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“Manchester is proud to celebrate
International Mother Language Day.
“International Mother Language Day
is a flagship festival in Manchester’s
International Mother Language Day 2021
As someone who grew up speaking annual calendar of events. This day
many languages it’s fabulous to see is unique! It brings our communities
– and hear – languages placed at the together under a single banner to
heart of our city. celebrates languages, cultures and International Mother Language Day Events happening between 16 and
our entwined histories. is celebrated globally on 21 February. 28 February will be celebrating
Not so long ago, Cllr Luthfur community, friendship – and also
Rahman brought to my attention the As a British Bangladeshi I am 2021 will be the fourth consecutive the new collections at the brand new
astounding fact that more than 200 personally overjoyed to see year that Manchester has celebrated Manchester Poetry Library. Come
languages were spoken in our city. Manchester celebrating International the event. In 2019 and 2020 and be entranced by multilingual
That conversation inspired the Made Mother Language Day because over 5,000 people engaged with story telling for families, try your
in Manchester multilingual poem. its roots lie in the Bangla language activity across the city centre and hand at Mandarin with the Confucius
I composed the core poem in English movement. This was a pivotal moment neighbourhoods. The event is always Institute, be part of the audience
and then it threaded its way out to in history which created a powerful a celebration of the nearly 200 for the ever-popular multi-language
schools and community centres to sense of national pride. Ultimately, languages spoken in Manchester mushaira (a night of song and poetry)
gather additional languages. We wove that movement led to the creation and of the cultural diversity that is and hear how you can be involved in
the original poem into a glorious of International Mother Language Day one of the city’s strengths. Manchester Museum’s community
tapestry of 64 languages. The poem which is now recognised by UNESCO translation project. Artist Sumay
continues to breathe life and it will and celebrated across the globe. Wu will also be creating a special
The events involve libraries, cultural Manchester Audio Cookbook artwork
grow, adding more languages as time venues, community groups,
goes on. No doubt you will hear it made up of recipes and stories in
This year in Manchester we have universities, schools, poets and different languages.
throughout the festivities! organised many community-led writers. For 2021 we are increasing
events and family-friendly activities. the cultural content of the programme
International Mother Language Day There will be something for everyone: and making international links with From 16th-28th February we will be
offers us this incredible opportunity activities for primary aged children, other UNESCO Creative Cities, celebrating with a series of events
to celebrate our city’s incredible academic discussions on what it particularly through online platforms. from a range of partners across the
living diversity, and I’m so pleased to means to be multilingual, poetry, city and beyond. Keep reading to find
invite you all to take in the multitude music, cookery, dance and of course out everything that’s happening,
of events we have from a range of the chance to learn other languages. be sure to book your places.
organisations and communities across
Manchester. There really is something It’s vital we celebrate the diversity of Join in the conversation with
for everyone.” our communities because they bring us @MCRCityofLit, using the
so much life to the city and make hashtag #MCRIMLD21 and
Zahid Hussain Manchester the vibrant and great #MotherLanguageDay.
Manchester City of Literature Chair place it is today.”
and Director of Muslim Writers North
Cllr Rahman
Executive Member for Skills, Culture
and Leisure, Manchester City Council
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Tuesday 16th February Wednesday 17th February
Manchester Libraries Storytelling Jennifer Lee Tsai, Kit Fan and Manchester Libraries Storytelling Manchester In Translation Day 2
Tuesday 16th February, 11.00
Natalie Linh Bolderston at Wednesday 17th February, 11.00
Comma Press
Manchester PoetryLibrary Wednesday 17th February, 11.00-16.30
Join Manchester Libraries via their See page 4 for more information.
Facebook Page for a very special Tuesday 16th February, 19.00
11.00 Panel 1: How the publisher will
week of multi-lingual storytime. Join us to celebrate the launch of work with you
Each day from 16th Feb at 11am there the brand new Chinese Language
will be stories in different languages Industry professionals discuss the
poetry collection at Manchester Poetry
for children, including: Lithuanian, relationship between a translator and
Library.
German, Portuguese, Uruba, Urdu, their publisher, and what the translator
Romani and Spanish. Tune in for free! Hosted by Manchester Metropolitan can expect once they sign a deal: who
University, the event will include they’ll work with, what’s expected of
readings from three exciting UK-based them, what a timeline to publication
poets of contrasting Chinese heritages looks like and problems (and solutions)
Manchester In Translation Day 1
– Kit Fan, Jennifer Lee Tsai and Natalie that can occur along the way.
