Saturday, February 23, 2013
International Mother Language Day 2013 Celebrated at Marwah Studios
International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism declared by UNESCO.
“Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage” said Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nation and International Bar Association.
“ All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue” added Marwah talking to the people from all states of India and abroad at Noida Film City.
"In this age of new technologies, books remain precious instruments, easy to handle, sturdy and practical for sharing knowledge, mutual understanding and opening the world to all. Books are the pillars of knowledge societies and essential for promoting freedom of expression and education for all." expressed by Irina Bokova, Director-Genera of UNESCO. The event was supported by World Peace Development And Research Foundation.