ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):Like other parts of the globe, International Chinese Language Day will be marked on April 20
in Pakistan – the day to highlight contribution of Chinese literature, poetry and language in world .
The UN and its affiliate organizations hold events that showcase the beauty and rich cultural
history of the Chinese language on Chinese Language Day.
Workshops and seminars feature prominent Chinese authors, poets and calligraphers.
Concerts featuring Chinese music, martial arts performances, and calligraphy exhibitions are
held around the world.
World Chinese Language Day is not an official holiday and businesses, schools and
government offices are open on this day.
The United Nations has 6 official languages – Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian
and Spanish. Each of them have their own days when the UN and its affiliates use the occasion
to promote multiculturalism and cross cultural understanding by showcasing the rich history
and literary culture of each language.
The Gregorian calendar date for the UN Chinese Language Day corresponds to Guyu or
Rain of Millet in the Chinese calendar. This day celebrates Cangiie, the ancient historian
who is also credited with having invented the Chinese characters.
The first UN Chinese Language Day was held on November 12, 2010. In 2011, the date
was moved to April 20.