What is being done to preserve the Kusunda language, which has only one native speaker left?

Kusunda_Students.jpg

Source: Supplied

Kusunda is a language spoken by the tribal Kusundas, also known as Ban Raja (king of the forest), from the western part of Nepal. Kamala Khatri from Dang is the only person left whose mother tongue is Kusunda. Nepal government is trying to run a language class collaborating with Khatri to save this dying language for a little longer. Uday Raj Ale has studied Kusundas and their language, running a Kusunda language class, and has written a book about it. Ale spoke to SBS Nepali about Kusundas and their language.



Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Nepali-speaking Australians.
Stories about women of Nepali heritage in Australia who are about to become parents.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Nepali News

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand