Traditions and everyday life in Nepal

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Nepal. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

5 keepsakes from Nepal (3 traditions and culture, 2 personal)

Traditions and culture in Nepal

Losar, New Years
Faith

Losar, New Years

Losar! Losar means new year, we the people of mustang (a place in Nepal) celebrate Sonam Losar and Gyalpo Losar each year with offering lavish eatables and drinks to our God on the alter, then after 3 days you can eat them . We…

Shared by Pasangg
Dashain festival
Tradition

Dashain festival

Tika on the forehead, jamara on the head, blessings from the elders, and everyone's favourite dakshina (money)!

Shared by Akiiiii

Personal keepsakes from members in Nepal

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Himalayan Gypsy
Activity

Himalayan Gypsy

Whenever going hiking or trekking in the Himalaya, meditation happens automatically

Shared by Babu DC

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