Khowar, Shina and Yadgha Language Groups observe Int’l Mother Language Day

FLI supported Khowar language group in Peshawar, Yadgha in Lotkuh, Chitral and Shina in Gilgit City in GB to celebrate the International Mother Language Day on 21^st of February 2023. This support was provided under FLI’s Community Event Support initiative. This initiative allows our language enthusiasts to hold a small-scale activity aiming to promote their language and culture. Taking the advantage, the youth, belonging to Yadgha language community approached to hold an event for their community. Several young people participated in the event where Yadgha songs were sung, Yadgha speeches were delivered, and dance performed.

The second program, a Khowar poetry session was organized by Khowar speakers living in Peshawar. The Peshawar chapter of Anjuman Taraqqi Khowar organized the event. They included speeches in their language and a musical program was held. Around 50 people attended the event.

The third program was organized by Sasken Research and Development Foundation for Shina Community in Gilgit. A Shina fiction was featured in the event. Speakers shed lights on the importance of mother tongue use. The speakers were included government officials, language activists, students, and teachers. 26 people attended the event.