TRU is bringing back its celebration of International Mother Language Day with a campus-wide parade and rally, honouring linguistic diversity and the cultural richness of the TRU community.
Organized with support from the Office of the President, the event will welcome students, faculty members, staff, and community members to reflect on the importance of preserving mother languages and the cultural identities connected to them.
Event details
What: International Mother Language Day – Parade & Rally
When: Monday, Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where:
- Parade begins at the International Building (IB) flag poles
- After the parade, rally in front of the Campus Activity Centre (CAC)
Why this matters
International Mother Language Day, proclaimed by UNESCO, promotes the preservation of linguistic diversity and the protection of mother languages worldwide. The observance traces its origins to the 1952 Language Movement in Bangladesh, where students sacrificed their lives to defend their right to speak their mother language.
Light refreshments will be available at the end of the event.
