We should all have to learn Greek, Turkish Cypriot dialects

I have always believed that Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot should have been and still be taught in our  schools today. 

We have evolved over thousands of years and for many of them were known as Cypriots who spoke in a Cypriot dialect, not Turkish or Greek, as some words spoken by both communities are not understood by Turkish- or Greek-speaking nationals.

We should be very proud of who we are and preserve our identity, culture and the languages spoken by both communities.

 

Linos Antoniades,

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