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In Taiwan We Speak

Shame, Pain, and Pride in Learning Your Mother Tongue Anew (ft. Eleng Kazangiljan)
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  • 31 December, 2024
In Taiwan We Speak

“There’s a foreigner on the phone!” That’s what young Eleng Kazangiljan exclaimed, only to discover it was her own Paiwan language. Growing up in a Taigi-speaking environment, she missed the opportunity to learn her mother’s tongue—but is now passionately reclaiming it.

In this episode, Paiwan activist and scholar Eleng Kazangiljan joins host Oleksandr Shyn to explore the profound impact of language loss in their lives. Eleng also teaches us some essential Paiwan words and phrases.

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