Children embrace Cornish language as it enjoys ‘remarkable resurgence’
Summary
The Cornish language, known as Kernewek, is experiencing a revival among children in Cornwall. Local schools are teaching the language, and a ten-year council plan aims to make it widely spoken and visible in everyday life across the region.Key Facts
- Nearly 200 children gathered at a celebration event in Truro to showcase their learning of Kernewek.
- Cornwall Council has a 10-year strategy to make Cornish a "thriving, forever language," including bilingual schools and public use.
- The council’s goals include children leaving primary school with basic Cornish skills and having official uses like births, marriages, and road signs in the language.
- Kernewek was officially recognized under the European charter for regional or minority languages in January, giving it more protection and status.
- About 500 people in Cornwall speak Cornish fluently, with 2,000 having basic knowledge.
- The language’s revival is largely due to volunteers, not government programs.
- Recent efforts include a BBC podcast to teach Cornish and public events like a Kernewek mass at Truro Cathedral.
- Cornwall Council wants Cornwall to become a devolved nation within the UK to unlock more funding for initiatives like the Kernewek revival.
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