Bilingual Collection

Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German Nurses learning Russian, between c1915 and c1918. German nurses in a class room studying the Russian language during World War I.

Japan, Tokyo, Postbox

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Sushi Restaurant, Touch Screen Conveyor Belt Ordering System

Chicago - Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial
United States, State of Illinois, Chicago. Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in 2005, it pays tribute to all those in the community who served in the armed services

Gravestone of Benjamin, son of Mordecai. From the Jewish Com
Gravestone of Benjamin, son of Mordecai. 1284. From the Jewish Community Cemetery Spandau, near Berlin. Sandstone. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Franco-Flemish alphabet (coloured woodblock engraving)
CHT169616 Franco-Flemish alphabet (coloured woodblock engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Belgian, out of copyright

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Amusing grass is napping please don t disturb sign

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Bhutan, Bumthang District, Jakar, exterior of local hotel

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Scotland, Highland Council Mobile Library with signage in both English and Gaelic

Croatia, Zagreb, Old town, Tourist information signs Park Josipa Jurja Strossmayer

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Bhutan, Sengor, Milestones on the side of the main east-west highway showing distances to towns

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UAE, Dubai, Municipal sign showing rules and penalties on the Creek with skyline behind

Japan Tokyo Station a train schedule display
Japan, Tokyo, Station, a train schedule display, bilingual, on platform

Mass book in Greek and Arabic, Sunday Mass in Haifa Melkite Cathedral, Haifa, Israel, Middle East

Tablet with bilingual inscription erected by King Hammurabi
Tablet with bilingual inscription in Sumerian and Akkadian erected by King Hammurapi of Babylon from Ur, from the British Museums collection

Japan, Roppongi Hills at dusk; Tokyo, Directional sign and Mori Tower

Bilingual poster on the wall of the Church of Evangelistria, built in the late 14th century. Mistras. Lakonia Province. Peloponnese Region

Environmental protection, painted sign, Do not cut trees depicting a felled tree and a crossed-out axe, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

bilingual sign, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China
Bilingual sign, Shamian Island, Guangzhou, China

Planetary post at Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Archaeological remains of the House of Cleopatra, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Attic Red-Figure Bilingual Cup Type A; Oltos, Greek (Attic), active about 525 - 500 B.C. and Hischylos; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 515 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 13 to 13.2 x W (with handles)

Entrance sign to the Latin Patriarchate in the Christian Quarter in the Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East, Asia

Spices, display in a store in the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Way Out exit sign, Indic script, Tamil Nadu, India

Warning sign in English and German on the fence of a predator enclosure, Namibia

Signpost near Allihies, Slieve Miskish Mountains, Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland, British Isles, Europe

Sign in German and English Bitte achten Sie auf die Mulltrennung, Please be careful with the division of the garbage

Chinatown, San Franciisco, California, USA

Bilingual directional sign for Japanese Garden at Butchart Gardens Victoria British Columbia Canada

Do Not Enter, Rehabilitation area bilingual sign in coniferous forest, Mount Revelstoke N. P
Do Not Enter, Rehabilitation area bilingual sign in coniferous forest, Mount Revelstoke N.P. Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, Canada, September

Watch For Amphibians bilingual sign beside road in coniferous forest, Mount Revelstoke N. P
Watch For Amphibians bilingual sign beside road in coniferous forest, Mount Revelstoke N.P. Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, Canada, September

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) crossing bilingual warning sign on roadside verge, Denbighshire, Wales, April

Birdwatchers using spotting scopes to view nesting seabirds on cliffs, beside Dangerous Cliffs, Clogwyni Peryglus bilingual sign on clifftop, with lighthouse in background, South Stack Lighthouse

Dangerous Cliffs, Clogwyni Peryglus bilingual sign on clifftop, with lighthouse in background, South Stack Lighthouse, Holyhead, Holy Island, South Stack Cliffs RSPB Reserve, Anglesey, Wales, June

Keep Out Military Firing Range and Danger bilingual signs at coastal military firing range, Castlemartin Range, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

No Entry, MOD Permit Holders Only bilingual sign on gate at coastal military firing range, Castlemartin Range, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

North Africa, Morocco, newspaper vendors display with newspapers in Latin and Arabic script, close up

Cambodia, Banteay Chhmar, Beware of landmines sign

Etruscan civilization, Travertine marble stele with Celtic-Latin bilingual inscription, side A, From Todi
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Travertine marble stele with Celtic-Latin bilingual inscription, side A. From Todi, Umbria Region, Italy

Alchemical elements, 18th century
Alchemical elements. 18th-century artwork of an alchemists laboratory and furnaces, with a list of alchemical elements in Latin

George K. Burgess, US physicist C014 / 0120
George Kimball Burgess (1874-1932), US physicist. Burgess was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and then at the University of Paris

Caution, Bears, Mountain Lions, Rattlesnakes, Flash Floods bilingual warning sign in desert, Whitewater Preserve, Southern California, U.S.A

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"Bilingual: Embracing the Language Diversity Across Cultures" Language is a powerful tool that connects people from different corners of the world, and being bilingual opens up a whole new world of opportunities. From simple everyday hints like "Way to toilet" signs in multiple languages to more intricate expressions of culture through scripts like Indic scripts in Tamil Nadu, India, language diversity enriches our lives. In Chicago's Chinese American Veterans Memorial, bilingual inscriptions honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served their country. Similarly, even gravestones tell stories in different tongues; one such example is Benjamin's gravestone with Hebrew script at the Jewish Com cemetery. The influence of bilingualism can be seen beyond physical spaces as well. A vibrant poster on the wall of the Church of Evangelistria serves as a reminder that faith transcends language barriers. In Japan, Tokyo's postboxes bear labels in both Japanese and English, ensuring effective communication for locals and visitors alike. When it comes to satisfying our taste buds, even sushi restaurants have embraced bilingualism with touch screen conveyor belt ordering systems found in Honshu, Tokyo. This innovative approach allows customers to navigate menus effortlessly regardless of their linguistic background. Traveling further eastward brings us to Turkey's Xanthian Obelisk - an ancient monument adorned with inscriptions in multiple languages showcasing historical interactions between civilizations. Meanwhile, Franco-Flemish alphabet woodblock engravings highlight Europe's rich linguistic heritage. Bilingualism extends beyond written words too; it becomes a bridge between nations. The engraving depicting Mechti Kuli Beg - Persian Ambassador to Prague - symbolizes diplomatic relations fostered through multilingual dialogue during 1605. These captivating images captured by EyeUbiquitous photographers remind us that embracing bilingualism fosters understanding and unity among diverse cultures worldwide. Let us celebrate this beautiful tapestry woven by languages across continents.