They have their own language

[Jaga]

Here is a photo of a group of Poles - who have their own language - less than 100 people still speak in this language.

Do you know what is this language similar to and where do they live?

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[PolishMama]

This is very interesting. My mother had mentioned this group once to me as a child and I thought it was so strange. From what I understand they are German, Dutch and Scottish settlers from the 13th century who, because they live in a remote area, basically have their own language? Is that correct?

Now, of course, as I have grown older, I've learned more about other such situations. Such as when a dark haired, brown eyed, tanned and very tall friend of ours would say he was all Irish, we would laugh and say that he wished. Then, I learned about a Spanish ship once crashing on the, I believe it was the East shores, of Ireland and the survivors eventually mingling into the general populace of that county and that particular county has people with the dark complexions and definite Spanish features still to this day centuries later.

[justjohn]

Apr 30, 2011 19:13:12 GMT -7 PolishMama said:

This is very interesting. My mother had mentioned this group once to me as a child and I thought it was so strange. From what I understand they are German, Dutch and Scottish settlers from the 13th century who, because they live in a remote area, basically have their own language? Is that correct?

Now, of course, as I have grown older, I've learned more about other such situations. Such as when a dark haired, brown eyed, tanned and very tall friend of ours would say he was all Irish, we would laugh and say that he wished. Then, I learned about a Spanish ship once crashing on the, I believe it was the East shores, of Ireland and the survivors eventually mingling into the general populace of that county and that particular county has people with the dark complexions and definite Spanish features still to this day centuries later.

That to this day is a reference for the term 'Black Irish'.

[PolishMama]

Dang, how did I not bring two and two together and realize that the term "Black Irish" meant that? Thanks for clarification, JJ!