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World Portuguese Language Day

World Portuguese Language Day

Portuguese Language Day, also known as Dia da Língua Portuguesa, is an annual celebration of the Portuguese language, which is spoken by over 260 million people worldwide. The day is observed on May 5th, which is the anniversary of the signing of the 1990 agreement to create the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).

The CPLP is an international organization that brings together countries and territories where Portuguese is an official language, including Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor. The organization aims to promote the use and development of the Portuguese language and to foster cultural and economic ties between member countries.

On Portuguese Language Day, events are held around the world to celebrate the richness and diversity of the Portuguese language and its cultural heritage. These may include literary readings, cultural festivals, language competitions, and other activities that showcase the beauty and importance of the language.

The day is also an opportunity to promote the teaching and learning of Portuguese as a second language, particularly in countries where it is not widely spoken. It is also a time to reflect on the role of the Portuguese language in the global community and to strengthen ties between countries that share this common cultural heritage.

Overall, Portuguese Language Day is an important celebration that helps to promote awareness and appreciation of the Portuguese language and its cultural significance and to strengthen bonds between the countries and communities that share this rich linguistic heritage.

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}  May 05, 2023
  Friday, 01:14 am to 01:14 am
n  Fun Holidays, Education & Awareness, World Events

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