International Mother Language Day 2026 Celebration
Schedule
Sun Feb 08 2026 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Kenmore Middle School | Arlington, VA
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Languages Matter: Our Heritage, Our Future🌍 International Mother Language Day Community Symposium & Cultural Celebration
Organized by: Prio Bangla
In collaboration with: Arlington County, Arlington Arts
Event Partner: Bangla Events
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/smPPrAvQQGYq5fBF9
Languages are more than words — they are memory, identity, resistance, and belonging. When a language disappears, an entire worldview is lost. Join us for a powerful, family-friendly community observance of International Mother Language Day (IMLD), inspired by the historic 1952 Bangla Language Movement and grounded in today’s global and local fight for linguistic justice.
This symposium-style event blends reflection, research, policy dialogue, and joyful cultural celebration, transforming UNESCO’s global commitment to multilingual education into local action across the DMV region.
🌐 What to Expect
✨ Multilingual cultural performances — poetry, music, dance, storytelling, and sign-language
✨ School, community, research & sponsor kiosks showcasing languages, scripts, stories, and traditions
✨ Embassy & consulate cultural booths with language activities and children’s resources
✨ Workshops & policy dialogues on mother-tongue education, language rights, AI & language preservation
✨ Children’s Zone with multilingual story corners, art activities, and inclusive access spaces
✨ Evidence & Data Zone highlighting endangered languages, local language mapping, and community voices
🎯 Why It Matters
* Celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity
* Promote mother-tongue-based multilingual education
* Honor historical sacrifice and ongoing struggles for language rights
* Strengthen partnerships among schools, families, researchers, policymakers, and diplomatic missions
* Advance equity, inclusion, and global citizenship
DC, MD, and VA are multilingual. America is multilingual. This event proudly reflects that reality.
👥 Who Should Attend
Students, parents, educators, researchers, community organizations, Indigenous and immigrant language communities, artists, business leaders, embassies, local officials, school board members, and anyone who believes language is a human right.
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📣 More Information
SIGN UP FORM: https://forms.gle/smPPrAvQQGYq5fBF9
🎨 Children’s Art Competition (theme, age groups & sign-up details)
📝 Volunteer & kiosk registration
🎤 Program schedule & featured speakers
🤝 Community partner and sponsor opportunities
Follow this event page for updates — and come ready to listen, celebrate, and stand up for every language. Many Languages. One Humanity. Because languages matter — for our heritage and the future we’re building together.
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Where is it happening?
Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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