Languages Matter: Celebrating 25 years of Int’l Mother Language Day

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At least eight indigenous Mexican languages have a hundred percent percentage of intergenerational loss, which means that the new generations are not learning them, so the diversity of the country’s languages tends to disappear, according to the federal government. In the context of International Mother Language Day, which is commemorated on February 21, the Undersecretary of Sciences and Humanities, Violeta Vázquez-Rojas Maldonado, warned this …

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Languages Matter: Celebrating 25 years of Int’l Mother Language Day

Languages Matter. That’s the theme of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day. Every year, on February 21, the world comes together to celebrate a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and encouraging multilingualism. The theme underscores the vital role of language in preserving culture, fostering identity, and promoting unity. Established by UNESCO in 1999, this observance serves as a reminder…