Visit to New Kaspi Village

30 January 2026

On 30 January 2026, Tim visited New Kaspi village in Singchung circle, where he met with Mr. Sani Bachung, a speaker of Bugun.

The visit formed part of the preparations for the Summer School on Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages, organised by the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies in June 2026. Discussions focused on the structure and distinctive features of the Bugun language, as well as topics relevant to historical-comparative research in the region.

Sani Bachung enlightening Tim about the intricacies of the Bugun language (January 2026).

Further information on the Summer School on Ancient Trans-Himalayan Languages can be found on the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies website.