The aim of this exhibition is to make two aspects known to the Basque population. On the one hand, we want to show how we understand linguistic cooperation: what value, importance and opportunities it offers us. On the other hand, to bring it closer to the indigenous peoples, so that we can get to know their feelings and sensitivities. At the same time, it also reflects on the relationship between biodiversity and linguistic diversity.

Visitors who come to the exhibition will find several stories and, accompanied by different images, will bring us closer to an indigenous language and a different world. The panels reflect the words and views of the indigenous communities.

These stories are just a sample of some of the indigenous languages from around the world. Most are languages on the verge of extinction; they struggle to survive and are often situated in societies surrounded by conflict. Yet these communities are working hard and passionately to try to revive them.

In addition to the images and stories, the panels are accompanied by a brief fact sheet, showing information about the status of each language shown on each panel. In addition, they have a QR, which shows the opportunity to listen to each story in the original indigenous language.

On the other hand, on one of the screens we show a piece of the documentary Beltzean Mintzo and a series of images related to linguistic cooperation.

This exhibition is the result of the cooperation between Garabide Elkartea (a non-governmental organization for linguistic cooperation) and the UNESCO Chair of World Linguistic Heritage.

• ITURRI Cultural Center, Elorrio

• Ecohouse in Urbaibai

• ARKUPE Cultural Center, Aretxabaleta

• Day of the Museums

From 18 May to 1 June, due to Museum Day. More information here.
 

• Carlos Santamaria library

During the Basque Week organised by the Gipuzkoa Campus, we held a guided tour of the exhibition on 27 November. The exhibition was on display until 29 December. More information here.