Script - Tolong Siki

Tolong Siki is a script value representing the writing system used for the Tolong language, spoken in parts of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a relatively recently encoded script, designed to write the Tolong language with a unique set of characters that include distinct vowel and consonant signs, as well as diacritics for tone and nasalization. The script’s repertoire was developed based on linguistic analysis and community input, aiming to preserve and promote the written form of this endangered language. Tolong Siki characters have a cursive, flowing appearance, with letters typically connecting within words. The script also includes punctuation and numerals, and its encoding allows for digital text processing and typography, supporting literacy efforts and cultural documentation for the Tolong-speaking community.