A celebration of multilingualism (including prizes, activities for all ages, cultural performances, and delicious international cuisines)
Join EUNIC New York for a vibrant celebration of the European Day of Languages at the Queens Night Market on September 28th from 4pm to midnight! Enjoy a day filled with diverse culinary delights, performances from talented European artists, a language lottery, and fun activities for all ages. Come explore the rich linguistic heritage of Europe and indulge in delicious food from diverse international cuisines!
EUNIC Stand at the Queens Night Market: stop by booth H from 4pm – 12am to learn more about what European Day of Languages-related activities will be happening on the day and to learn more about EUNIC New York’s mission and future programming!
© Queens Night Market
European Day of Languages Event Program:
| Time | Event | Location |
| 4:00pm – 12:00 am |
| EUNIC Stand (H) |
| 6:20pm | Language Lottery Drawing #1 | Announced at Performance Area |
| 6:30pm – 7:15pm | Eliane Amherd (Swiss) | Performance Area |
| 7:30pm – 8:15pm | The Csűrdöngölő folk dance ensemble with the Holdvilág folk music band (Hungarian) | Performance Area |
| 8:30pm – 9:15pm | Beñat Urrutia (Basque folk dance and music) | Performance Area |
European Day of Languages Activities:
- Language Lottery: Stop by the EUNIC stand to enter your name for the chance to win a free language class in the European language of your choice! We will hold two separate drawings during the day, giving you double the chances to win. The first drawing will be announced at the performance area at 6:20pm and the second will be notified at the end of the day via email. All winners will be contacted the following week via email to claim their prizes. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to expand your language skills! See table below for more details about available language courses:
Language Institution Age Level Format Basque Etxepare Basque Institute Adult Beginner Online Czech Czech Center New York Adult Beginner-Intermediate Online Dutch ‘t Klokhuis All All In person or online (TBC) French L’Alliance New York Adult All In person or online German Goethe-Institut New York All All Online Hungarian Liszt Institute New York – Hungarian Cultural Center All Beginner Online Italian IACE- Italian Language Center Adult All Online Portuguese Camões- Instituto da Cooperação e da Lingua Adult All Online Romanian Romanian Cultural Institute Adult Beginner Online Spanish Instituto Cervantes NY All All Language course (in-person) Spanish Instituto Cervantes NY All All 1-Year Library membership
- “Two-Minute Tandem Partner” : Join a quick language exchange with a European language representative. In just a few minutes, learn conversational phrases, pronunciation tips, and cultural context, perfect for navigating the Queens Night Market. Visit the EUNIC stand to discover available languages.
- “Spin to Win” : Stop by the EUNIC stand to answer trivia questions and get the chance to win amazing prizes from our EUNIC Institutions. Answer questions about languages spoken in the EU, NYC, the US, and more. Test your knowledge and celebrate the European Day of Languages with us!
- European cultural performances: throughout the event, stop by the performance space at the Queens Night Market to enjoy various performances from European artists.
Queens Night Market:
The Queens Night Market is a large, family-friendly open-air night market in Queens, featuring up to 100 independent vendors selling merchandise, art, and food and featuring small-scale cultural performances, all celebrating the rich cultural diversity and heritage of NYC and Queens.
Questions? Contact: lucy.patterson@goethe.de