September 30 2009
I'd like to start by wishing everybody a happy World Translator's Day! (oh and if you're in Botswana, happy Independence Day)
In 1991 the International Federation of Translators (FIT) decided that setting aside one day a year would be an appropriate way to recognise the work of translators and to raise their profile. And they settled for September 30th, a day also celebrated as the day of feast for St Jerome, translation (as well as archaeologists; archivists; Bible scholars; librarians; libraries; schoolchildren and students)'s patron saint.
So, have a great World Translator's Day!
And tomorrow you can tell me how you
celebrated.
Posted 2009-09-30 by Nic loves languages (homepage)
I must admit that I first forgot. I led my Wednesday as I normally do. I slept in, read (today it was Jeremy Munday on Even-Zohar) then met my peers to discuss a text we've been working on. It wasn't until much later that I realised the date!
Posted 2009-09-30 by Pamela Cruz
Happy Translator Day for you too :)
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