(Police) Badges, Borderlines and Bridges: Guyana's Venezuela Conundrum and the Spanish Language Shift
10/07/23 • 30 min
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In this episode, Sherida and Afia delve into a significant cultural and linguistic shift happening in Guyana. Join our hosts as they unravel the surprising news of the Guyanese police force adopting the term "Polícia" on their patrol cars, and the government's groundbreaking decision to make Spanish a compulsory language in the nation.
As we explore these developments, we'll discuss the profound impact on Guyanese locals, including how this shift affects their daily lives, communication, and the preservation of their unique cultural identity.
Is this change a bridge to new opportunities and international relations, or does it risk erasing the rich tapestry of Guyanese culture and heritage?
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that seeks to understand the motivation behind these decisions, their potential consequences, and the power of collective action.
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In this episode, Sherida and Afia delve into a significant cultural and linguistic shift happening in Guyana. Join our hosts as they unravel the surprising news of the Guyanese police force adopting the term "Polícia" on their patrol cars, and the government's groundbreaking decision to make Spanish a compulsory language in the nation.
As we explore these developments, we'll discuss the profound impact on Guyanese locals, including how this shift affects their daily lives, communication, and the preservation of their unique cultural identity.
Is this change a bridge to new opportunities and international relations, or does it risk erasing the rich tapestry of Guyanese culture and heritage?
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that seeks to understand the motivation behind these decisions, their potential consequences, and the power of collective action.
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Join Sherida and Afia in this episode of 'GYaff' as they delve into the intricate global geography that ties Guyanese people across the world together. Explore the compelling stories, motivations, and experiences behind the Guyanese diaspora's dispersion from their homeland and their diverse new homes worldwide.
Discover the remarkable contributions made by the diaspora to Guyana, even from distant shores, and learn how these global connections strengthen the cultural bonds that connect them to their Guyanese roots.
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Song of the Episode: I Am A Guyanese by Adrian Dutchin
To read the research the hosts cited, click here!
https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep26538.4
To view your hosts on the Guyana Streetview Game Show, click here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bSdLgpqJB4
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