Magdalena Abadzhieva
Institute for Bulgarian Language “Prof. Ljubomir Andreychin” 
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria)
https://doi.org/10.53656/bel2023-5-5M
Abstract. The article examines the concepts of “Banat speech” and “Palken language” in the context of the aspirations of the Banat Bulgarians to preserve their cultural identity. The study gives examples from contemporary authors, Banat Bulgarians, of the ways in which they perceive the linguistic characteristics of 
their work. Data from an online survey conducted in the months of May and June 
2023 among Banat Bulgarians were used, which explain the understanding of this 
community about its language. Established scientific terminology is reviewed and 
recommendations for future researchers are given.
Keywords: Banat Bulgarians; Banat language; Palken language; Bulgarian Catholics
 
               
								
								
								
								
							

