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Nepal’s Flying Fox
Most people are apprehensive about bats but when they learn that a particular bat has a wingspan of more than four feet, they become edgy. Spawned by horror stories of vampire bats that are completely fictitious, they might assume that such a creature is a massive, blood thirsty monster. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Indian flying fox may be one of the largest bats in the world, but it is completely harmless.
Nepal’s Holi Festival
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi or Phagu, which means the sacred red powder, takes place late February or early March on a full moon and is celebrated throughout Nepal. Holi is known as the festival of colors, a time when colors are celebrated, and has been thought to be named after Holika, a mythical demoness.
Nepal’s 2007 Mountain Bike Rally
Nepal is an incredibly beautiful and rugged country with plenty of outdoor space which caters perfectly to outdoor activities. In fact, the majority of people visiting the country will usually spend some – if not all – of their time hiking or mountain biking the majestic Himalayas in search of the country’s many cultural and natural treasures.
Tales from Nepal; The Hindu Goddess Kumari
As a country Nepal worships many gods, goddesses, deities and so on in the form of physical objects and symbols. But over an above that they also have a living goddess that takes the form of a prepubescent girl. The living Hindu goddess is known as Kumari Devi, which means virgin and she is thought to be an incarnation of the goddess Taleju until she comes of the age where she begins menstruation.
A Traditional Wedding in Nepal
Wedding customs in Nepal vary according to the ethnic tribe, but certain basic rituals remain unchanged. Most weddings in Nepal are arranged by the family and it is not uncommon that the bride and groom have not met each other before the wedding or spoken to each at length. Most weddings take place at the bride’s home and a bride is usually chosen from another village.
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Nepal Recomended
- Discover the Holy Khumbeshwar Temple
- Newar Rites of Passage
- The Enriching Experience of Village Tourism
- The Nepalese Olympic Team
- Climbers Welcome Reduction in Off-Season Climbing Fees
- Nima Rumba – Star of Nepal
- Ranjitkar – Traditional Fabric Dyers of Nepal
- Visit the Fascinating Mustang Eco Museum
- Devghat – Religious Retreat
- Summiting Tilicho Peak
