Language profile

Chaurasya

Chaurasya

Chaurasya is spoken in Far-Western Hills (Darchula).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Chaurasya is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

DARCHULA

Script

Writing sample

Chaurasya

Scripts carry more than sound: letterforms, numerals and orthographic conventions record centuries of contact, patronage and revival.

Note

Numeral documentation for Chaurasya is in progress with community contributors.

Words & expressions

Everyday speech

Stories

Oral tradition

Songs & music

Sung heritage

Culture & traditions

Festivals, dress, food, craft

Festivals

Dress

Food

Crafts

People & community

The people who keep Chaurasya alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Chaurasya → → DARCHULA → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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