International Mother Language Day

Events Executed:

• Poetry Reading and Spoken Word Competition

Collaborators: Soualigan Fyah and Philipsburg Jubilee Library

On February 21, 2014, a poetry reading and spoken word competition was held in collaboration with Soualigan Fyah  and the Philipsburg Jubilee Library to bring awareness of the importance of celebrating ones Mother Language.

The event was held at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library on the international day from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Secondary Students were asked to create and recite poems in their mother tongue language, whether it be Spanish, Dutch, French or English.

Prizes from the House of Nehesi and National Commission were given to the students who finished in the first, second and third place. 

<Mother Language Day Winner Photo>

<IMLD Top 3 winners>

Collaborators: Philipsburg Jubilee Library and Soualigan Fyah