B.C.’S CANTONESE SPEAKERS FIGHT TO PRESERVE LANGUAGE AMID UNCERTAINTY IN HONG KONG

Description: This CBC article addresses the efforts to preserve the Cantonese language in British Columbia amidst concerns of its decline. It discusses community initiatives, educational programs, and cultural events aimed at promoting Cantonese usage. The piece highlights the challenges posed by generational language shifts and the dominance of other languages. It emphasizes the cultural significance of maintaining Cantonese as a living language.

Theme: LANGUAGE ACTIVISM
Region: MARITIMES
Province/Territory: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Type of Resource: News Article

Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/preserve-cantonese-language-1.6961355

Keywords: Cantonese, Preservation, Language, British Columbia, Community, Education, Culture, Generational, Initiatives, Heritage