Manchu language revitalisation programs
Introduction to Manchu Language:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchu_language
Manchu, one of the official languages of the Qing dynasty (1636–1912) of China spoken by Manchus is a critically endangered East Asian Tungusic language native to the historical region of Manchuria in Northeast China. Although today the vast majority of Manchus speak only Mandarin Chinese, several thousand can speak Manchu as a second language through governmental primary education or free classes for adults in classrooms or online.
Why revitalising Manchu Language:
Concrete Manchu Language Revitalisation programs:
- leaders:
Liu and Sure, who are two leaders in leading grassroots schools respectively in Northern China and central Beijing.
- target group:
In terms of organisation, more than 15 grassroots schools have been founded with main leaders and regular volunteering teachers. All courses are open to the public, regardless of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, and age. It has spread across China from the largest Manchu community in North-Eastern province of Liaoning to the southern province of Guangdong.
