Children embrace Cornish language as it enjoys ‘remarkable resurgence’
Key takeaways
- Pupils from Trewirgie school attended the event in Truro, Cornwall, to explore and celebrate the Celtic language.
- “We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now.
- Albie was one of almost 200 children who descended on Lys Kernow (County Hall) in Truro for Go Cornish Celebration, a joyous event showcasing youngsters’ explorations of the Celtic language.
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Pupils from Trewirgie school attended the event in Truro, Cornwall, to explore and celebrate the Celtic language. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Pupils from Trewirgie school attended the event in Truro, Cornwall, to explore and celebrate the Celtic language. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian Cornwall Children embrace Cornish language as it enjoys ‘remarkable resurgence’ Go Cornish Celebration engages younger generation as council finalises strategy to boost everyday use of Kernewek
Steven MorrisSat 27 Jun 2026 14.00 BSTLast modified on Sat 27 Jun 2026 14.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSeven-year-old Albie, a pupil at Trewirgie infants’ school in Redruth, did not hesitate when asked why he liked learning Kernewek, the Cornish language.
“We used to talk this way in the old days,” he said. “And I like speaking now. I enjoy the songs we sing, the Cornish books we read, all the words. It’s fun.”