Language profile

Yakkha Rai

Yakkha Rai

Yakkha Rai is spoken in Eastern Hills (Panchthar, Taplejung).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Yakkha Rai is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

PANCHTHARTAPLEJUNG

Script

Writing sample

Yakkha Rai

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

Note

Numeral documentation for Yakkha 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 Yakkha Rai alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Yakkha Rai → → PANCHTHAR, TAPLEJUNG → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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