Luxembourgish Language Day returns for its second edition this Saturday, inviting people across the country to celebrate the national language through a diverse programme of events.
Attendees can choose from a total of 72 different activities, including workshops, exhibitions, concerts, readings, quizzes, and film premieres.
Notably, the festivities are not limited to Luxembourg itself: even in Okinawa, Japan, a special event is being held as part of an ongoing linguistic project that introduces Luxembourgish language and culture to local schoolchildren.
One of the highlights of the day is the 'LëtzCamp' at the National Institute of Languages Luxembourg (INLL) in the capital. This open forum invites participants to share their own ideas and suggestions for the future of Luxembourgish, offering a tangible opportunity to help shape the language's development.
According to organisers, the aim is to assess "where our language stands, what opportunities and challenges exist, and where further action is needed". The discussions will serve as the basis for the next official action plan for the Luxembourgish language.
Accompanying visitors throughout the day is a squirrel mascot, chosen because, alongside words like "Seejomes" and "Gromperekichelcher", "Kaweechelchen" ranks among the most popular words for those learning Luxembourgish.
The event’s slogan, "Dat ass ...", offers a playful nod to the international community, as its pronunciation and meaning can vary depending on whether a person has a Luxembourgish or English background.
Luxembourgish Language Day is organised by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Centre for Luxembourgish Language (ZLS), as part of the broader Action Plan for the Luxembourgish Language.
The plan seeks not only to increase the visibility of Luxembourgish but also to provide it with a more formal framework, further promote learning the language, and encourage the wider promotion of Luxembourgish culture.
The full programme for Luxembourgish Language Day is available here.
