To protect the Awadhi-Hindi language, we should not be ashamed of using it in our communication on a regular basis, advised speakers at the event on Awadhi language on Saturday. Author Yatindra Mishra stressed teaching children their native language, including folk and Awadhi, at home. Mishra advocated for regular communication in Awadhi with youngsters.
He expressed concern on state of literary and folk language initiatives, noting their limited reach. "We avoid speaking in our native language as there is a perception that speaking in Awadhi or any other native language reflects lack of modernity. We should start speaking Awadhi at least in our homes to spread the language." Author Padma Shree Vidya Bindu Singh said, "There is a lot of literature in Awadhi language and we should use it in our daily lives and teach our children to read and communicate in it."
To protect the Awadhi-Hindi language, we should not be ashamed of using it in our communication on a regular basis, advised speakers at the event on Awadhi language on Saturday. Author Yatindra Mishra stressed teaching children their native language, including folk and Awadhi, at home. Mishra advocated for regular communication in Awadhi with youngsters.
He expressed concern on state of literary and folk language initiatives, noting their limited reach. "We avoid speaking in our native language as there is a perception that speaking in Awadhi or any other native language reflects lack of modernity. We should start speaking Awadhi at least in our homes to spread the language." Author Padma Shree Vidya Bindu Singh said, "There is a lot of literature in Awadhi language and we should use it in our daily lives and teach our children to read and communicate in it."