Pidgin languages: PM Modi releases ‘Thirukkural’ in Tok Pisin language

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Papua New Guinea released Tamil Classic ‘Thirukkural’ in Tok Pisin.

  • The release of the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in Tok Pisin signifies the commitment of both India and Papua New Guinea to cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Key points

  • This initiative serves as a bridge, connecting the rich literary heritage of India with the people of Papua New Guinea.
  • It offers an opportunity for the residents of this Pacific nation to explore and appreciate the profound wisdom and values enshrined in the Thirukkural.
  • Tok Pisin is the lingua franca of the entire country of Papua New Guinea.
  • It is, in fact, the most widely used language of the urban areas.
  • Tok Pisin, originally a pidgin language, evolved into a Creole language.
  • Pidgin languages are those that have been created when people who speak different languages need to communicate for specific reasons.
  • These languages are formed during times when traders from Europe sailed to places like Africa, South America, and various islands in the Oceania.
  • However, pidgins can develop anytime there is a need for communication between speakers of different languages. They are a mix of words from each language and have a simplified grammar.

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