Halang language

In today's article we are going to delve into the topic of Halang language, a question that has generated great interest in recent times. Halang language, whether on a personal, social or professional level, has a significant impact on our lives. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Halang language, analyzing its implications, challenges, and possible solutions. Additionally, we will examine how Halang language has evolved over time and its relevance today. Through a holistic approach, we will seek to better understand Halang language and its influence on our daily lives. Join us on this journey to discover more about Halang language and its importance in our current reality!

Halang
Salang
RegionKon Tum Province (Vietnam), Attapu Province (Laos)
EthnicityHalang people
Native speakers
14,000 in Vietnam (2000)
4,000 in Laos (1999)
Latin (Vietnamese)
Language codes
ISO 639-3hal
Glottologhala1252

Halang, also known as Salang, is a Bahnaric language of the Mon–Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic language family. It is spoken in the southern Laotian province of Attapu by approximately 4,000 people and in the neighboring Kon Tum Province of Vietnam by approximately 13,000 people. In Vietnam, Halang is spoken in Đắk Na Commune, Đắk Tô District, Kon Tum Province (Lê et al. 2014:175)

In more specific usage, Halang refers to the dialect spoken in Vietnam, whereas Salang refers to the dialect spoken in Laos. Halang or Salang may also serve as an ethnonym for members of the ethnic group that speak the language. However, in Vietnam, the Halang speakers are officially classified as a subgroup of the larger Sedang ethnicity.

References

  1. ^ a b c Halang at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022) Closed access icon
  2. ^ Lê Bá Thảo, Hoàng Ma, et al.; Viện hàn lâm khoa học xã hội Việt Nam - Viện dân tộc học. 2014. Các dân tộc ít người ở Việt Nam: các tỉnh phía nam. Ha Noi: Nhà xuất bản khoa học xã hội. ISBN 978-604-90-2436-8