Language profile

Vayu (Hayu)

Vayu (Hayu)

Vayu (Hayu) is spoken in Central Inner Terai (Makwanpur, Parsa, Chitwan).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Vayu (Hayu) is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

CHITWANMAKWANPURPARSA

Script

Writing sample

Vayu (Hayu)

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Vayu (Hayu) 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 Vayu (Hayu) alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Vayu (Hayu) → → CHITWAN, MAKWANPUR, PARSA → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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