

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: International Mother Language Day 2026 Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Languages Matter: Our Heritage, Our Future
? International Mother Language Day Community Symposium &amp; Cultural Celebration
Organized by: Prio Bangla
In collaboration with: Arlington County, Arlington Arts
Event Partner: Bangla Events
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/smPPrAvQQGYq5fBF9

Languages are more than words — they are memory, identity, resistance, and belonging. When a language disappears, an entire worldview is lost. Join us for a powerful, family-friendly community observance of International Mother Language Day (IMLD), inspired by the historic 1952 Bangla Language Movement and grounded in today’s global and local fight for linguistic justice.

This symposium-style event blends reflection, research, policy dialogue, and joyful cultural celebration, transforming UNESCO’s global commitment to multilingual education into local action across the DMV region.

 ? What to Expect

✨ Multilingual cultural performances — poetry, music, dance, storytelling, and sign-language
✨ School, community, research &amp; sponsor kiosks showcasing languages, scripts, stories, and traditions
✨ Embassy &amp; consulate cultural booths with language activities and children’s resources
✨ Workshops &amp; policy dialogues on mother-tongue education, language rights, AI &amp; language preservation
✨ Children’s Zone with multilingual story corners, art activities, and inclusive access spaces
✨ Evidence &amp; Data Zone highlighting endangered languages, local language mapping, and community voices

? Why It Matters

* Celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity
* Promote mother-tongue-based multilingual education
* Honor historical sacrifice and ongoing struggles for language rights
* Strengthen partnerships among schools, families, researchers, policymakers, and diplomatic missions
* Advance equity, inclusion, and global citizenship

DC, MD, and VA are multilingual. America is multilingual. This event proudly reflects that reality.

? Who Should Attend

Students, parents, educators, researchers, community organizations, Indigenous and immigrant language communities, artists, business leaders, embassies, local officials, school board members, and anyone who believes language is a human right.

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? More Information 
SIGN UP FORM: https://forms.gle/smPPrAvQQGYq5fBF9
? Children’s Art Competition (theme, age groups &amp; sign-up details)
? Volunteer &amp; kiosk registration
? Program schedule &amp; featured speakers
? Community partner and sponsor opportunities

Follow this event page for updates — and come ready to listen, celebrate, and stand up for every language. Many Languages. One Humanity. Because languages matter — for our heritage and the future we’re building together.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/international-mother-language-day-2026-celebration/200029516323306
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, workshops, literary-art, kids, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 82

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://forms.gle/smPPrAvQQGYq5fBF9?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=arlington-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kenmore Middle School
- **lat**: 38.8655038285
- **long**: -77.1294582875
- **full address**: Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Prio Bangla (https://allevents.in/org/prio-bangla/27366408)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kenmore Middle School, Arlington, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Prio Bangla
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, contests, workshops, literary-art, kids, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about International Mother Language Day 2026 Celebration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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