Mexican officials learn Nahuatl, the language of Aztecs (fwd link)

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Mexican officials learn Nahuatl, the language of Aztecs

ANCIENT TONGUE: Mexico City's mayor said that a people that forgets its origins
will be at the mercy of those who dominate global culture

THE GUARDIAN, MEXICO CITY
Friday, Feb 29, 2008, Page 7

"The smoking stars gather against it and the one who cares for flowers is about
to be destroyed."

This was the way one Aztec poem foretold the crushing of empire and culture that
would come at the hands of the Spanish. Nearly 500 years later, Mexico City's
left-wing mayor wants everyone to learn the language of the Aztecs.

Marcelo Ebrard has asked all city officials and employees to learn Nahautl in an
effort to tackle discrimination against the indigenous minority and engender
greater appreciation of past glories.

Full article link below:
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2008/02/29/2003403379