'Our stories, in our language’: Ujjwala Maharjan’s decade-long effort to promote Nepal bhasa

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Ujjwala Maharjan has earned significant recognition through her work in poetry and music related to the Newar language. Credit: Supplied/ Ujjwala Maharjan

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Newa language, also known as Nepal bhasa, is among the 130 plus languages spoken in Nepal. Ujjwala Maharjan has been working on various projects, including rap and musical monologues to promote Nepal bhasa - her mother tongue. Maharjan spoke to SBS Nepali about the inspiration and challenges behind her journey.

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'Our stories, in our language’: Ujjwala Maharjan’s decade-long effort to promote Nepal bhasa

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