International day

International Mother Language Day

21 feb

What it is

A UN/UNESCO observance that resonates strongly in Paraguay because of Guaraní, spoken by much of the population and official alongside Spanish. Schools and cultural centers often hold bilingual activities.

Dates this month · February

World Wetlands Day Candlemas (Virgin of Candelaria)Fall of the Stroessner dictatorship (2-3 February 1989)Saint Blaise, patron saint of Paraguay National Park Ranger Day Paraguayan Women's Day National Tereré Day

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un.org