A novel way to reignite children's interest in traditional food and language


In their community learning centres, children are taught the alphabet with words and pictures of ingredients used to make traditional dishes. Photos: Pacos Trust

Anne Lasimbang, founder and executive director of Pacos Trust, is a firm believer that language, food and culture are intertwined. This is the driving force behind some of the organisation’s efforts in promoting the usage of indigenous languages in daily life.

In their community learning centres, children are taught the alphabet with words and pictures of ingredients used to make traditional dishes.

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