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Nepalese Culture

Nepalese Culture. “Mama” Dillon. Demographics. 26.2 million people 101 ethnic groups (123 languages, Nepali and Maithili are most common) Northern Himalayan Middle Hills and Valley People Kathmandu Valley Terai People. Religion and Values. Secular state in 2006 Primarily: Hinduism

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Nepalese Culture

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  1. Nepalese Culture “Mama” Dillon

  2. Demographics

  3. 26.2 million people • 101 ethnic groups (123 languages, Nepali and Maithili are most common) • Northern Himalayan • Middle Hills and Valley People • Kathmandu Valley • Terai People

  4. Religion and Values

  5. Secular state in 2006 • Primarily: • Hinduism • Bramhathe Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva (or Shakti) the Destroyer • Texts: Bhagawat Gita and Mahabharat • ANDBuddhism • Five elements represented by DhyaniBuddhas • Tantric tradition – spiritual expansion through rituals and ceremonies • Also: Islamand Christianity

  6. Customs and Tips

  7. Traditional marriages • Pure vs. impure • Caste system • Namaste Sid-ji! • “Yes” and “No” • Pointing to things • “Bahini” and “Bhaai” • Kids • Guys holding hands

  8. Food • Right handed! • Don’t eat/drink after other people • Cow is the national animal of Nepal = NO BEEF • Dal? Bhat? Tarkari? ACHAR!! • Momos (steamed or fried dumpling) • Newar cuisine “Parbatebigremojle; Newarbigrebhojle”

  9. Flag and Symbols!

  10. Attire • Skimpy outfits are frowned upon

  11. Taboos • Feet • Stepping over people who are seated • Looking dirty • Bathing naked in public… • Walking counterclockwise around temples

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