Chinese language Day
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For many years, the United Nations Chinese language Day has become a window for people to understand Chinese culture. Around Chinese Language Day every year, the United Nations Headquarters in New York will launch a series of colorful activities, including painting exhibitions, Chinese learning forums, special lectures, fashion and traditional opera exhibitions, etc.
In addition, the United Nations offices in Geneva, Bangkok, Nairobi, Vienna, and other UN agencies will also organize exhibitions, lectures, fun knowledge tests and other activities to highlight the charm of Chinese and Chinese culture.
Gu Yu and Cang Jie made words
Gu Yu is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the first planting of seedlings and new crops in the field most need the moisture of the rain, so it is said that "spring rain is as expensive as oil". The duckweed in the pond begins to grow in the spring and summer season, and spring tea is also harvested around this season. At this moment, it gives people a vision of the growth and prosperity of everything, as the so-called "the season of the year lies in spring".Regarding the origin of the Guyu Festival, according to the "Huainanzi", Cangjie's making of characters was an earth-shattering event. The Yellow Emperor issued an edict in late spring and early summer, announcing the success of Cangjie's making of characters, and calling on the world's subjects to learn together. According to legend, he was moved by Emperor Tian because of his effective word-making. At that time, the world was suffering from famine, and he ordered Tian Bingtian to open the granary of the Tiangong, and a valley of rain fell, and all the people in the world were saved. Later generations named this day Gu Yu as one of the twenty forth solar terms.
Chinese language Day Event
So far, the United Nations Headquarters in New York has successfully held nine celebrations of the "United Nations Chinese language Day", and has promoted United Nations officials and diplomacy from all over the world through the colorful cultural displays and artistic performances in this world's most important international institution. Officials and overseas Chinese understand and love Chinese language and writing. The celebration of "United Nations Chinese Day" is receiving more and more attention and welcome, and there are more and more groups that actively participate in this celebration every year and are keen to promote Chinese culture and art.Establishment of the United Nations Language Day
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When the United Nations was established in 1945, Chinese was confirmed as the official language.Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. Among the six official languages of the United Nations, Chinese is the only official language used by a single country.
In 2009, UNESCO included Chinese calligraphy with more than 3,000 years of history in the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List."