The Fascinating History and Culture of Aragonese (Aragonés)

Aragonese (Aragonés) is a language spoken in the autonomous community of Aragon, in northeastern Spain. It is a Romance language and is closely related to Catalan and Occitan.

Aragonese has been recognized as an official minority language in Aragon since 2007, and it is spoken by around 15,000 people in the region. However, it is not widely spoken or taught in schools, and many young people do not speak it fluently.

There are several dialects of Aragonese, including the Western Aragonese dialect spoken in the provinces of Huesca and Zaragoza, and the Eastern Aragonese dialect spoken in the province of Teruel.

Aragonese has a rich cultural heritage, with many traditional songs, stories, and festivals that are unique to the region. It is also an important part of the history and identity of Aragon, and efforts are being made to preserve and promote the language.