Located on the southern slopes of the himalayan mountain ranges, nepal hosts eight of the worlds 10 highest mountains, including mount everest, the highest point on earth. Lemaster, my mentor for the clendening fellowship, worked in nepal for over two decades, is fluent in nepalese, and is an advocate for the bhutanese community in kansas. The festivals of nepal have their roots in hinduism as more than 80% of the population of the country is hindu. Rural livelihood, cultural values, and tourism in nepal an exploration humnath bhandari jsps postdoctoral fellow jircas, tsukuba, japan jsps science dialogue program presentation. A small country squeezed between the indian and chinese borders, nepal with its 30 million people is a tremendously multiethnic society with over 100 ethnic groups and 92 different languages.
The politics of culture and identity in contemporary nepal. Also you walk around the diversified topography while embarking on various trekking and hiking trips. The globalization of economies and the migration has dramatically increased opportunities while also affecting organizations in a manner that it. On april 25, 2015, a major earthquake struck nepal, causing thousands of human casualties and widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure. He further added that the countrys pride rested with.
Nepalchina relations economic and political weekly. Rural livelihood, cultural values, and tourism in nepal an. Culture of nepal history, people, clothing, traditions. Nepal is rich in both natural and cultural diversity. History regional focusarea studies multiculturalism analysis. Instead of focusing on formulating a constitution and remodelling of country in such a way that country moves forward in becoming a developed country, we are busy arguing which ethnic group gets which part of nepal. Exploring diversity helps us know who we really are. Joshi said that nepals cultural preservation endeavours had entered a new era with the formulation of a regulation on culture in 1967. This ethnic and cultural diversity, which is also known as unity in diversity, is an important national heritage, which needs to be further strengthened. Buddhism, the secondlargest religion of the nation which accounts for 9% of the population, has influenced the cultural festivals of nepal. Nepal is a multicultural, multiracial, multilinguistic and multiethnic country. But also, elite provides the muslim tour in with halal food from muslim restaurant.
Wwf is working in bhutan, india and nepal, to preserve natural sites of cultural and religious importance by recognizing the traditional customs of multiethnic groups and encouraging local communities to manage their natural resources. The culture of nepal encompasses the various cultures belonging to the 125 distinct ethnic groups present in nepal. Nepal is blessed with one of the richest cultures in the world. The movement is one of the effective projects that speaks out against abuses of state power by the culturally hegemonic minority elite. This country known throughout the world as the home of mount everest and lord buddha is an intricate garland of the various ethnicity and castes of people who have inhabited the land for millennia. Cultural heritage sites of nepal world monuments fund. Identifying the training needs of seafarers and shorebased personnel in the european maritime shipping industry conference paper pdf available july 20. Cultural diversity, religious syncretism and people of india. Nepal is, thus, known in the world as a country rich in cultural and ethnic diversity. Why we should respect other cultures with approximately 190 countries and 7 billion people on earth, it is not hard to imagine that many diverse cultures exist. With more than fifty ethnic groups, the music of the country is highly diverse.
Nepali culture represents a fusion of indoaryan and tibetomongolian. Cultural tips for nepal travel advice from adventure. Nepal cultural considerations nepal is a breathtakingly enchanting country full of natural beauty, incredible wildlife and rich cultural diversity. In the himalayan region can get change to observe the culture of gurung, sherpa, magar, etc. Customs and traditions differ from one part of nepal to another. Emerging issues and the search for a new paradigm hari prasad bhattarai background. Here in nepal there are so many festival that celebrated by different cast of people. Four weeks of field experience in nepal supported by extensive reading of relevant research from the study areas introduction nepal is rich in both natural and cultural diversity. Culture tours in nepal offers you to observe the culture of the related society as well of the nation. I would like to focus my presentation onjanajati move ments and their contributions in strengthening democracy and preserving cultural diversity in nepal. The earthquake was followed by hundreds of aftershocks in the subsequent weeks, and had a direct impact on a third of the countrys population. Cultural diversity, religious syncretism and people of. The indoaryan group is politically and culturally predominant and mainly hindu, living mostly in the hills and southern plains. Culture of nepal history, people, clothing, traditions, women.
Initially, my plan was to assess impacts of thejanajati movement spe. Notwithstanding its unpredictability, unanimity prevails in the understanding of the nepali society. The statement holds particularly true in case of nepal where every aspect of life, food, clothing and even occupations are culturally classified. Is the culturalethnic diversity of nepal the main reason.
Albeit being a small country sandwiched between two larger ones, nepal has the most colorful divergence as divergence come. Gupta abinash panda is an fpm doctoral student at the area of human behaviour and organizational development, management development institute, gurgaon. Emerging issues and the search for a new paradigm hari prasad bhattarai background the management of cultural pluralism and diversity has become a focus of attention because of. Negotiating multiculturalism in nepal uni bielefeld. Nepal is a multiethnic, multilingual and multi cultural nation.
With varying land topography all differing from one another to the very differences in the cultures the people follow, nepal is a hotspot for marvelous visits. Nepal fifth national report to convention on biological diversity page iv executive summary the national context nepal is a landlocked country situated in the central part of the himalayas between india and china. A metaanalysis of some recent studies abinash panda rajen k. The land is rich with unique cultural groups like tharu,yadav, ahir, newars and others. Gupta is professor, human behaviour and organizational development, management development. Newari of the newar cultural community cuisine is especially famous for a variety of different types of food. The culture of nepal is a assemblage of music, architecture, religion and literature. Nepal fifth national report to convention on biological diversity page iv executive summary the national context nepal is a landlocked country situated in the central part of. Pdf on jan 1, 2005, rajendra pradhan and others published ethnic. The three main reasons for the australia of today are the aboriginal native population, colonization by england, and immigration from many different countries and cultures.
