EUROPE DAY 9th May

Hi, Guys!,

60 years ago, on 9th May 1950, Robert Schumman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe, it was really necessary to keep peaceful relations among the countries. This proposal is known as "Schumman Declaration", and it is regarded as the beginning of the European Union.

Nowadays, the European Day is somehow celebrated at European schools. Children can recognise the Eurpean flag, the anthem, whose melody comes from the Ninth Symphony composed by Beethoven in 1823; the motto "UNITY IN DIVERSITY"; and the single currency "the euro".

Therefore, thanks to the symbols of the European Union, all the European citizens are united to work for peace and prosperity, and our different traditions, languages and cultures are also part of Europe, even more, they make Europe more significant, and we can teach our students to respect other cultures paying attention to this enriching diversity.