“Languages are the most
powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible
heritage” said Sandeep Marwah President World Peace Development And Research
Foundation on the International Mother Language Day Celebrated at Marwah
Studios
.
“ 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 while addressing
the media persons.
International Mother
Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999.
“Let us join our all
forces to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism as a key element in
our efforts to build a better world and a life of dignity for all” said Ban Ki
Moon Secretary General of United Nation.
