Hello World!

Welcome to a world where language knows no borders, where a simple greeting can bridge the gaps between cultures, and where a single word can connect hearts across continents. Today, we embark on a journey that celebrates the power of a universal language: a language that transcends barriers united nations and fosters a sense of belonging among us all. Welcome to World Hello Day!

On this special day, we come together to honor the beauty of diversity and the profound impact a simple "hello" can have. In a world often overshadowed by differences, World Hello Day reminds us that we share a common humanity beneath our unique customs, traditions, and languages.

 

Imagine millions of voices echoing globally, resonating with warmth, kindness, and curiosity. From the busy streets of bustling metropolises to the serene corners of remote villages, "hello" becomes more than just a word—a symbol of unity, compassion, and respect.

 

World Hello Day encourages us to step out of our comfort zones, to reach out to unfamiliar faces, and to embrace the unfamiliar. It prompts us to recognize the shared experiences that bind us together and to celebrate the diversity that enriches our world.

 

World Hello Day originated in 1973 in response to the Yom Kippur War, a conflict between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. Brian McCormack, a Ph.D. graduate from Arizona State University, and Michael McCormack, a graduate of Harvard University, created the day as a way to promote peace and understanding during a time of global tension.

The McCormack brothers believed that communication played a crucial role in resolving conflicts and building bridges between nations. They proposed the idea of a day dedicated to saying hello as a simple yet powerful gesture that could break down barriers and promote peaceful interactions.

Their vision gained support, and on November 21, 1973, the first World Hello Day was celebrated. Since then, it has become an annual event observed by people from various cultures and backgrounds worldwide.

Although World Hello Day originated as a response to a specific conflict, its message has evolved to embrace the broader ideals of unity, friendship, and global understanding. Today, it serves as a reminder of the importance of communication, empathy, and reaching out to one another with kindness and respect.

The word "hello" holds significance in various languages and cultures around the world. Some of them may generally be categorized as just a simple greeting. For example, in English “hello” is a simple expression of greeting; and, in Spanish, "hello" is often translated as "hola," a warm and friendly term. Similarly, in German, the hello word “Guten Tag” means " good day"; in French, it says "bonjour," which also means "good day”. They both send wishes to people they meet.

There are also some stands for wishing you health and good. Such that, in Latin, the roots of some languages, the hello word “salve” means “safety”, “salvation” and “welfare”; and, in Russian, “Здравствуйте”(Zdravstvuyte) means “to live long”; not to mention, in our language, Chinese ”你好” expresses the wishes of ”you are good”

Hello in some places even implies world peace. In Korean “안녕하세요” purport the message of “to do peace/well-being”; and, in Arabic "السلام عليكم" (pronounced "as-salamu alaykum" symbolizes as "peace be upon you”.

These different meanings of "hello" reflect the diversity and richness of human communication. They serve as reminders that a simple greeting can transcend language barriers and help create connections between people from different parts of the globe.

Today, we invite you to take part in this global movement. Whether you greet a neighbor, a stranger, or someone from a distant land, your "hello" has the power to bridge gaps, build friendships, and promote understanding. By uttering this simple word, you become an ambassador of goodwill, reminding us all that no matter where we come from or what language we speak, we are united by our shared desire for connection and harmony.

So, raise your voice, extend your hand, and let your "hello" resonate far and wide. Embrace the power of language, the power of a greeting, and the power of a world that says "hello" to peace, understanding, and the promise of a brighter future. Happy World Hello Day!

哈囉！

歡迎來到一個語言無國界的世界，一個簡單的問候可以彌合文化之間的鴻溝，一個詞可以連結不同地方的心。 今天，我們踏上了頌揚通用語言力量的旅程：讓語言超越了國與國之間的障礙，在我們所有人之間培養歸屬感。今天是快樂的世界你好日！

在這個特別的日子裡，人們齊聚一堂，紀念多樣性之美以及簡單的「你好」所能產生的深遠影響。 在一個經常被差異所掩蓋的世界裡，世界你好日提醒人們，在獨特的習俗、傳統和語言之下，我們有著共同的人性。

 

想像著數以百萬計的聲音在全球迴響，與溫暖、善良和好奇的心情產生共鳴。 從繁華大都市的繁忙街道到偏遠鄉村的寧靜角落，「你好」不再只是一個詞，而是團結、同情和尊重的象徵。

 

世界你好日更是鼓勵人們走出舒適區，接觸陌生的臉孔，擁抱陌生的人。 它讓人們認識到共同經歷中的聯結，並慶祝世界所擁有的多樣性。

 

這個節日起源於 1973 年，原意是為了回應贖罪日戰爭，一個以色列與埃及和敘利亞領導的阿拉伯國家聯盟之間的衝突。在全球緊張的時期，畢業於亞利桑那州立大學 (Arizona State University) 的布萊恩·麥考馬克博士 (Brian McCormark) 和來自哈佛大學 (Harvard University)的邁克爾·麥考馬克 (Michael McCormack) 為了促進和平與理解，創立了這一天。

 

麥科馬克兄弟認為，溝通在解決衝突和建立國家間橋樑方面發揮著至關重要的作用。所以他們萌生了設立一個打招呼日子的想法，在揮揮手之間打破障礙，並促進和平互動。

 

他們的願景得到了支持，並於 1973 年 11 月 21 日慶祝了第一個世界你好日。 從那時起，它便成為世界各地不同文化和背景的人們慶祝的年度活動。

 

儘管世界你好日最初是為了應對特定衝突，但它現在所傳達的訊息已經演變為要團結、友誼和全球理解等更廣泛的理想。今天，它更是要提醒人們溝通、同理心以及以善意和尊重的方式相互接觸的重要性。

 

「你好」一詞在世界各地的各種語言和文化中都具有重要意義。其中一派可以歸類為簡單的問候。例如，在英語中「hello」只是一個簡單的問候語；在西班牙語，「你好」通常被翻譯為一個熱情友好的術語「hola」。 同樣的，在德語中，問候詞「Guten Tag」有著是祝願「美好的一天」；在法語中，「bonjour」也是有「美好的一天」的含意。它們都在為遇到的人送上祝福。

 

另外一派是代表著「祝福您健康美好」的含意。 例如，在拉丁語中，問候詞「salve」的意思是「安全」、「拯救」和「福利」； 在俄語中，問候詞「Здравствуйте」的意思是「長壽」； 更甚至，在我們的語言中，中文的「你好」也表達了「你很好」的願望。

 

「你好」一詞在有些地方甚至帶有著「世界和平」期盼。 在韓語中，問候詞「안녕하세요」的意思是「實現和平/幸福」； 在阿拉伯語的問候詞中，「السلام عليكم」也象徵著「願平安降臨」的意味。

 

這些不同意義的「你好」卻體現出人類在溝通上的多樣性和豐富性。也恰好提醒著人們，一個簡單的問候便能超越語言障礙，在來自全球不同地區的人們之間建立聯繫。

 

今天，請讓我們邀請您參與到這全球節日中。 無論您是向鄰居、陌生人還是來自遠方的人打招呼，您主動的問候都具有彌合分歧、建立友誼和促進理解的力量。 透過說出這個簡單的詞，提醒我們所有人，無論我們來自哪裡或說什麼語言，我們都因對聯繫與和諧的共同渴望而團結在一起。

 

所以，請張揚你的聲音，請揮揮你的雙手，讓「你好」引起廣泛的共鳴。擁抱語言的力量，擁抱問候的力量，擁抱一個向和平、理解和承諾邁向更光明未來的世界。哈囉日快樂！