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A school in Guatemala celebrates the Kaqchikel language through music and storytelling, emphasizing the importance of preserving Indigenous languages ahead of International Mother Language Day.
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A Guatemalan school hosted a Kaqchikel performance by singer Sara Curruchich to promote Indigenous language preservation ahead of International Mother Language Day.