Endangered languages

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/14/ayapaneco-dying-languages_n_849319.html I came across this post because of the interesting one liner “last two people speaking a dying language fluently wont talk to each other” We all wish that this will never be the case with our dear old Kutchi. I try to not mix English words when talking Kutchi …

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Teach Kids to speak in Kutchi (Kachchhi)

Our mother language (Matru Bhasha) Kachchhi is a part of  our identity and all of us would definitely like our kids to speak fluently in Kachchhi better than any other language they may know. How to ensure that our kids speak in Kachchhi fluently irrespective of the pressures to learn and speak other languages especially since lot …

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14th Jan – one of the happiest day in Gujarat

Yesterday was 14th Jan – “Makar Sankranti” or “Uttraan” as it is called in Gujarat. One of the happiest day for Gujarati people. This is the only Indian Festival which comes according to the english calender. It is always celebrated on 14th Jan. In Gujarat life comes to an stand-still. The roads become empty – as if there is a cerfew – every-body is on the terrace right from the morning to late evening – flying kites – music – enjoying undhyu – having fun ….

A Kite Festival was organised by the gujarati daily ‘Divya Bhaskar’ & Lions Club of Mandvi and the venue was the beautiful Mandvi Beach. It was a great experience. Sharing the same with all Kutchis away from Kutch …..

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Kutchi language

Hello everyone! I have recently developed an interest in Kutchi, cos of my boyfriend. It’s a very interesting “Boli” ‘cos of the lovely way it combines so many languages. I love the way it sounds… Another reason why I find it fascinating is that I am training to become a …

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Kutch jo Crossword – on Kutchi New Year

Ajj Ashadhi Beej je Deen Aieen Madike Naye Varen ji Vadhaeeyun …. and on this Kutchi New Years Day try solving this crossword on Kutch. Send your answers to hesusuji@yahoo.com – Enjoy. [photopress:Panjo_Crossword.jpg,full,alignleft] ACROSS 3 Once called as the ‘Paris of Kutch’, Today is a World Class Port. 5 This …

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