Celebrating Our Language

‘Ma’- a simple yet profound word that resonates from the deepest corners of our being. A word that is dear to all of us but we are only able to use it because certain events took place many, many years ago. Many of us today take our mother language for granted and forget the unfortunate events that make our words our own. 21st February is International Mother Language day today because of us, because our forefathers gave lives to mark this day as the day every one celebrates their own respective language.

We at JAAGO Foundation believe in language and culture being an intricate part of our lives and we try to implement a sense of belonging within the children. Hence we organized a cultural event and an art competition among many things on the 21st February.

A handmade Shahid Minar was built for the 21st to celebrate our language and to pay homage to the lives that we have paid for this freedom of speaking our own language. Thanks to Arrangers, an event management company for making it for us.

A daylong event was also organized that started off with an Art Competition. The children poured out their hearts with vivid colours. They were judged by Mr. Sabihul Alam, editor of ‘Toitumbur’ magazine and Mrs. Samina Nafies, Program officer of Shishu Academy. Art is believed to be an expression of thoughts and it truly became so at this competition as the children concentrated on creating their own masterpieces. Token prizes were later given to the winners and everyone who participated.

The day continued with a cultural event showcasing the talented children and (not so!) talented volunteers. There were dances, recitations, solo performances and so forth. There was also a skit performed by the children and volunteers.

The prizes were sponsored by Lyra and colour was sponsored by Lyra and co-sponsored by Leo Club of Dhaka Heavens Plus and our heartfelt appreciation goes out to them. We would also like to thank the media partners, Channel-I and Radio Today for stepping forward to help.

This day brought the events of 1952 ever so closer to our hearts and also made a bubble of pride within each and every child of JAAGO Foundation.