How a VR documentary became an agent for reviving a language

Gayatri Parameswaran, Felix Gaedtke

Zusammenfassung
Why are some languages falling silent? ...And what does it take to revive them? A virtual reality (VR) experience about the dormant indigenous Kusunda language in Nepal is contributing to its reclamation.
Journalism
XR
Medien & Öffentlichkeit
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Vortrag
Englisch
Conference

Founders of the multi-awarded studio -- NowHere Media -- lead this interactive session about the phenomenon of language dormancy and the challenging task of revival. Their recent virtual reality documentary 'Kusunda,'  co-created with the last speakers of the eponymous indigenous language dives deep into the subject.  Hear their journey of using immersive media as a tool for cultural preservation. The piece has contributed to establishment of language revitalisation curriculum in the community.

Gayatri, a dark skinned woman with black hair tied up in a bun, is pictured outdoors. She wears red round earrings, and smiles at the camera. She wears a grey striped top with red central pattern.
Gayatri
Parameswaran
Co-founder
NowHere Media
Ein Bild von Felix Gaedtke
Felix
Gaedtke
VR creator and documentary maker
Felix Gaedtke