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- From 1952 to 1991, the percentage of Newar speakers in the Kathmandu Valley dropped from 75% to 44% and today Newar culture and language are under threat. The language has been listed as being "Definitely endangered language" by UNESCO.
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May 14, 2024 · From 1952 to 1991, the percentage of Newar speakers in the Kathmandu Valley dropped from 75% to 44% and today Newar culture and language are under threat. The language has been listed as being "Definitely endangered language" by UNESCO.
- 860,000 (2011 census)
May 13, 2024 · In a significant move towards inclusivity and cultural recognition, Nepal has taken steps to acknowledge the linguistic diversity within its borders by officially recognizing the Nepalbhasa (Newar Language) and Tamang languages as state languages alongside Nepali at the state level of the Bagmati Province.
3 days ago · Central to the preservation of Newar cultural heritage is the Newar language, also known as Nepal Bhasa or Newari, an ancient Tibeto-Burman language boasting its script called the Ranjana Lipi and Prachalit Nepal Lipi. Widely spoken among the Newar community, this language serves as a vital conduit for the transmission of their cultural heritage.
Apr 24, 2024 · They recommended the creation of a ‘Chief Minister Newa: Heritage, Language, and Culture Preservation Fund’ to safeguard endangered aspects of Newar culture. They stressed the importance of infrastructure development in Newar settlements, including the reconstruction of cultural sites like the houses of identity, pati pauwas, monasteries ...
2 days ago · List of endangered languages in Europe. An endangered language is a language that is at risk of falling out of use, generally because it has few surviving speakers. If it loses all of its native speakers, it becomes an extinct language.
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May 13, 2024 · "Optimistic estimates suggest that at least 50 percent of today’s spoken languages will be extinct or seriously endangered by 2100. More pessimistic, but also realistic estimates claim that 90-95 percent will become extinct or seriously endangered by the end of this century. Most of these languages are indigenous languages.
1 day ago · Nepali has official status in the Indian state of Sikkim and in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration of West Bengal. It is spoken by about a quarter of Bhutan 's population. Nepali also has a significant number of speakers in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Uttarakhand. [4] .
