Pashto Language Day

The Eurasia department and Inalco students are organizing a cultural day dedicated to the Pashto language. The event will be held in Hall 2, where a series of activities and presentations will take place from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
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Journée de la langue pashto 2024 © Mathilde Weibel‎

The day will begin with the sale of delicious Afghan specialties, including tea and saffron, offering participants an authentic taste experience of Afghan culture. At the same time, Afghan music will be played.

Among the main activities, you can enjoy an exhibition and trials of traditional Afghan outfits, with the opportunity to take photos as a souvenir. A quiz on Pashto proverbs will be set up, providing an opportunity to test your linguistic and cultural knowledge. An introductory session to Pashto will explore this fascinating language.

Throughout the day, there will be visual elements in the hall, including a map of Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as a map of Paris where places related to Pashto such as restaurants, stores, cultural venues and Afghan grocery stores will be indicated. An explanatory panel on the Pashto language and a few snapshots from the "Afghan Interiors" exhibition will also be on display to enrich visitors' experience.

This cultural day will therefore highlight the linguistic and cultural richness of Pashto, and offer participants an authentic immersion in Afghan culture!

Program

11am-2pm: sale of Afghan food, tea and saffron

12am-2pm: playing of Afghan music

9:30am-4pm:

  • Exhibition and try-on of traditional Afghan outfits with souvenir photo
  • Quiz on Pashto proverbs
  • Pashto initiation session

Contact: sarah.hermann@inalco.fr