Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Reclaiming Language Identity highlights the importance of preserving indigenous and local languages as vital expressions of cultural heritage and personal identity. Through Mara's journey of rediscovering Chavacano, the story illustrates how intergenerational learning and community participation can revive endangered languages and strengthen cultural continuity. It emphasizes that language preservation begins with everyday conversations that connect the past with future generations.
DOI: 10.64591/21q4rb95
Author: Ma. Theresa Eustaquio
Institution: Isabela State University
Language: English
Topic: Language and Culture
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7201854703