Planet Earth has seen its fair share of cultures around the world. Culture is unique in that it changes over time. Over the centuries some cultures have been too weak to take the pressure and have just faded away into history. Some however have lasted almost as long as earth itself. Certainly there have been very rich cultures in the world over the years. Think of the many communities in Africa that have cultures to die for; think of the ones in South America. Clearly the Swahili culture has had a remarkably wonderful track record. The Swahili culture has faced all sorts of challenges that seemed insurmountable. And for it to emerge without a scratch, albeit slightly mutated for the better…the world ought to recognize this as superb.
Most people tend to think that Swahili is only a language. Well, not really…you see, Swahili is a culture and a very rich one while at it. A little known manuscript called “The Periplus of Erythrean Sea” suggests the evidence of Swahili back to around 2nd Century AD. Not too much is known about this document, however, and most people have preferred to stick with more recent documents dating back to around the year 1711.
And against all odds Swahili has risen to the top..heck, even Hollywood is using it. Check out Lion King, The Simpson’s, Buffy…need I say more? 
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