UN Chinese Language Day
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When is UN Chinese Language Day celebrated?
Every year, UN Chinese Language Day is celebrated on April 20 all across the world.
Who is UN Chinese Language Day celebrated by?
UN Chinese Language Day is celebrated by different people all over the world.
When did UN Chinese Language Day first start?
UN Chinese Language Day was first celebrated on November 12, 2010, but after that, the celebration is held on April 20 every year.
Who started UN Chinese Language Day?
The United Nations public information department came up with the UN Chinese Language Day in 2010.
History And Timeline
Cangjie is credited with being the person who, about 5,000 years ago, invented the Chinese characters. There are also myths and beliefs about gods raining grains on the land when Cangjie finished this work. Here is a timeline of some important events that followed this day.
The First Characters
Around 5,000 years ago, in 2650 BC, the infamous Cangje invented Chinese characters.
2650 BCNational Language
It was somewhere in 1911 when China adopted Mandarin as its national language.
1911The Official Language
Chinese was established as an official language in 1946 by the UN. However, it was not much used by the UN.
1946Final UN Adoption
It was in 1973 when the UN adopted Mandarin Chinese as one of the working languages.
1973First Chinese Language Day
On this day, the information department of the UN celebrated the first UN Chinese Language Day.
November 12, 2010Traditions And Customs
The UN started UN Chinese Language Day to honor multilingualism and the diversification of culture. They aimed at promoting and establishing equality between the six languages used throughout the UN organizations, where Chinese is included. On the other hand, the day is used to honor Cangjie, a significant Chinese personality.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate UN Chinese Language Day
Use this day as an opportunity to learn some Chinese. Then, if you like, you can continue learning it.
Visit a nearby Chinese restaurant and enjoy some Chinese dishes.
You can even use this day to watch some Chinese movies, either dubbed or with subtitles. Enjoy it however you want.
Facts And Stats
- This day promotes the cultural understanding of Chinese culture across the world.
- UN Chinese Language Day encourages the Chinese people and native speakers to spread awareness of the language.
- Different events are organized across the world on this day, especially in China.
Why is UN Chinese Language Day celebrated?
UN started Chinese Language Day to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. It is also meant to promote the equal use of all the official languages throughout the UN organizations.
How can we celebrate UN Chinese Language Day with our family?
Families can celebrate this day by using it as a day to start learning Chinese, or even celebrate it by enjoying some Chinese culture, Chinese food, or even reading some Chinese history.
What are the conditions for celebrating UN Chinese Language Day?
There are no conditions when celebrating UN Chinese Language Day. The only thing the UN wants is to promote the use of all six official languages in the organization.
What is the importance of celebrating UN Chinese Language Day?
UN Chinese Language Day is meant to celebrate the contributions of Cangjie, and the UN added the essence of multilingualism and diversity in culture as a contributing factor.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, April 20, 2020
- Tuesday, April 20, 2021
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022
- Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Saturday, April 20, 2024
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