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Celebrating International Greek Language Day
February 9 has been declared international Greek language
day in hopes of sparking interest in the language worldwide. The date coincides
with Commemoration Day of Greece’s ‘national poet, Dionysios Solomos, whose
lyrics are featured in the Greek National Anthem.
In its press release, regarding this year’s celebration, the
Ministry of Education writes: “It is important to learn and love the Greek
language, because of...