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Researcher calls for preservation of Equatorial Guinea’s cultural heritage

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Equatorial Guinean cultural researcher Öbama Nzi Mikue is calling for stronger cultural education and initiatives to pass on traditions to halt the decline of indigenous languages and some practices. He believes these measures would help younger generations learn more about their heritage, Ahora EG reports.

Equatorial Guinean cultural researcher Öbama Nzi Mikue is calling for stronger cultural education and initiatives to pass on the national heritage to younger generations, Ahora EG reports. He has warned of the gradual decline of indigenous languages and the weakening of some customs, which are undermining the country’s cultural identity.

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