José Emilio Pacheco’s 79th Birthday

Today, we celebrate José Emilio Pacheco, the Mexican poet, essayist, novelist, narrator, and translator considered among Mexico’s most important writers of the 20th century.

Born in Mexico City in 1939, Pacheco rose to prominence amidst a group of socially dedicated writers in the 1960s. His works frequently challenged Mexico’s political and literary elite, brought to light social issues, and explored the meaning of time, life, and death. Pacheco was known for his simple, direct words, which contrasted the figurative language used by many great poets of his time. 

Though he received no shortage of awards, including the esteemed Miguel de Cervantes Literature Prize in 2009, Pacheco notably downplayed his talents. On what would’ve been his 79th birthday, we honor him for his innumerable contributions to Mexican literature. 

In today’s Doodle by guest artist Loris Lora, the turtle shell comprising the second Google “g” references the cover of Pacheco’s first short story collection, El viento distante (The Distant Wind), published in 1963. The woman in the frame reimagines Las batallas en el desierto (Battles in the Desert). This 1981 novella was so popular it inspired a film, a comic, and even a classic rock song. In the right corner, a ship alludes to the cover of El principio del placer (The Pleasure Principle), while the cricket represents a poem that shares its name. 

Feliz cumpleaños, José Emilio Pacheco!

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Teachers' Day (Dominican Republic) 2018

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World Cup 2018 - Day 16

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is underway! Over the next month, players from the men's national teams of 32 countries will compete for top rank across 12 venues in 11 cities around the country. With a total of 64 matches (and plenty of GOOOALS!), the games will culminate at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15. 

This year's Doodle series celebrates the rich cultures and talent of all 32 participating countries by featuring guest artists hailing from each nation! Tune in to catch all 32 Doodles throughout the games, each illustrating the artist's interpretation of "What ⚽ looks like in my country."

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Today's Featured Artists

Argentina – Gaston Pacheco

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Football is the most popular sport in our country and the one that people are most passionate about. There're plenty of rituals around it, traditions, and even cábalas. It brings lots of expectations and excitement to the air and it's also a way to bring people together .

France – Helene Leroux

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: For the majority in France, football is something we have in our heart since childhood (whether it's through fuss-ball, collecting cards of players, playing together in the mud even if it's raining, video games, TV etc). It's an opportunity for people to gather to either play or cheer for their team. Football in France will always echo to the worldcup victory of 1998 and the color blue! Allez les bleus!!

Portugal – Tiago Galo

Uruguay – Macarena Campos

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Teachers' Day (Nicaragua) 2018

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Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis’ 125th Birthday

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World Cup 2018 - Day 15

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is underway! Over the next month, players from the men's national teams of 32 countries will compete for top rank across 12 venues in 11 cities around the country. With a total of 64 matches (and plenty of GOOOALS!), the games will culminate at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15. 

This year's Doodle series celebrates the rich cultures and talent of all 32 participating countries by featuring guest artists hailing from each nation! Tune in to catch all 32 Doodles throughout the games, each illustrating the artist's interpretation of "What ⚽ looks like in my country."

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Today's Featured Artists
 

Belgium – Sam Vanallemeersch 
 

Colombia – Diego Cadena Bejarano

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Futból is passion in Colombia. The World Cup is a time where we all come together and differences are left at the door. Futból helps us forget for a while the hardships that this country has endured and it helps us look forward to a more bright future.

England – Celyn Brazier

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: It is a quintessentially English national event that is tinged with excitement and frustration and tragedy in equal measure. At its best it represents people of many backgrounds and ethnicities coming together in dark, sweaty pubs while it is hot and sunny outside.

Japan – Shinji Tsuchimochi

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: For Japan, football is a familiar sport that is used as a subject of comics and animation. Children playing football have their own dream of becoming a hero one day by touching such things.

Panama – Juan Tang Hon

Poland – Świętosław "Slawek" Fedorczuk

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Football in Poland is more like a celebration than just a sport. It connects fans of all generations from kids to elders, even if they are not interested in the game on a daily basis.

Senegal – Pamplemus

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: In my country, Football is something special. We support our national team with passion. Moreover, people are used to playing with their loved ones in the evening at the beach and debate about games.
 

Tunisia – Noha Habaibe

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Football is the main sport in Tunisia. It is a passion that people share with each other.

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Efua Theodora Sutherland's 94th Birthday

Many great literary works owe their legacies to dedicated teachers who explore their meaning with their students. Prominent writer and teacher Efua Theodora Sutherland played a crucial role in both the creation and exploration of prominent plays across Ghana.

Sutherland (or Aunty Efua, as she was affectionately known), was one of Africa’s earliest female writers recognized locally and internationally for numerous theater works, including Foriwa (1962), Edufa (1967), and The Marriage of Anansewa (1975). She is credited with bringing literary and theatrical movements in Ghana between the 1950s and 1990s through her own works and helped develop the country’s educational curriculum for children.

At a time when women played a limited role in governance, Sutherland is also remembered for her extensive work on the U.N. Convention on the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.

Because of Sutherland’s dedication to children’s rights and cultural activism, thousands of students in Ghana (and beyond) have access to quality education and theater performance.

Happy 94th birthday to a pioneering dramatist, playwright and activist.

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World Cup 2018 - Day 14

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is underway! Over the next month, players from the men's national teams of 32 countries will compete for top rank across 12 venues in 11 cities around the country. With a total of 64 matches (and plenty of GOOOALS!), the games will culminate at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15. 

This year's Doodle series celebrates the rich cultures and talent of all 32 participating countries by featuring guest artists hailing from each nation! Tune in to catch all 32 Doodles throughout the games, each illustrating the artist's interpretation of "What ⚽ looks like in my country."

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Today's Featured Artists

Brazil – Pedro Vergani

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Football in Brazil is a state of mind, a moment when the country gathers to celebrate (or cry) together. It is an expression of an important part of our culture; it is art, rhythm, dance, hard work, teamwork, and a dash of cheekiness.

Costa Rica – Elizabeth Argüello

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: In Costa Rica, soccer makes us believe in ourselves, that there are no goals that can not be achieved. Football is dreaming big. We are a small country that achieves very great things. There are no limits, everything is possible!

Germany – Sua Balac

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: It is part of our culture and has played an important role in German history. Germany breathes and lives football, especially during the World Cup.

Mexico – Valeria Alvarez

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: In Mexico, soccer is passion, tradition, and magic. When the game starts, only one thing matters: the ball – more powerful than any social barrier.

Serbia – Bratislav Milenkovic

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Football is very popular in Serbia, an excellent opportunity for friends to gather, either on account of a local derby or to show support to their favorite team in some global competition, at the stadium or in front of the TV screen. It doesn't take much for any conversation to go in the direction of football, and it soon proves itself true that there are as many opinions and soccer strategies in Serbia as the number of people included in the conversation. And they're all right :)

South Korea – Subin Yang

Q: What does ⚽ mean in your country? 
A: Soccer has been and remains as one of the favorite sports of Korean people. We tend to look at soccer matches and see beyond a sport. When the soccer team wins a game, people also feel the pride for the country surge. Soccer, like many other sports, really brings Korean people together in unison, and the performance of the national team at the 2002 World Cup still remains as a legend for many people in Korea.

Sweden – Linnea Sterte

Switzerland – Chragi Frei

Q: What do you hope people take away from your Doodle?
A: If this doodle doesn't boost the team into the final it will at least boost our sausage sales.

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