European Day of Languages was celebrated today in Concourse, One Ayala Mall with the opportunity for all participating individuals to interact with native and fluent speakers of languages of 18 European countries, through “Speak Dating.”
Participants also had the chance to discover new words in languages, such as Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian, and Bosnian.
“Speak Dating” was aimed at celebrating the power of languages to connect people, to inspire new ideas, and to celebrate linguistic heritage.
Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines Deputy Head Agata Nowicka co-inaugurated Speak Dating together with the EU Member States’ embassies, cultural institutes, and embassies of other European countries, including Ukraine and Switzerland.
Organized by the Goethe Institut Manila, Alliance Francaise, and Instituto de Cervantes, in cooperation with several embassies, and supported by the EU Delegation to the Philippines, the event drew participants who explored the richness and diversity of Europe through its languages, people, and cultures—all in one vibrant afternoon.
