A while back I stumbled ‘pon a curious URL – http://kw.wikipedia.org/
That’s right – there’s a Kernewek Wikipedia! It currently has 1,288 articles, and will hopefully grow.
A lot of people might be thinking “what’s the point”, but it’s very important for the Cornish language. It gives Cornish speakers a place to compile articles in the language, and it’s a perfect place for people who want to learn to go and have a read of a good body of material.
It gives Cornish/Kernewek/Kernowek (call it what you will) exposure on the web. The language nearly died out, and it’s wonderful to see a resurgence of interest that’s making this a truly living language once again. A Cornish Wikipedia is a truly noble project in my (admittedly Cornish) eye..
Lots of countries have their own super hero, and it has recently been revealed that Cornwall is no exception. And, m’boy, he’s caused a fair bit of