

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: UNESCO International Mother Language Day, New Scots Special
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a celebratory and networking event aimed at celebrating mother languages and connecting advocates for language preservationAbout this EventYou are invitedThis event is a celebration of mother languages spoken by many multilingual communities across Edinburgh. While we celebrate the languages from Afghanistan, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Hong Kong and Ukraine - Pashto, Arabic, Cantonese and Ukrainian respectively, we also reflect on best practice and increased need for support for all communities to preserve mother languages in families, communities, schools and public spaces.The event will open with a welcome address from the Depute Lord Provost, Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron, and live performances and exhibitions from local artists and community groups, including musicians Elaine Cheng and Ling Tse, filmmaker and photographer Olga Niekrasova, composer Saber Bamatraf, fine artist Shatha Altowai as well as Ukrainian children's choir Harmony and the youth dance groups My Way and Kvity Ukrainy supported by the Missions of Innocents UK and Ukrainian Community Centre (AUGB Edinburgh). The event will continue with networking and discussion opportunities that will inform next steps in supporting language preservation efforts across the city.This event is hosted by Culture and Wellbeing Service, The City of Edinburgh Council, with support from the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme (2025–2026).Please reserve your ticket(s) by 12noon on 20 February 2026.#Youth4Peace #ScotlandLovesLanguages@UNESCO @edinburghcouncil @EdinburghCityLibrariesEvent format notesPlease note that all ages are welcome at the event. Light refreshments will be offered throughout the evening. Designated quiet spaces will be provided for attendees observing Ramadan.There is no formal dress code required, but cultural dress elements are encouraged and welcome.For more information, please visit https://made-in-edinburgh.com/  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b8f13420-0b3a-11f1-8c74-b923f3e9656e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1b1817-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b9685ff0-0b3a-11f1-b2fb-65d8a903a7c7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc191817-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b9c525f0-0b3a-11f1-8c74-b923f3e9656e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc1a9a9-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ba312e30-0b3a-11f1-b2fb-65d8a903a7c7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc484748-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/baaf85f0-0b3a-11f1-b2fb-65d8a903a7c7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc767475-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/unesco-international-mother-language-day-new-scots-special/100001982895396509
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, exhibitions, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Assembly Rooms
- **lat**: 55.95285519999999
- **long**: -3.1986354
- **full address**: Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Diversity Officer, City of Edinburgh Council (https://allevents.in/org/diversity-officer-city-of-edinburgh-council/17779800)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Diversity Officer, City of Edinburgh Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, art, exhibitions, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about UNESCO International Mother Language Day, New Scots Special ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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