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The Afrikaanse Taalmonument, (Afrikaans Language Monument) is located on a hill overlooking Paarl, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Officially opened on 10 October 1975, it commemorates the semi-centenary of Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Africa separate from Dutch. | The Afrikaanse Taalmonument, (Afrikaans Language Monument) is located on a hill overlooking Paarl, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Officially opened on 10 October 1975, it commemorates the semi-centenary of Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Africa separate from Dutch. | ||
| − | It was erected on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (Society of True Afrikaners) in Paarl, the organisation that helped strengthen Afrikaners' identity and pride in their language. | + | It was erected on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (Society of True Afrikaners) in Paarl, the organisation that helped strengthen Afrikaners' identity and pride in their language. |
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Latest revision as of 08:55, 5 April 2025
The Afrikaanse Taalmonument, (Afrikaans Language Monument) is located on a hill overlooking Paarl, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Officially opened on 10 October 1975, it commemorates the semi-centenary of Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Africa separate from Dutch.
It was erected on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners (Society of True Afrikaners) in Paarl, the organisation that helped strengthen Afrikaners' identity and pride in their language.
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