In Moldova, the Romanian Language Day is celebrated annually on August 31. The national holiday appeared after a mass demonstration was held in Chisinau on August 27, 1989, with the direct participation of the Popular Front of Moldova, among the demands of which was the recognition of the Moldovan language based on the Latin script as the official language of the Republic.
“The Romanian language is the mirror of our history,” says Nicu Popescu, Moldova’s Foreign Minister. The head of the diplomacy in Chisinau urges “to care for and promote it.”
“Today, we are celebrating one of the most precious gifts inherited from our ancestors, our beautiful Romanian language! Happy Birthday on Romanian Language Day, a day to remember and celebrate the richness and depth of this wonderful language. The Romanian language is more than words and phrases. It is a mirror of our history, culture, and identity. It connects us to our ancestors and all people who have contributed to its evolution over time,” says Popescu.
The official wants this day “to remind us of the power of the word to unite people and convey deep emotions.” The deputy prime minister points out that the Romanian language is “part of us, part of our identity.”
On August 31, the Republic of Moldova and Romania celebrate Romanian Language Day. In Chisinau, the holiday was established in 1989, and in Bucharest – in 2011.