DILI, 10 March 2025 (TATOLI) – The Embassies of Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Mozambique and Timor-Leste in Indonesia held the first preparatory meeting for the celebration of the World Portuguese Language Day, which is celebrated annually on 5 May.
The meeting shared possible activities, information, and perspectives on the importance of celebrating CPLP Day, as well as the socialization of the Portuguese language, culture, and community in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Ambassador Soares reiterated his support and reaffirmed the promptness of the Timor-Leste Embassy to participate in the discussed events and programs.
The meeting was organized by His Excellency Miguel de Carvalho Velozo, Ambassador of Portugal to Indonesia, at the Chancellery of the Embassy of Portugal and was attended by the Ambassadors of Angola (Florêncio Almeida), Brazil (George Monteiro), Mozambique (Belmiro Malate), and Timor-Leste (Roberto Soares).
The date of 5 May was officially established in 2009 by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) to celebrate the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures.
In 2019, the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference decided to proclaim 5 May of each year as “World Portuguese Language Day”.
The Portuguese language is not only one of the most widespread languages in the world, with more than 265 million speakers spread through all continents, but it is also the most widely spoken language in the southern hemisphere. Portuguese remains, today, a major language of international communication and a language with a strong geographical projection, destined to increase.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno Martins
