Sanna Stories -Echoes of an Endangered Language

Welcome to the channel! My name is Iliana Skordi, and I'm here to share the journey of revitalizing and documenting Cypriot Maronite Arabic , a language that is not only recognized as a protected minority language of Cyprus but is also safeguarded under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages and registered in both the UNESCO Red Book and Atlas of Languages in Danger.

Cypriot Maronite Arabic or Sanna, is a rare and endangered language with deep historical roots, including ties to Aramaic, the language of Jesus, and ancient Arabic. 

Almost two decades ago, my parents laid the foundation for an NGO dedicated to securing the recognition of this language under the European Charter. Now, I am continuing their work and pushing for the full implementation of the Charter's provisions to ensure the language’s revitalization. Through this channel, I will be sharing the initiatives and efforts underway,

Join me as we explore the importance of saving an endangered language!