Language profile
Newar (Nepal Bhasa)
Newar (Nepal Bhasa)
Newar (Nepal Bhasa) is spoken in Central / Kathmandu Valley & Hill Districts.
- Language family
- Script
- Speakers
- Status
- Vulnerable
- Also called
- Not recorded
- Greeting
Where Newar (Nepal Bhasa) is spoken
Where it is spoken
Geographic distribution
Script
Writing sample
Newar (Nepal Bhasa)
Scripts carry more than sound: letterforms, numerals and orthographic conventions record centuries of contact, patronage and revival.
Note
Numeral documentation for Newar (Nepal Bhasa) 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 Newar (Nepal Bhasa) alive
Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage
Newar (Nepal Bhasa) → → BHAKTAPUR, KATHMANDU, LALITPUR → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.
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