e-dictionary preserves dying indigenous languages, cultures (fwd link)

[Phillip E Cash Cash]

e-dictionary preserves dying indigenous languages, cultures

2010/05/31 21:47:54

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) An e-dictionary of the languages and cultures of
Taiwan's indigenous people has been compiled to help preserve indigenous
mother tongues and collective memories that are quickly dying out, the
Ministry of Education said Monday.

The MOE urged people, particularly Taiwan's aborigines, to take advantage of
the e-dictionary, which can be found on the Web site http: //
citing.hohayan.net.tw/default.asp. The ministry said the reference work
would help users reinforce, learn or revive these dying languages and
cultures before it is too late. It covers the mother tongues of 14
indigenous mountain tribes and the Pingpu plains (low-lying areas)
aborigines.

Access full article below:
http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201005310035&Type=aEDU
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