European Day of Languages
international observance every September 26
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European Day of Languages is an international observance held every September 26 that celebrates linguistic diversity and encourages people to learn languages. The day highlights the cultural richness of Europe and the importance of multilingualism in fostering understanding and communication across different communities.
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The European Day of Languages is observed on 26 September, as proclaimed by the Council of Europe on 6 December 2001, at the end of the European Year of Languages (2001), which had been jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Its aim is to encourage language learning across Europe.
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