Competition helps preserve heritage
Twin Lakes first-graders (from left) Nicholas Yazzie, Alliyah Yazzie, Jimmy Chavez and Farrah Barney recite a traditional child's prayer in Navajo during the Navajo Language Cultural Festival at Red Rock Park Tuesday. © 2011 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

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