Language profile

Nar-Phu

Nar-Phu

Nar-Phu is spoken in High Himalayas (Manang - Nar and Phu valleys).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Nar-Phu is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

MANANG

Script

Writing sample

Nar-Phu

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Nar-Phu 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 Nar-Phu alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Nar-Phu → → MANANG → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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