Born on April 20
UN Chinese Language Day
Every character holds a story.
Next: April 20, 2027
Where it comes from
In 2010 the UN's Department of Public Information launched Language Days at the United Nations, one for each of its six official languages, to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity.
How it's celebrated
UN offices around the world hold events on the history, culture and achievements of the Chinese language; the first included exhibitions of Chinese books, calligraphy and painting, and a lecture on the origins of Chinese characters.
Did you know
Legend says Cangjie had four eyes, and that when he invented writing the gods and ghosts wept and the sky rained millet; Chinese people have honoured him at Guyu ever since.
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Star sign
Taurus · April 20 – May 20 · Earth sign
Steady and loyal, with a weakness for good food and comfortable things.