[Photograph of a woman addressing the audience at the Punjabi Language Education Association's Language Day event]

Creator: Chandra Bodalia

2004-02-22

Photograph of an unidentified woman addressing the audience at the International Mother Language Day event organized by the Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) on February 22, 2004, in Bear Creek, Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).

International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is observed globally on February 21, following UNESCO's declaration on November 17, 1999, after advocacy led by Bangladesh and other nations. This day is celebrated worldwide to honor linguistic heritage and promote the preservation of mother languages.

The Punjabi Language Education Association (PLEA) is a community-based organization dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by the Punjabi language and advocating for its inclusion in British Columbia's educational institutions. Since 2002, PLEA has organized annual IMLD celebrations, along with various events aimed at promoting Punjabi language and culture.

Source: Punjabi Language Education Association - https://plea4punjabi1.wordpress.com/page/2/

1 photograph : col. negative

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