Comma Press
Linh Bolderston; with work which
14.00-16.30 Workshop: Urdu-English
Tuesday 16th February, 11.00-16.30 explores and interrogates urgent
Workshop with Anjum Malik.
questions on race, identity, myth,
This February, Comma Press will host
narrative, the effects of inter-generational
a series of free online workshops and
trauma, loss, language inheritance
talks offering advice and insight into
and estrangement.
the world of translation. Manchester
in Translation will be an opportunity Following the readings, there will
for budding translators – or those with be time for a Q&A with each poet. Thursday 18th February
a passion for languages – to develop
practical skills for literary translation in
particular, learn about the life of the
translator and discover ways of getting
Manchester Libraries Storytelling Manchester In Translation Day 3
themselves published.
Comma Press
Thursday 18th February, 11.00
11.00 Keynote: Award-winning
Thursday 18th February, 11.00-16.30
translator Arunava Sinha reflects on his See page 4 for more information.
career as a translator and the joys and 11.00 Panel 2: Surviving and thriving
perils of linguistic multiplicity. This talk as a literary translator
will be an opportunity to find out more
How do you stay afloat in a competitive
about what makes a good translation
industry? What are the benefits of
and the tools you’ll need to break into
collaborative working and networking
the industry.
for emerging translators? Join a panel
14.00-16.30 Workshop: of expert translators and publishers
Punjabi-English Workshop with as they discuss best tips for emerging
Kavita Bhanot. translators.
14.00-16.30 Workshop: Spanish-English
Workshop with Gitanjali Pate.
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Friday 19th February Saturday 20th February
Manchester Libraries Storytelling Macaronic Poetry Event Manchester Libraries Celebrating Multilingual poetry
Friday 19th February, 11.00
Centre For New Writing UOM World Party and mushaira performance
Friday 19th February, 17.30
Manchester Libraries MACFEST
See page 4 for more information.
Saturday 20th February, 10.30 Saturday 20th February, 14.00-16.00
Join us for an evening celebrating
bilingual poetry and macaronic poetry, We’ve got a World Party right here A literary feast! Multi-Lingual poetry
Mandarin language taster with which uses a mixture of languages. in Manchester Libraries and with the Bengali Anamika women
Confucius Institute There will be an opportunity to hear everyone’s invited! group, Aziz Isa Elkun from the Uighur
readings in English, Urdu, Farsi. community, London, and Hanane EL
Friday 19th February, 12.30 Join Manchester Libraries online as
Hadioue from the Manchester Arab
Poets from the Centre for New we celebrate this year’s International
Join us for a fun language taster speaking Moroccan community. This
Writing will perform poetry and share Mother Language Day, which is
session to find out what it is like to will be followed by a lively Circle
stories about identity, culture and all about Friendship! We’ve got a
learn Mandarin from the comfort of of Literary Friends’ (North West)
community, in their native language. fabulously fun-packed free day of
your own home! You will have the Mushaira performance, which is
activities for all ages from all parts
chance to get an insight into our widely regarded as an exciting forum
of the world! Rock out to Mento B’s
online teaching practices and content of free self-expression and enjoyment.
West Indian Reggae and ska music,
of our courses. This informal, fun and
soothe yourself with soulful songs and
interactive session will be delivered by
music from Sarah the Sufi, pick some
one of our native Confucius Institute
Spanish at our multilingual StoryTime,
teachers, who are highly experienced
share El Condor’s lush sounds and
in delivering lessons via Zoom
rhythms of traditional folk songs and
Learning Mandarin is becoming more culture from South America. There’s
and more popular and is being widely so much to do and see – making
recognised as a valuable language new friends, dancing, singing, music,
in business and education. You will science, stories, crafts, games and
leave the session having learned poems! It’s gonna be amazing!
some words and phrases, like how
Say Hola this half term to every
to greet someone and how to count
language and culture in our wonderful
in Mandarin Chinese.
diverse city of Manchester.
