Haitian Vodoun Culture Language

HVC

second language only

Alternate Names: Langaj, Langay

Genealogy:

Unclassified

Demographics: No known L1 speakers.

Nation of Origin: Haiti

Other Comments: Probably not a separate language but consists of a broad spectrum of religious words, songs, and incantations drawing on multiple African languages which are used in Voudoun ceremonies. Some of these are kept secret and used only by initiates. (2012 J. Rigdon).