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CultureLadin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up ancient language

The Dolomites draw more tourists every year, but amid the millions of visitors, about 30,000 residents continue to speak Ladin. The language, understood only by its local speakers, is one of Europe’s oldest minority languages.

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Ladin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up ancient language
Ladin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up ancient languageCulture