Family Friendly activities suitable for
all ages. This is a free digital event
on Saturday 20 February - Tune
in from 10.30am – 4pm on our
Facebook pages facebook.com/
manchesterlibraries and Twitter
@MancLibraries
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Saturday 20th February
Sounds Like Scran: An Audio To be part of this celebratory project, Multilingual Mushaira
Cookbook you simply book a 15 minute slot on Emma Martin and Anjum Malik –
Centre for Chinese Contemporary the day, choose one of your favourite MMU, Manchester Poetry Library,
Art / Semay Wu dishes, and a story that connects you Stanley Grove Primary Academy
to it. We will record you telling your
Saturday 20th February, 11.00-16.00 story in your Mother Tongue, include Saturday 20th February, 18.00
(book 15 minute slots) a photo and the recipe, and these This live event, hosted by poet Anjum
As part of International Mother elements will become your ‘page’, Malik at the Manchester Poetry
Language Day, Centre for Chinese in the Mancunian Audio Cookbook. Library, will feature poetry on the
Contemporary Art (CFCCA) are The story can be whatever comes up theme of Friendship. Poetry will be
excited to be working with artist when you think about, make, or eat written and performed by the Creative
Semay Wu on a new commission this dish: it could be about someone, Crew, a group of children from four
exploring Manchester’s language or a poem, a memory, even a feeling. Manchester primary schools, led by
diversity through the common thread We all have a story to tell about food! Emma Martin from Stanley Grove
of food culture. The responses will be exhibited Primary Academy and Usma Malik
online, portraying the richness of from Manchester Metropolitan
We will be creating a Mancunian
Manchester’s 200+ languages. University.
Audio Cookbook, exhibited online
as part of CFCCA’s programme. Like The Mancunian Audio Cookbook will This event is the culmination of
a traditional cookery book, each celebrate the unique mix of voices, a project that any schools can
‘page’ will showcase a chosen dish. food and cultures of people across participate in. Led by Emma Martin
This dish will not be described by our city. from Stanley Grove Primary Academy
the instructions on how to cook it, and their project, Building the Bridge,
but by the stories and experiences this is the third Multi-Language
that surround it. We are inviting all Mushaira. It gets bigger and better
residents of Greater Manchester to each year.
share their food culture in the form
Schools wishing to participate can
of ‘audio postcards’ submitted in their
run their own Mushaira’s, create their
mother language.
own poetry and artwork and submit
photo’s online. There’s also the
accompanying free multilingual
poetry resource pack for educators
available on the Manchester City
of Literature website.
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Manchester
Libraries
Sunday 21st February Storytelling
11.00
See page 4 for
more information.
Manchester City of Literature Running order 14.50: Community Arts North West
present Our City of Languages 14.00: A welcome from our hosts,
Young Artists film: Would You Take
My Hand? Follow CAN Young Artists
Sunday 21st February, 14.00 plus a very special hello from Executive
on a short filmed journey inspired
Member for Youth, Skills, Culture
Join Hafsah Bashir and Anjum by the strength, power and beauty Golda is joined by some of the
and Leisure Cllr. Rahman.
Malik for an afternoon of films, talks, we found in Manchester Museum volunteers and participants to talk
interviews and performance from the Interview with Yaron Matras from and Manchester. about The Sebene Project and it’s
many individuals, writers, poets and Multilingual Manchester giving impact in Manchester.
Connectedness Through Comics.
community groups who contribute to a context and history of IMLD in
A discussion with comic artist Tartu City of Literature showcase their
make Manchester a city of languages. Manchester, and a special preview
Ian Bobb on this exciting project history of languages in a short film,
of the Multilingual Museum project
Hear more about how Manchester engaging young people in Manchester next. First documented in 1030, the
happening on the 28th Feb.
has celebrated International Mother and Nanjing in sharing stories of city of Tartu has been a crossroad of
Language Day since 2015 A community film from LCB (Language lockdown and responding to our new cultures and languages. This newly
and Culture of Bangladesh) on world. You can even download the commissioned film will share insights
Our City of Languages will be the origins of International Mother comic strip and write your own story into the history of language and
broadcast live with our hosts on Language Day. as part of the day. culture in Tartu alongside readings,
International Mother Language Day. with translation, of texts in different
Settle down for the full festivities Our hosts will then be discussing the A short film from Nottingham
languages against a backdrop of
or drop in for an activity or two. approaches to writing bilingual poetry City of Literature: World Jam.
culturally significant places. A great
with Jennifer Lee Tsai. World Jam poetry collective
way to see the city, at a time when
celebrates the many languages
we cannot travel.
spoken in Nottingham and the East
Midlands area. The writers draw from The Made In Manchester multilingual
diverse experiences: students, asylum poem will be aired alongside a
seekers, refugees. The group has so discussion with poet Zahid Hussain
far accommodated speakers of more who worked with young people and
than 17 languages. residents of Manchester to create this
moving poem in 64 languages.
15.50: The Mother Tongue is Hungry:
three short films by Abas El-Janabi, Our Hosts with the team at
Farjana Kabir and Louison Kangombe. Manchester Metropolitan University
The Mother Tongue makes us hungry will officially launch the Mother
for home, for distant memories, for Tongue Other Tongue multilingual
a time that no longer exists. This is poetry competition for 8-18 year olds,
a special preview of a longer piece endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize winner
that will be created at Manchester Malala Yousafzai.
Museum this summer, with
Community film: Polish Saturday School.
Community Arts North West.
Marta Niblett, Director of the Polish
Community film: The Sebene Project. Saturday School is joined by volunteers
Sebene is the name given to a and pupils to talk about the importance
traditional Congolese music. It’s of multilingualism in Manchester, Polish
also the name of a project by Golda heritage and literature.
Bolonda to support and inspire young
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people of Congolese heritage.
Sunday 21st February Wednesday 24th February
Resistance is my Mother Tongue In this one-off, pre-recorded event, Instituto Cervantes Bilingual Mariana Casale, specialist in Ibero
Young Identity poets will perform Poetry readings American Literature, will read the
Young Identity
bilingual poetry, featuring young poems in Spanish and lead the
Cervantes Institute
Sunday 21st February, 19.00 performers hailing from Asian, African session. Followed by poetry translator
and South American communities and Wednesday 24th February, 18.00 Terence Dooley, who will read the
What emotions are unique to our
those who speak in Gaelic languages English version. A free event to
mother languages, that cannot be A poetry reading that aims to show
in the UK. enjoy the best poetry in Spanish.
expressed in English? the diversity of the Panhispanic world
and the different forms of poetic
expression from countries such as
Spain, Argentina, Uruguay and Cuba.
All countries with Spanish language
Monday 22nd February as their common ground.
Mandarin language taster with
Confucius Institute
Thursday 25th February
Monday 22nd February, 12.30
See page 6 for more information.
Manchester’s DNA School’s
workshop
Creative Manchester
Tuesday 23rd February Thursday 25th February, 14.00
A virtual, pre-recorded session
to engage pupils from Manchester
schools to explore the identity,
Kavita will be joined by acclaimed language and ethnicity that makes
Decolonising Mother Tongues Manchester so richly diverse.
British Asian playwright Amber Lone,
Creative Manchester UOM, who will discuss her writing and A toolkit of resources will be supplied
Centre for New Writing the creative writing workshops she to encourage pupils from participating
and Humanitarian, has conducted with women from schools to explore their own
Conflict Response Institute Safety4Sisters. These workshops oral histories.
Tuesday 23rd February, 19.00 encourage participants to reflect
on the process and challenges of
Hear from a panel on decolonising translation. Members of Safety4sisters
translation, chaired by Dr. Kavita who have participated in the workshops
Bhanot, who writes on mother-tongue will form part of the panel discussion.
shame, translating across generations,
and decolonising translation.
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Friday 26th February Sunday 28th February
Manchester’s DNA Poet in Multilingual Museum - The event will launch the online
Residence workshop Meet the teams Multilingual Museum – an exciting
new multilingual platform as part of
Creative Manchester Multilingual Manchester,
the Manchester Museum’s online
Friday 26th February, 14.00
Manchester Museum, engagement activities.
Manchester Libraries
Poetry can provide an insight into Find out how you can engage with
the richly diverse and dynamic Sunday 28th February, 15.00 the museum’s collections online
communities that make up Greater Join us for an interactive event through ‘storied translation’ – a novel
Manchester. Newly appointed, that brings together Multilingual approach to the translation of content
award-winning ‘Poet in Residence’, Manchester, Manchester Museum that showcases linguistic diversity in
Zaffar Kunial will lead a multilingual and Manchester libraries to celebrate the city, regional language variation
poetry workshop, exploring the Manchester’s language diversity on and responses to objects that mean
craft of writing poems in different the occasion of UNESCO International different things to different cultures.
languages and how language can Mother Language Day. We will also look back on earlier
be used creatively.
celebrations of language diversity
and collaborations among civic
partners in the city.
Passcode to join Zoom: Museum
Saturday 27th February
This event follows on from the
Bohdan Piasecki introducing the
highly successful Radość Pisania:
co-curated MPL Polish collection Manchester Polish Poetry Festival
Manchester Poetry Library, MMU 2018.
Saturday 27th February, 19.00 Hosted by Manchester Metropolitan
Join us and celebrate the launch of University and introduced by Bohdan
the Polish Language poetry collection Piasecki, poets from the UK and
at Manchester Poetry Library. Poland will discuss and respond to
work in the brand new collection.
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