International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is celebrated each February. Dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism, the day was proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in November of 1999. (more)

Translations and Sub titles in 20+ languages

In honour of  IML Day 2012, the message from the President of the UNESCO General Conference (2009 -2011) for the 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run has been translated in more than 20 languages. Language subtitles now appear on the video message and are available as separate videos on YouTube.

Dr. Davidson Hepburn presenting his NEW message for 25th Anniversary of the Harmony Run and a vision for the decade towards 2022 and beyond. To view with English subtitles use: http://youtu.be/maPwzfHtASQ

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YouTube videos with sub titles in various languages

More to be added. e.g.  Serbian and Bengali are in progress!

See also related IML Day links for:

A. Harmony Torch at Mother Language Day programme 2010

B. Guinness World Record - 146 Languages

C. Excerpt from Mother Language Day Programme 2011 in Spain

D. Language had historical impact on 2 countries

E. Languages Used by UN for interpretation, translation and logos 

F. Related Links for IMLD

Some Highlights of Davidson Hepburn's encouraging video message.

"World Harmony Run 25th Anniversary: Toward 2022 and a Oneness-World".

Illustrated video with example clips and images from around the world identifies a number of activities the World Harmony Run has undertaken or inspired. This globaltorch relay founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1987, and related initiatives for a culture of peace continue to grow and support important ideals of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and of the entire UN community. The President of UNESCO GeneralConference (2009 - 2011) highlights some he hopes can be further expanded and enriched in the coming decade (2012 to 2022) and bring us closer to a Oneness-World". Dr. Hepburn suggests:
1. Visit World Heritage Sites:
2. Perform Music
3. Create or Display Art and Poetry
4. Value Diversity
5. Support Interfaith Acceptance
6. Honour Role Models
7. Discover New Possibilities
8. Finally, Never Give Up!

Full Text of Video Message from Davidson Hepburn,

• YouTube video on African experience which illustrates IYY slogan "Our Year Our Voice"  International Year of Youth - Zambia World Harmony. They surprisingly mention Presidents and UN Secretary-General in a unique way! - with their own enthusiastic renditions of WHR song and motto.

• Listen to the World-Harmony-Run song: 2 min version // 6 min