Celebrating diversity: International Mother Language Day

Dear Friends,

We would like to invite you to join the celebration of International Mother Language Day 2018.

Date: Wednesday 21 February

Time: 11am – 1pm

Venue: Edinburgh City Chambers, 253 High Street EH1 1YJ

International Mother Language day (IMLD) was proclaimed by UNESCO and observed every year since 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. UNESCO’s theme this year is linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development.

Brief program of the day

11am – 12pm: Reception event @ European room, City Chambers

o Hosted by Frank Ross, Right Honourable Lord Lieutenant and Lord Provost. A celebration of language diversity through multilingual cultural performances

12pm – 1pm: City chamber quadrangle (outdoor)

o A tribute to the language martyrs of Bangladesh whose struggle for the Bangla language is the reason that the 21^st of February was chosen by UNESCO for IMLD. We will be laying flower/wreaths on temporary memorial. No registration required.

Please book your place to attend the reception event starts at 11am

booking link: https://goo.gl/forms/u1BKgpZFhHtwTpvk1)

No booking is required to attend the second part which will start from 12 Noon at the City Chambers quadrangle (outdoors).

For more information or queries, please contact us by E-mail: imlsscotland@outlook.com, Tel; 0131 556 0441 / 07930 183352 Find us: http://www.facebook.com/imlsscotland

The event is free and open to everyone.

The event is organised in collaboration with: Councillor Donald Wilson, Convenor of the Culture and Communities Committee, City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with ELREC Routes to Roots, Council of Bangladeshis inScotland (CBS), Polish Cultural Festival Association, Bangla Scot News, Bilingualism Matters and the Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association.

IMLD poster2018

International Mother Language Group

Dear friends,

Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association (ECAA) invites you to – Celebrating Chinese Autumn Lights event on 05 November 2016, Saturday 7.30pm – 10pm, Venue: Central hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh (next to fire station).

The event will be hosted in collaboration with Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) and Breast Cancer Care Scotland (BCCS), aims to promote Chinese culture and heritage to the mainstream society and to increase community cohesion.

Live fantabulous performance includes traditional Chinese dance and music, kung fu and other multicultural perform will be featured at the event. Finger food and beverage will also be available!

All proceeds from the event will go to BCCS for the united goal of a better and pain-free tomorrow.

Entry fee: adults £6 and concessions £5. To book ticket online: https://autumn-light.eventbrite.com

Please come join us and enjoy an evening of fun, culture, art and philanthropic unity! There will also be raffle tickets and other fun-packed activities on the night, so bring the whole family. All are invited to this event.

Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association (ECAA) is a voluntary, non-profit and independent association for Chinese arts and culture. We are a group of music and dance lovers both professional and beginners who devote our time to deliver the best of Chinese culture to our neighbourhoods and local communities.Please see the event poster for more information.

Please find our event on: www.facebook.com/events/1778112665802339 . We would be grateful if you can please circulate this invitation to your friends and contact.

For more information contact, Tel. 07834 63 0031, E-mail: yishutuan2014@gmail.com

Look forward to welcoming you on 05 Nov.

Many thanks and kind regards,

Jessica Young

EACC

E-mail: jessica-uk@hotmail.com