It's one of the world's most endangered languages but the people from the Fijian dependency of Rotuma living here are trying hard to keep the language alive with classes and the second ever Rotuman language week.
Auckland Rotuman community leader Faga Fasala, standing in the red shirt, and pastor Ravai Mosese, left, with participants at Saturday's language class in Auckland. Photo: Christine Rovoi
Christine Rovoi from RNZ Pacific - and a Rotuman herself - went along to a language class.
Rotuman children are learning to dance the traditional tautoga. Photo: Christine Rovoi
Gedalya Parker, 8, in grey shirt practises the Rotuman tautoga. Photo: Christine Rovoi
