Language profile

Puma Rai

Puma Rai

Puma Rai is spoken in Eastern Hills (Khotang).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Puma Rai is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

KHOTANG

Script

Writing sample

Puma Rai

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Puma Rai 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 Puma Rai alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Puma Rai → → KHOTANG → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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