Event Tags: Cultural Appreciation

International Nowruz Day

The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more than 300 million people all […]

French Language Day

Language Days at the United Nations were introduced in 2010  to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. The UN celebrates six “Language Days” each year, dedicated to the six official languages ​​of the United Nations, which are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. These days are an opportunity to raise awareness among the international community of the history, culture, and use […]