International Translation Day 2022: The International Translation Day is celebrated 30th September of every year. Translation is a process of changing words from one language to another language without changing the meaning. The translation process helps us to learn the culture of the different people and their languages. The poems, novels were translated from one language to another language that helps to learn the history and tradition of the different people belonging to different places. The person who translates is known as a translator. A translator helps to communicate between two other language peoples. The translator plays an important role between the countries who helps to maintain the friendship between the countries and in the development of world peace. The International Translation Day is observed to raise awareness about the profession of translation and to respect the work of the language professionals. Let’s see the history, theme, significance, and quotes for the International Translation Day.

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International Translation Day 2022: History

• On 24 May 2017, the General Assembly approved resolution 71/288 and declared September 30 as International Translation Day in order to identify the role of Translators inconnecting nations.
• They Choose September 30 as International Translation Day because the 30th September is the day of the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered as the patron saint of translators. 
• The celebration has been promoted by the International Federation of Translators (FIT) which was started in the year of 1953.
• In 1991 the  FIT launched the idea of International Translation Day to represent the solidarity of the translation community and to promote the profession of translation.

International Translation Day Theme 2022: 

• The International Translation Day is celebrated with some special theme. International Translation Day Theme 2022 is “Every culture deserves global respect.”

 International Translation Day 2022: Significance

• Translation is important for spreading the information, knowledge about the different cultures and their traditions.
• The International Translation Day gives the opportunity to cite the language translations professionals for their role in uniting nations.
• This day shows the importance of the role of translation and encourages the profession that helps in promoting and understanding the different cultural heritage.
• On this day we can start to learn different languages and their culture and we can spread information about the translation profession. 

International Translation Day 2022: Quotes

Here we give some quotes for the International Translation Day,

• “The ideal reader is a translator. He or she can pull a text to pieces, remove its skin, cut it to the bone, follow each artery and vein and thence fashion a new living being.”
• “Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.”
• “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

International Translation Day 2022: FAQs

Q: Who declared the International Translation Day?

A: International Translation Day was declared by the General Assembly.

Q: What is the theme of the International Translation Day 2022?

A: The theme of the International Translation Day 2022 is “Every culture deserves global respect.”

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