Deireadh na Feide

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What is remembered by the people of Aas?

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The whistling language used by shepherds long ago.

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What did the whistling language convey?

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It carried the news of the day between shepherds and women working in nearby fields.

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Who could understand the whistling language?

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It was only understood within the parish.

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How did the whistling language help during the Nazi era?

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It kept Jews safe from danger and passed Resistance stories secretly.

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What was one of the uses of the whistling language for pilots?

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It helped lost pilots find the Spanish border.

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What is the current status of the whistling language?

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It survives in people's memory, but no one can reproduce the sounds.

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Was there any recording made of the whistling language?

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No recordings were made.

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What was the primary purpose of the whistling language?

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To communicate over long distances in the mountains.

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How did the whistling language benefit the community during emergencies?

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It allowed quick dissemination of urgent messages.

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What role did the whistling language play in cultural traditions?

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It was an integral part of local festivals and gatherings.