The Kohẓen Blog provides a permanent home for our work documenting and helping preserve Cypriot Arabic (Sanna), a severely endangered Arabic variety traditionally spoken by Cyprus’s Maronite community.
Through recordings, transliterations, English translations, linguistic observations, historical research and community stories, we aim to make the language and its cultural heritage more accessible beyond social media.
Alongside language documentation, we explore the history, traditions and experiences of the community that has preserved Sanna across generations, drawing on historical sources, personal accounts and ongoing research.
Explore the latest articles below.
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Where Did the Maronites Come From? 7 Key Facts About Their Journey to Cyprus
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Kormakitis (Kormajit): The Village at the Heart of Sanna
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Is Cypriot Arabic Endangered? Why Sanna’s Future Matters
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Who Are the Cypriot Maronites? A Guide to Their Heritage, Faith and Language
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What Is Cypriot Arabic? Meet Sanna, Cyprus’ Endangered Language
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Introducing Clayfulness: A beautiful way to combine mindfulness meditation and clay work
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From Monastic Traditions to Mental Health: A Personal Journey of Mindfulness and Belonging
