Open Lesson and Event Entitled “Let Us Keep Our Mother Tongue Pure”

Open Lesson and Event Entitled “Let Us Keep Our Mother Tongue Pure”

“Language is the greatest evidence of a people’s national existence and essence, the greatest imprint of its identity and genius, the magical key to its history and distant past, the richest treasury of its spiritual abilities, its soul and psychology.”
— Hovhannes Tumanyan

On May 26, the “Yntaniq” Children and Youth Creative Center of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia held an open lesson and event entitled “Let Us Keep Our Mother Tongue Pure,” dedicated to International Mother Language Day.

The aim of the event was to present the role of the Armenian language in preserving national identity, foster patriotism and love for the nation among teenagers, encourage them to communicate in beautiful and eloquent Armenian, preserve the beauty and fluency of their mother tongue, and inspire them to learn foreign languages while keeping their native language pure.

The event was attended by educators, guests, parents, and students from other clubs of the Center.

The event began with the famous words of Khachatur Abovyan:

“I speak to you, you, young Armenians… Learn ten languages, but firmly hold on to your own language and your faith.”

These words served as a unique message to the younger generation.

Students of the English Language Club briefly presented the history of the development of the Armenian language and proudly spoke about the magnificent Armenian language inherited from their great ancestors.

Accompanied by a slideshow, the students also presented thoughts and quotations about the Armenian language expressed by famous Armenian and foreign figures. Their presentations were filled with appeals and messages to preserve the mother tongue “pure and untainted,” because, just like the homeland, the language needs daily protection.

During the event, students of the Ethnographic Song and Dance Club performed the moving song “The Mesropian Letters of Armenian”. Their heartfelt performance, together with the patriotic dance presentation, filled the audience with a spirit of patriotism and national identity, once again demonstrating that the strength of the Armenian people lies in their unity and solidarity.

The Armenian language has been passed down to us from the depths of centuries and, like an unbreakable shield, has endured countless blows from its enemies while remaining steadfast. In the face of the enemy’s sword and fire, our language became parchment and manuscripts…

And today, the Armenian people have preserved their identity largely thanks to their faith and the Armenian language.

H. Sahakyan