Wednesday, April 2, 2008
China's Manchu speakers struggle to save language
Even though some 10 million Chinese citizens describe themselves as ethnic Manchus, only 18 people in an isolated village in northeastern China, all older than 80, still speak the language.
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Wow, I didn't realize there was anyone alive who still spoke it. I hope they can save it somehow, it's a beautiful language...
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