Language profile

Rajbanshi

Rajbanshi

Rajbanshi is spoken in Eastern Terai (Jhapa, Morang).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Rajbanshi is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

JHAPAMORANG

Script

Writing sample

Rajbanshi

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Rajbanshi 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 Rajbanshi alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Rajbanshi → → JHAPA, MORANG → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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