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April 20 is the 17th United Nations Chinese Language Day.

On this day, people from all over the world celebrate the charm of Chinese through various activities and experience the richness and depth of Chinese culture.

The United Nations established Chinese Language Day to commemorate Cangjie, the legendary creator of Chinese characters.

At the same time, it is also meant to promote the equal use of different languages on the international stage of the United Nations and let the world hear more voices.

As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, Chinese plays a very important role in international affairs and helps representatives from different countries communicate accurately.

Every year on Chinese Language Day, the United Nations Headquarters becomes very lively.

Calligraphy exhibitions, tea art performances, and academic seminars are held here.

Diplomats from different countries gather together and try writing Chinese characters with a brush, or enjoy classic Chinese poems and songs.

These activities show everyone that Chinese is not only a tool for communication, but also a cultural treasure house full of artistic beauty.

Through firsthand experience, many foreign friends have developed a strong interest in traditional Chinese culture.

Now, more and more people around the world are beginning to learn Chinese.

By learning a language, people can understand China’s history and modern development more directly.

Chinese contains many profound ideas, such as “harmony without uniformity,” which expresses the wish that people, though different in culture, can live together harmoniously and respect one another.

Chinese is like a warm bridge connecting different civilizations.

It encourages more people to listen to one another and understand one another.

United Nations Chinese Language Day lights up not only the dream of learning a language, but also the hope that countries around the world will pursue peace and create a better future together.