Friday, February 22, 2019

International Mother Language Day (IMLD) celebration

Join a walk across Kings Avenue Bridge to celebrate the many languages spoken in Canberra and to promote the value of multilingualism. 

Hear a recital of music from around the world ringing out from the National Carillion from 11am to 12 noon, accompanied by songs in various languages performed by Tobias Cole and his choral group from Lyneham High School. 
  • Meet at the International Flags Display behind Questacon at 10.30am Sunday 24 February
  • Bring a banner or wear something to indicate the language with which you or your family identify
The walk will end near the National Police Memorial in Kings Park, where you can enjoy a picnic or sausage sizzle and continue this celebration of International Mother Language Day (21 February) and the International Year of Indigenous Languages

For  a poster about the event:  CLICK HERE

For information about IMLD and the group behind the Canberra walk: http://imlm21.org.au/

For more about the International Year of Indigenous Languages: https://en.iyil2019.org/

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Focus on languages at the Multicultural Festival

Celebrate the many languages spoken in Canberra at the Multicultural Festival in Civic on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 February.
For more Festival information: https://www.multiculturalfestival.com.au/