Friday, September 26
Activities 2025

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Each year on September 26^th, the European Day of Languages (EDL) celebrates the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe. Initiated by the Council of Europe and supported by the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), the day promotes the importance of lifelong language learning and fosters appreciation for the many languages spoken both across Europe and around the world. Whether inside the classroom or in everyday life, language learning is a powerful tool for intercultural dialogue, inclusion, and mutual understanding.

EUNIC New York’s 2025 Project: “Europe in the City”

To mark this year’s European Day of Languages, EUNIC New York invites New Yorkers to explore the many European influences woven into the city’s urban landscape. Our 2025 initiative, “Europe in the City”, features a specially curated map of Manhattan landmarks; from bridges and buildings to statues and museums that reflect the enduring impact of European languages, artists, and histories.

In the days leading up to September 26, EUNIC New York member institutions will take over the @eunicnyc Instagram channel to spotlight each location; sharing language trivia, historical context, and cultural insights that bring “Europe in the City” to life. Follow along on Instagram to learn something new, explore the city with fresh perspective, and celebrate the power of languages to connect us all.

EUNIC New York: 
Created in 2007, the New York cluster of EUNIC, bringing together around 40 cultural institutes, general consulates and cultural missions from the countries of the European Union, is working together with NYC and American partners to promote cultural diversity and understanding; strengthen the transatlantic dialogue and cultural cooperation; conduct research and share best practices; showcase European values and creativity in the arts, creative industries, development cooperation, digitalization, education, gender, heritage, human rights, language and multilingualism, social inclusion, sports, sustainability, tourism, youth, and others.

Queens Night Market:
The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly, open-air night market in Queens. It features up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, food, and small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens.

Participating institutions: EU Delegation to the United Nations, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany NY, Goethe-Institut NY, Consulate General of Switzerland in NY, Romanian Cultural Institute, Instituto Cervantes, Consulate General of Spain, Education Office, Polish Cultural Institute, Camoes Institute, Consolato Generale d`Italia NY, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Consulate General of France in NY, French Institute Alliance Francaise, Consulate General Portugal NY, FACE- Foundation,  Delegation of Flanders to the USA, Consulate General of Estonia, New York State Education Department (Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages), NYC Department of Education (Division of Multilingual Learners), NYS Statewide Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN), NY State Association for Bilingual Education, Duolingo, Imagine Learning.