What is Luzvimindan Project?
Luzvimindan Project aims to bridge the socio-cultural divide in the Philippines by creating an auxiliary language that is based on all or at least the major languages in the count
Why Luzvimindan Project is the name? Luzvimindan Project comes from Luzviminda, the portmanteau of the three major islands in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Luzviminda is also a feminine given name which can symbolize our motherland.
But why? There is a growing disdain for Tagalog among our southern non-Tagalog brethren especially Cebuano speaking groups so much so it is said that they would rather speak English than speak Tagalog. Furthermore, with Federalism right around the corner, this should be address as the gap may become wider as regions become independent of "Imperial Manila"
Creating a language that is truly based in all or at least the major languages will help bridge this socio-cultural gap among Filipinos that will hopefully unify our country.
But Filipino is the national language not Tagalog. While it is true that Filipino is the national language, Filipino is simply a dialect of Tagalog spoken in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Filipino and Tagalog is essentially one and the same. Filipino and Tagalog are not distinct languages. Although it is said the original aim was to make Filipino based on languages of the Philippines, unfortunately, it simply became a dialect of Tagalog.
"(Filipino is) simply Tagalog in syntax and grammar, with no grammatical element or lexicon coming from ... other major Philippine languages."[13]
"(Filipino is) essentially a formalized version of Tagalog."[14]
1) Removing Filipino as the national language, and making English the only national language.
This is the easiest but this is the least effective and least nationalistic. This is a bit ironic but we would rather have a language that is imperfect rather than be united by a foreign one. This is the easiest, but the easiest is usually not the best.
2) Making Cebuano and/or other languages a national language.
This solution is probably a band-aid solution. Mandate schools to teach languages that is included in the national language. For example, students in Metro Manila in grade 1 through 6 students will learn Tagalog, grade 7 & 8 will learn Cebuano, 9 & 10 Bicolano, etc. Alternatively, students in Cebu still learn Tagalog in grade 1 through 6, but will learn Cebuano in grades 7 & 8, and 9 & 10 will learn Ilocano, etc.
3) Making an auxiliary language that is based on all or at least the major languages in the country.
This aims to do what Filipino was intentionally wanted to be, a language that is based on different languages in the country.
A constructed language is rather far-fetched. While it is true that constructing a language would seem a far-fetched idea, there are real world examples that gained major followings and appreciations i.e. Esperanto, a language based on the Romance languages.
Imagine speaking a language that is neither Tagalog, Cebuano, Bicolano, etc. but at the same time makes you feel close to home.
Imagine learning a language that makes it easy to converse with other languages in the country or even learn them.''
Imagine a language that is have some level of intelligibility to many languages in the country. Easier travel, that is one benefit!
Luzvimindan Project aims to make a language that is the child of all or at least the major languages in the Philippines which will bind the Philippine languages together. That is the goal. That is the dream.
Why Luzvimindan Project is the name? Luzvimindan Project comes from Luzviminda, the portmanteau of the three major islands in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Luzviminda is also a feminine given name which can symbolize our motherland.
But why? There is a growing disdain for Tagalog among our southern non-Tagalog brethren especially Cebuano speaking groups so much so it is said that they would rather speak English than speak Tagalog. Furthermore, with Federalism right around the corner, this should be address as the gap may become wider as regions become independent of "Imperial Manila"
Creating a language that is truly based in all or at least the major languages will help bridge this socio-cultural gap among Filipinos that will hopefully unify our country.
But Filipino is the national language not Tagalog. While it is true that Filipino is the national language, Filipino is simply a dialect of Tagalog spoken in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Filipino and Tagalog is essentially one and the same. Filipino and Tagalog are not distinct languages. Although it is said the original aim was to make Filipino based on languages of the Philippines, unfortunately, it simply became a dialect of Tagalog.
"(Filipino is) simply Tagalog in syntax and grammar, with no grammatical element or lexicon coming from ... other major Philippine languages."[13]
"(Filipino is) essentially a formalized version of Tagalog."[14]
"Are "Tagalog," "Pilipino" and "Filipino" different languages? No, they are mutually intelligible varieties, and therefore belong to one language. According to the KWF, Filipino is that speech variety spoken in Metro Manila and other urban centers where different ethnic groups meet. It is the most prestigious variety of Tagalog and the language used by the national mass media.
The other yardstick for distinguishing a language from a dialect is: different grammar, different language. "Filipino", "Pilipino" and "Tagalog" share identical grammar. They have the same determiners (ang, ng and sa); the same personal pronouns (siya, ako, niya, kanila, etc.); the same demonstrative pronouns (ito, iyan, doon, etc.); the same linkers (na, at and ay); the same particles (na and pa); and the same verbal affixes -in, -an, i- and -um-. In short, same grammar, same language."[35]
"Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang hayop at malansang isda." or in English, "He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish." While there is truth in the maxim of coming from the national hero of the Philippines himself, Jose Rizal, there is problem when we imposed Tagalog among those who have languages of their own. How can they love their own language if only Tagalog is being taught in their schools? What good could it be if the supposed national language itself is the root of the divide? At the end of the day, love for the country exceeds love for a certain language.
But creating a language is not the only solution. Yes, that's true. There are many solutions to these socio-cultural divide among them is:
1) Removing Filipino as the national language, and making English the only national language.
This is the easiest but this is the least effective and least nationalistic. This is a bit ironic but we would rather have a language that is imperfect rather than be united by a foreign one. This is the easiest, but the easiest is usually not the best.
2) Making Cebuano and/or other languages a national language.
This solution is probably a band-aid solution. Mandate schools to teach languages that is included in the national language. For example, students in Metro Manila in grade 1 through 6 students will learn Tagalog, grade 7 & 8 will learn Cebuano, 9 & 10 Bicolano, etc. Alternatively, students in Cebu still learn Tagalog in grade 1 through 6, but will learn Cebuano in grades 7 & 8, and 9 & 10 will learn Ilocano, etc.
3) Making an auxiliary language that is based on all or at least the major languages in the country.
This aims to do what Filipino was intentionally wanted to be, a language that is based on different languages in the country.
A constructed language is rather far-fetched. While it is true that constructing a language would seem a far-fetched idea, there are real world examples that gained major followings and appreciations i.e. Esperanto, a language based on the Romance languages.
Imagine speaking a language that is neither Tagalog, Cebuano, Bicolano, etc. but at the same time makes you feel close to home.
Imagine learning a language that makes it easy to converse with other languages in the country or even learn them.''
Imagine a language that is have some level of intelligibility to many languages in the country. Easier travel, that is one benefit!
Luzvimindan Project aims to make a language that is the child of all or at least the major languages in the Philippines which will bind the Philippine languages together. That is the goal. That is the dream.
good luck sa radio interview mo!
ReplyDeleteI have been reading (with internet as my only source though) and reflecting about this noble cause. I want to support this. Good Luck. This is epic.
ReplyDeleteI love this
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