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The Greatest Champion Of Sri Lanka's Mother Tongue
International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21st. It was declared by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity and protect mother languages around the world. A mother tongue is the first language a child hears and speaks, forming the foundation of their identity and culture. The idea to celebrate this day came from Bangladesh. In 1952, students sacrificed their lives to protect their mother tongue, 'Bengali'. To honor their bravery and the importance o
Navoda Senadeera
Mar 221 min read


International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February each year across the world. The purpose of this day is to highlight the importance of protecting and respecting people’s native languages. A mother language is the first language a person learns from childhood, and it plays an important role in shaping a person’s identity, culture, and way of thinking. International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999 to encourage linguistic and cultural diversity a
Sajani Arthajeewa
Mar 152 min read
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