Rotuman Language Week
Information Report
Rotuman Language Week Information Reports Noa’ia thats Hello in the Rotuman Language. My information report today will share with you some important facts about Rotuma.
Rotuma is located in the Southern Atmosphere. To the North of Rotuma is the island Tuvalu, East of Rotuma is Samoa, South is Fiji, and West is Vanuatu.
Population : Routmas total population is less than 2,000 (1,594) people. Within more living in Fiji ( Total 10,000 on Fiji ).
The Languages spoken on Rotuma are English and Rotuman. Sadly the Rotuman language is classified as endangered. There are now only 15,000 speakers of the Rotuman language in the world.
The Rotuma and its language can teach us how important it is to hold onto what is our culture, language and heritage. Yes we move forward to succeed in life with changes in countries and languages. Rotuman people are showing the need to keep our language and cultures alive. To keep your culture alive you could maybe join a club or start a group and practice/learn more of your culture.
Rotuman Language Supports : Shapes identity, On the United Nations endangered language list, Helps to succeed ancestors wishes for a better tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteNoa ' ia Leah !
ReplyDeleteYour blog about Rotuman Language week is amazing, I love all your facts about Rotuma which is also interesting . Your last paragraph which explains how to keep our culture alive is also very helpful. Keep up the good work !
Hanisiof Hannah .