 🌏, National Pancake Day-IHOP 🥞🇺🇲, National Sticky Bun Day 🇺🇲, Pancake Tuesday 🥞🇬🇧, International Mother Language Day 🇺🇳

#mardi gras #national pancake day #national sticky bun day #pancake tuesday #international mother language day

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Mulligatawny dreams

anaconda. candy. cash. catamaran.

cheroot. coolie. corundum. curry.

ginger. mango. mulligatawny.

patchouli. poppadom. rice.

tatty. teak. vetiver.

i dream of an english

full of the words of my language.

an english in small letters

an english that shall tire a white man’s tongue

an english where small children practice with smooth round

 pebbles in their mouth to the spell the right zha

an english where a pregnant woman is simply stomach-child-lady

an english where the magic of black eyes and brown bodies 

   replaces the glamour of eyes in dishwater blue shades 

   and the airbrush romance of pink white cherry blossom skins

an english where love means only the strange frenzy

   between a man and his beloved, not between him and his car

an english without the privacy of its many rooms

an english with suffixes for respect

an english with more than thirty six words to call the sea

an english that doesn’t belittle brown or black men and women

an english of tasting with five fingers

an english of talking love with eyes alone

and i dream of an english

where men

of that spiky, crunchy tongue

buy flower-garlands of jasmine

to take home to their coy wives

for the silent demand of a night of wordless whispered love . . .

(By Meena Kandasamy)

#meena kandasamy #Languages #international mother language day #poetry #English #Youtube

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International Mother Language Day

21 February is International Mother Language Day and in Bangladesh, the day is observed as National Martyr's day since 1952. The day is marked with the martyrdom of valiant sons of Bangladesh for establishing Bangla as the state language of then East Pakistan (present Bangladesh). This is the one and only sacrifice of lives for the sake of the Mother Language in the history of mankind.

#international mother language day #bangladesh #digital marketing #seo expert #digital creator #online marketing #social media marketing

[drmullaadamali]

International Mother Language Day 2023: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस क्यों मनाया जाता है?

#language day #international mother language day #world mother language day #language day celebration #hindi language

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Dear City of Pittsburgh, *please* pronounce the name of the popular coffee/tea shop, Adda, right. Also, fix other infrastructure and gentrification things.

It's pronounced: "uh-d"-"duh" Where the d's are heavy retroflex (ɖ in the International Phonetic language) that are conjoined and tied together - so you almost have to pronounce the first d and then stop and continue the second d in flow. Additionally, the "a" in adda is ⟨ɐ⟩ in the International Phonetic Alphabet - a rounded "uh" sound. Type "আড্ডা" in Google Translate or some other internet service to hear how it's pronounced.

-- Adda is a Bengali/Bangla word and the namesake of the coffee/tea shop, Adda Coffee & Tea House, in Pittsburgh. They have four locations as of the writing of this post. It means "chat" and has a sentimental, cultural, and conversational meaning in Bengali culture. It often refers to the chatting a group of people do while having tea or small snacks. E.g., "cha ar adda" (tea and chat) The BBC wrote an article about it! https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210812-adda-the-secret-to-bengali-conviviality

In Adda's logo, they also allude to the Bengali spelling - the d's in the logo are tied together.

So, if this city insists on gentrifying neighborhood after neighborhood, then perhaps it is not that extreme of me to insist that my culture and language be preserved and not completely blown over the American English pronunciation of "adda."

Please don't appropriate an already established Bengali tradition encapsulated in a Bengali word and keep mispronouncing it. You are calling it a different word and eroding its roots. Additionally, if you know the painful and strained history of the language of Bengali within the Bengal region during partition/independence, then you know why this strikes a nerve. Please see the "Bengali language movement," which ultimately led to the declaration of February 21 as a global and annual holiday, International Mother Language Day. We all deserve to fight for our languages and expression.

#Bengali #bangla #adda #chat #cha #tea #coffee #gentrification #pittsburgh #adda coffee house #appropriation #pronunciation #conjoined ds! #International Mother Language Day #bengali language #bengali culture #culture #prose

[motherlanguageday]

There are about 6,500 languages in the world.

There are about 6,500 languages in the world, and around 200 languages spoken in Manchester at any one time. UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. It has been observed globally since 2000 and has important historical roots. In Bangladesh 21 February is the anniversary of the day when Bangladeshis fought for recognition for the Bangla language.

With many events taking place across the city, we have been very excited to welcome new organisations hosting IMLD celebrations this year! A special one for us too, as we launch a brand new exhibition with participants from 10 UNESCO Cities of Literature, on the theme of Threads.

You can join in the conversation by tagging us on social media @MCRCityofLit and using the hashtag #MotherLanguageDay.

#languages spoken #international mother language day #21 february #manchester city of literature #poetry #public lecture #workshops #webinars #language themed trail #languages #family fun day

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#dragon age #international mother language day #so this is how i celebebrated on tikttok

[hystericlover]

Nhara d'nhar en lo3a en tamot nam YALLAH IMAZIGHEN

#international mother language day