The whistling Language
...how could you have an argument?...For some people, whistling is more than just a way to hail a cab. The language of Silbo Gomero, found on the Canary Islands, is whistled instead of spoken. Not only is this a unique way of communicating, but it also has an incredibly long range. Without technological aid, it can be used to to communicate over distances of more than two miles.
Silbo Gomero has been in use for thousands of years on the Canary Islands...Unfortunately, in recent years Silbo Gomero has gone into disuse, especially since the impressive distance of the whistled word has been overshadowed by telephones. Luckily, some are fighting to save the language, requiring education in Silbo Gomero for the youth. Imagine going to school and being forced to whistle for an hour each day.
Hear it here
Damn interesting
posted by Hurler @ 8:27 pm
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