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 of native...
