T Senka Ao delivering his speech during the observance of International Mother Language Day at AKM Conference Hall, Mokokchung on February 21. (Morung Photo)
AKM launches project for promotion and development of Ao language
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | February 21
The Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) observed the International Mother Language Day by launcheing its project titled “AKM- A decade long initiation for the promotion and development of Ao language” at its Conference Hall on February 21.
Padma Shri T Senka Ao, who graced the event as the main speaker at the event said, “language is power and when you lose your language you are no better than a slave.” T Senka Ao in his speech highlighted the importance and also the difficulties faced by Ao language. He maintained that a dictionary is never complete with words; however, there should be no error in the interpretation of the meaning of the words.
He also stressed on the spelling challenges faced by Ao language and opined that it can only be solved through combined acceptance. He also urged the Churches to write articles and contents which will attract the young generation to infuse interest in Ao language.
Further, stressing that language is technical, science and culture, T Senka Ao also called upon the participants to become the middlemen of Ao Language, where one teach others what one knows and one also tries to learn more from elders, which will be a treasure for generations to come.
He also wished for Ao language to be recognized under the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution and for this he urged the Ao Senden, Watsü Mungdang and AKM to strive towards developing the Ao language.
