Georgia celebrates Mother Language Day (Deda Enis Dge) on April 14. Marking this significant date for the Georgian people, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that defending the Georgian language in 1978 meant preserving the idea of an independent state.
Kobakhidze added that in the modern world, preserving national identity still requires great effort; therefore, it is the duty of the Georgian people to “tirelessly care for our most vital national treasure.”
“April 14, 1978, holds a special place in our country’s history. On this day, Georgia united as one to defend its mother tongue. It was an unprecedented event — the Georgian people showed the world that they would never compromise their national dignity.
At that time, defending the language meant preserving the idea of an independent state. That is why this historic victory gave a powerful impetus to the national liberation movement. The generation of April 14 preserved the foundation upon which our sovereignty stands today.
Our duty to our native language is eternal. In the modern world, preserving national identity still requires great effort. It is our duty to tirelessly care for our most vital national treasure.
The strength and development of the mother tongue are among the most important conditions for the stability of the Georgian state,” the Prime Minister’s statement on Mother Language Day reads.
