I want to rend hommage to all those people who understand a
message, its cultural background and its connotation in order to translate it
into another language keeping its real meaning. Their work bridges linguistic
gaps and facilitate efficient communication.
As stated in the United Nations site, www.un.org ,
“International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to
pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important
role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and
cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and
security.
Transposition of a literary or scientific work, including technical
work, from one language into another language, professional translation,
including translation proper, interpretation and terminology, is indispensable
to preserving clarity, a positive climate and productiveness in international
public discourse and interpersonal communication.
Thus, on 24 May 2017, the General Assembly adopted
resolution 71/288 on the role of language professionals in connecting nations
and fostering peace, understanding and development, and declared 30 September
as International Translation Day.”
