Sorosoro invites you to learn the color names in Kaqchikel with José Alfredo Obdulio Perén Gabino.

Just as a reminder, Kaqchikel is one out of the 30 Mayan languages spoken in Guatemala and Mexico, and one of the most spoken with K’ichee’, Yukateko, Wasteko, Mam et Q’eqchi. The number of speakers is indeed roughly estimated at half a million. But despite what seems to be an favourable demographic situation, Kaqchikel is less and less passed down to younger generations as they turn to Spanish.

Linguist: Nikte Sis Iboy

Image and sound: José Reynès

Editing: Caroline Laurent