Haitian Vodoun Culture Language

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A language of Haiti

ISO 639-3
hvc
Alternate Names
Langaj, Langay
User Population

No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: No ethnic community.

Location

Scattered.

Language Status

9 (Second language only).

Classification
Unclassified
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Haitian Vodoun Culture Language
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

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).