Liangmai language or Lianglad is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Liangmai Naga community in the Naga Hills in the northeast part of India, in the states of Nagaland and Manipur. It has been called Kwoireng and is particularly close to Zeme, Inpui and Rongmei. Legend has it that Lianglad is the language of the gods or charah lad in Lianglad. The pagans from Rongmei tribe are known to be still using lianglad while performing rituals. Before the advent of Christianity, the people practiced paganism. Thus according to their belief, nature like mountains, caves, rivers, trees, etc. were ruled or governed by gods and it is these gods that speak Lianglad.
Lianglad spoken in Nagaland and Manipur differ from each other in the accent. Even within Nagaland and Manipur, the accent changes with regions. For example, in Manipur, the northerners have a gentler accent than those of the southerners.[citation needed]
In 2002, Lianglad was listed as one of the endangered dialects. But today, with the increasing number of its people, its speakers are increasing, and it is one of the most spoken dialects among the dialects of the Nagas. Researchers and scholars have started audio recording of the dialect as parts of their thesis and projects, and at the same time, these recordings will serve a great deal in the preservation of the dialect in the long run. The State Government of Manipur approved the recognition of "Liangmai" dialect on 23 May 2013. Hence LIANGLAD has now been officially recognized and will be use in schools as medium of instruction and examination.[2]
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