BHESA's International Mother Language Day Celebrations
On January 19, 2016 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) will celebrate the upcoming International Mother Language Day 2016 with a program at the MacEwan University, City Centre Campus.
BHESA and other allied organizations will be paying their homage to the language martyrs and will be celebrating the significance of this special day. Please join us with your family and friends to celebrate International Mother Language Day. BHESA nominated three dedicated volunteers for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2016 this year in recognition of their contributions to their fields or significant organizational endeavors.
This years' nominated recipients are:
· Delwar Jahid (Freedom Fighter & Journalist)
· Ms. Morsheda Begum (Cultural Activist)
· Salma Jahan (Director of the Edmonton Bangla School)
BHESA's International Mother Language Day Celebration in 2015
Location
Grant MacEwan University
Students' Association (Premises, Table 10 near Food Court)
7-292, 10700 104th Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4S2 Canada
Date
Friday, February 19, 2016
Program
· Setup of a temporary Shaheed Minar
(9:30am - 10:00am)
· Presentation of International Mother Language Day / Socialization
(10:00am - 4:00pm)
· Pay Hommage to the Language Martyrs and National Anthem
(-6:00pm)
· Lay down flowers
(-6:15pm)
· Ekushey Awards Distribution
(-6:30pm)
· Open Cultural Event
(-6:45pm)
· Competition for Children
(-7:15pm)
