Tuesday, February 21, 2012

World Mother Tongue Day

The 21st of February is celebrated as International Mother Language Day.
It is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62).
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