This week, I started the Facebook group “Ron Kulere” which is meant for anyone who is interested in the language, history and culture of the Ron and Kulere people. I am happy that a number of Ron people have joined this new group. According to their comments, they are highly interested in the preservation of their language and culture and deplore the fact that their language is in danger.
But it is not yet too late! Among the Ron-Kulere people there are many gifted language speakers, creative writers and artists. Back in 1994, I met one of them — a young man named Amos Emmanuel from Daffo who wrote down a few stories in the Ron language for me. Here is one about a woman who stole palm oil at the market. I hope you will enjoy it! (Sorry, no English translation and audio recording this time) Continue reading
