Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang

NPG

vigorous

Alternate Names: Gongvan, Gongwang, Manauk, Mannok, Ponyo, Pounyu, Saplow, Solo, Tsawlaw

Dialects: Gongwang, Ponyo. Very little dialect variation within Gongwang and within Ponyo, but between these 2 dialects, there are differences. Comprehension seems to be high between Ponyo and Gongwang speakers. Lexical similarity: 89%–91% between Ponyo and Gongwang, 69%–75% with Leinong Naga ,, 67%–73% with Khiamniungan Naga ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Bodo-Garo-Northern Naga
Northern Naga

Demographics: 4,500 (2008 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Khiamniungan Naga [kix], Leinong Naga [lzn].

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: They feel culturally and linguistically related to both Leinong Naga , and Khiamniungan Naga ,. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.