EUROPEAN PORTUGUESE & MACANESE PATOIS

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Portuguese is a Western Romance language from the Iberian Peninsula and is the official language of several countries, including Brazil, Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. It also holds co-official status in places like East Timor and Macau. Portuguese-speaking nations are called Lusophone. The language spread globally due to colonial expansion and originated from Vulgar Latin dialects in medieval Galicia and Portugal, retaining some Celtic phonology. With about 300 million speakers, Portuguese is the fifth most spoken native language and the second most spoken Romance language, after Spanish.

Macanese Patois is a Portuguese-based creole language with Cantonese, Malay, and Sinhala influences. It originated in Macau, primarily among the descendants of Portuguese settlers who often married women from Portuguese colonies like Malacca, India, and Ceylon, contributing to the language's diverse influences. Today, it is spoken by a few families in Macau and within the Macanese diaspora. UNESCO classifies it as "critically endangered," with only about 50 speakers recorded as of 2000. The language emerged in the mid-16th century when Macau became a key hub for Portuguese activities in East Asia.

This video is created for educational, language awareness, and language preservation purposes. It aims to provide valuable insights and knowledge to viewers, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of different languages and their unique characteristics. By raising awareness about linguistic diversity, the video seeks to foster a greater respect and recognition for various languages, particularly those that are endangered or underrepresented. Additionally, it contributes to the preservation of languages by documenting and sharing linguistic knowledge, thus ensuring that these languages and their cultural heritage are not lost to future generations.

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