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Every year, UN Chinese Language Day is celebrated on April 20 all across the world.
UN Chinese Language Day is celebrated by different people all over the world.
UN Chinese Language Day was first celebrated on November 12, 2010, but after that, the celebration is held on April 20 every year.
The United Nations public information department came up with the UN Chinese Language Day in 2010.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| April 20, 2020 | Monday |
| April 20, 2021 | Tuesday |
| April 20, 2022 | Wednesday |
| April 20, 2023 | Thursday |
| April 20, 2024 | Saturday |
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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