Years went by, and Cerrón-Palomino's work on Quechua gained international recognition. But he never forgot Don Eduardo, the last speaker of Q'awchaw, who had shared his wisdom and his language with him.
One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Don Eduardo took Cerrón-Palomino to a secluded spot overlooking the valley. "This is where our ancestors used to come to pray," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "This is where we would sing and dance during the festivals." Linguistica Quechua Cerron Palomino.pdf
"Allq' sintu, awki," Don Eduardo said, using the traditional Quechua greeting. Years went by, and Cerrón-Palomino's work on Quechua