Language profile

Tichurong

Tichurong

Tichurong is spoken in High Himalayas (Dolpa - Upper Dolpa).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Tichurong is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

DOLPA

Script

Writing sample

Tichurong

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Tichurong 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 Tichurong alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Tichurong → → DOLPA → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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