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FOR AGES 1 YEARS TO 99 YEARS
Where is Spanish Language Day celebrated?
The United Nations Spanish Language Day is celebrated all over the world to celebrate one of the most spoken languages in the world.
The Spanish Language Day is celebrated by UNESCO and Spanish speakers across the world.
The Spanish Language Day first started in 1926 to celebrate the cultural diversity of people who speak, read and enjoy Spanish.
Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andres first proposed the idea of celebrating Spanish literature in 1926. Countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain adopted the idea.
Here are some interesting aspects related to the Spanish language history: -
In the past, people enjoyed celebrating the Spanish Language by watching plays, movies, listening to Spanish music, and organizing reading sessions of famous novels and poetry. The United Nations have increased the awareness of this day, as the celebrations are organized all over the world.
Events involving Spanish music, art, food, and movies are organized in Spain and worldwide, with specific celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries. Novels and poetry by famous authors and writers of the Spanish language are read by people all over the world. A lot of Spanish songs sung by some famous artists such as Madonna, Rihanna, Ricky Martin are played as one of the main attractions of the day. It is also a great day to encourage students to learn to speak Spanish.
Spanish Language Day is celebrated because Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world.
The International Spanish Language Day is celebrated worldwide by Spanish-speaking countries and Spanish communities. It is celebrated on April 23rd.
The World Spanish Language Day promotes multilingualism and cultural heterogeneity, encouraging countries across the globe to use all the six official working languages of the UN.
A profound Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andres first proposed the idea of dedicating a day to celebrate Spanish literature in the year 1926.
Reading one of the most acclaimed novels of Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote, while exploring other famous Spanish authors. There are music events where you can listen to famous Spanish singers and songs. One can also raise awareness of Spanish grammar.
Families celebrate Spanish Language Day by watching Spanish movies, listening to famous Spanish songs, learning new facts about the Spanish language and the Spanish culture.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | Thursday |
| April 23, 2021 | Friday |
| April 23, 2022 | Saturday |
| April 23, 2024 | Tuesday |
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