1000's of Bolivian State Employees Learn Indigenous Languages
1000's of Bolivian State Employees Learn Indigenous Languages
Published 3 August 2015 (5 hours 48 minutes ago)
President Evo Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous leader, participated in a ceremony on Sunday in which thousands of public sector employees received certificates for proficiency in Indigenous languages.
During his speech on Sunday, Morales emphasized the importance of restoring traditional Bolivian identities as well as learning through practice.
“We are beginning to recover our languages, which contributes towards the good of the people,” Morales stated during the celebration.
Bolivia, which offers language courses to public workers, officially recognizes 36 native languages. The Aymara language is one of the most common, along with Quechua and Guarani.
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