Understanding the World of Sign Language Interpretation
The Significance of Cinco De Mayo and Spanish Translation
Cinco de Mayo translates to “the fifth of May“ in English and is often confused with Mexican Independence Day when it actually commemorates a significant battle that took place in Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The holiday’s official name is “El Día de la Batalla de la Puebla“ and translates to “The Day of the…
Spanish Language Day And The Role Of Spanish Interpreting
April 23rd marks Spanish Language Day, a celebration of the history, culture, and use of Spanish as one of the UN’s six official languages. Its primary purpose is to promote cultural diversity and multilingualism around the globe. The day was initially celebrated on October 12th, commemorating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in America, and…
Chinese Language Day and The Role of Chinese Translation
Each year, the UN seeks to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity by promoting its official languages through designated celebration days. Chinese was established as an official UN language in 1946. However, it wasn’t until 1973 that Chinese was included as an official working language at the UN. Read on to learn more about the Chinese…
Eid al-Fitr And Why Arabic Translation Matters
Eid, with the help of Arabic translation, means “festival“ or “feast“. There are two major festivals in the Islamic calendar; Eid al-Fitr, known as the “Smaller Eid”, and Eid al-Adha, the “Greater Eid.” Read on to learn more about the spiritual meaning of Eid-al-Fitr, how it is celebrated, and how Arabic translation services matter in…
World Health Day 2024 and the Importance of Medical Translation
Public health has come to the forefront of policy discussions in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, future disease outbreaks are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to global health. Even the air we breathe has an impact on the quality of our health and thus, on our quality of life. According…
April Fools’ Day Traditions And The Role Of Localization Services
The human desire to prank someone transcends cultural boundaries. April Fools’ Day is a celebration centered on jokes and pranks. It is believed the day dates to ancient Rome, where it was celebrated as a festival of jokes around the spring equinox. Here are some of the unique ways different countries celebrate April Fools’ Day…
French Translation And Its Role In International Diplomacy
March 20th marks French Language Day, a day observed by the United Nations to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity by raising awareness and respect for the history, culture, and achievements of each of their six official languages. Read below to learn about French translation and its significance for international diplomacy: Background With over 300…
The Story of St. Patrick’s Day and the Importance of Latin Translation
Celebrated by many Irish and non-Irish on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day is perhaps best enjoyed by visiting the nearest Irish pub, attending a parade, and enjoying festive drinks and food with friends and family. Even though St. Patrick’s Day’s not an official holiday in the U.S. and was a solely religious celebration 40 year…
UN’s International Women’s Day 2024 And Language Services
Even though progress has been made in implementing women’s rights, there’s still a lot of ground to cover until society reaches gender parity. International Women’s Day is a celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women without discrimination toward anyone’s nationality, language, culture, economic status, or political agenda. Commemorated on March 8th each…
How Public Health Translation Can End Discrimination
Celebrated on March 1st each year, Zero Discrimination Day aims to promote equality and fairness for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. The theme for this year is “to protect everyone’s health” and “protect everyone’s rights“, highlighting the importance of global solidarity and urgency to ending the AIDS pandemic by educating and encouraging people to…