In October 2003, Indonesian language experts and devotees organised the 8th Indonesian Language Congress. Corresponding to the Youth Pledge in October 1928, which proclaimed the unity of homeland, nation and language, October is also celebrated annually as the month of Language and Literature. In this year's celebration, some seminars on language and literature were held at various institutions that had been paying attention to the development of the Indonesian language. The celebration of The Month of Language and Literature in 2003 has also become part of the 8th Indonesian Language Congress.