Phowa, Ani

YPN

threatened

Alternate Names: Anipho, Flowery Phu, Hua Phu, Laotshipu, Pho, Phula

Dialects: Daheineng, Dayongsheng, Xibeile.

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Ngwi-Burmese
Ngwi
Southeastern

Demographics: 10,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 10,000.

Language Use: Home, village, market. All ages.

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Traditional religion.