International mother language day helps promote cultural diversity 19 Feb 2021 / 15:25 H. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri- Bernamapix
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19: The celebration of the International Mother Language Day is an apt occasion to remind all that mother language is a bearer of respective cultural heritage, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr. A.K Abdul Momen said.
Speaking at the International Mother Language Day 2021 held virtually on Thursday, Abdul Momen said this also include the promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.
“A cross border multilingual programme on this auspicious occasion of International Mother Language Day 2021 will work as a bridge of language and cultural connectivity among the South and South East Asian countries,” he said.
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International Mother Language Day is a source of inspiration to build multicultural and inclusive societies where people of all races, faiths, languages and cultures will have respect and dignity, said ministers and academics said yesterday.
They said oftentimes some languages are imposed on people for political or economic reasons, which, however, is unfair to the very identity of those being dominated. International Mother Language Day, which is recognized by the UNESCO and is celebrated on February 21 commemorating the struggle for Bangla language in 1952, speaks of recognising all languages and cultures.