Different languages and cultures exist in nepal, which has created a rich and unique national culture. Today, australias population of about 23 million is one of the most interesting and. Nepal has been a home to diversified settlements in terms of ethnicity, religion, dialect and culture since its outset in civilization. Lemasters guidance, i developed a summer project that will enable me to improve my. As a result there are many customs and taboos that we, as guests, should try our best to observe. Different languages and cultures exist in nepal, which have created a rich and unique national culture. How to say diversity in nepali whats the nepali word for diversity.
Apr 23, 2015 nepal is a multilingual and multicultural country that preserves hundreds of cultural heritages of historical importance. A study on cultural diversity management for indian organizations. The great range of altitude from the lowland plains of the terai to the high peaks of the himalaya has produced an unparalleled diversity of habitats from tropical forests in the south to alpine grasslands in the north, supporting a. In nepal with one hundred 125 ethnic groups, nepali society is complex in itself highly influenced by the process of hinduization, modernization, tribalization, urbanization, migration etc.
The culture of nepal is expressed through music and dance. Nepal is largely a very conservative and traditional society. This mountain kingdom is multiethic and multilingual. Chapter ii society and ethnic diversity in nepal ii. Nepal is a multiethnic, multilingual and multicultural nation. Our national identity also depends upon this cultural and ethnic diversity. The study provides a historical perspective on cultural diversity and.
The nepal home page is a nepal related web site that contains information on different aspects of nepal, be it travel, business, economy, arts, culture, people, politics, calendar, news, entertainment, recipes, web directories with information on nepal and so on. With its myriad ethnic groups, religions, languages, regions, 28 states and 7 union territories, diversity is a way of life. Many of the following guidelines would come under a general banner of. In nepal, cultural attitudes and beliefs play a major role in influencing womens decisions about modern health care. Rural livelihood, cultural values, and tourism in nepal. While taking the tour of kathmandu valley we can see the culture of newar people, similarly which we being to terai region there, get change to observe the culture of tharu people. The great range of altitude from the lowland plains of the terai to the high peaks of the himalaya has produced an unparalleled diversity of. Two years after the great earthquake of 2015 shook all of nepal and wrought so much damage on the cultural heritage of the kathmandu valley, and one year after inclusion on the 2016 watch, a watch day event commemorated the ongoing efforts to restore the char narayan temple. Nepal is rich in different cultural society, mixed with in the same country. Basic requirements for business success in nepal and south africa daniel iacob1 virginia mihaela dumitrescu2 abstract the present article looks at the importance of cultural awareness, sensitivity and competence when doing business abroad, in countries such as nepal and south africa. Today, australias population of about 23 million is one of the most interesting and diverse populations in the world. In the context of new nepal, many of the points mentioned above in relation to literature, art and culture have also been implemented. Cultural diversity is a subject that has been getting growing attention not just internationally but also in sweden in the 21st century. Cultural information nepal centre for intercultural learning.
Best culture tours in nepal cultural diversity in nepal. The capital city kathmandu enjoys a rich tapestry of cultures blending to form a national identity. It has tremendous geographic diversity that ranges from tropical alluvial plains in the south to the. This national biodiversity strategy and action plan. Notes on unity in diversity grade 8 social studies and. Emerging issues and the search for a new paradigm bhattarai, h. Since nepal was declared federal democratic republic nation, the people of nepal living in various society got right to establish there own religion belief so thereafter nepal is known as multi religious to the entire world. Nepals cultural diversity and the dominance of parbatiya culture. Understanding nepals development michigan state university. The globalization of economies and the migration has. As an illustration of the increasing cultural diversity in nepal, consider the. India boasts of a cultural diversity that is rarely seen elsewhere. If you would like to see how you could make this type of money, right from the comfort of your own home, you absolutely need to check out this short free video.
A study on cultural diversity management for indian. Culture has been called the way of life for an entire society. Approaches to nepali culture and society request pdf. Comprising an area of 147,181 square kilometres with a length of 885 kilometres from east to west and a mean breadth of 193 kilometres from north to. A book called taste of nepal by jyoti pathak is a great way to get accustomed to various types of nepalese food and its recipes. Nepal is extremely diverse culturally, but its population can be divided roughly into two main language groups 1. This research explores various dimensions of culture, cultural diversity, implications of cultural diversity in an organization, identification of various cultural influences existing in an organization using. Written in the devanagari script, its earliest records are th. Tamang department of anthropology cornell university. Nepal has rich cultural history because of nepals vast diversity in altitude that has reflected to our unique culture. This research explores various dimensions of culture, cultural diversity, implications of cultural diversity in an organization, identification of various cultural influences existing in an organization using hofstede and trompenaars model of cultural diversity, identifying the status of cultural competency in an organization through bennetts and howells model of cultural competency. Nepal is a plural society with a plethora of rich cultural diversity. Protection of cultural diversity in the himalayas a background paper for a workshop on addressing regional disparities.
Mainly, hindu and buddhist are the common religion of nepal. Nepal is, in essence, a cultural mosaic comprising different caste and ethnic groups. It has deep cultural roots in budhism, hinduism and a complicated tribal and caste system. So, to not make your upcoming trip kind of boring experience, we recommend you to visit nepal. Faculty may infuse such content and practices into their courses with the aim of increasing students engagement with and appreciation for diversity. Cultural information nepal centre for intercultural. Wwf is engaged in an ambitious conservation effort to create a himalayan landscape where the biological and cultural treasures of the worlds highest sacred mountains and deepest valleys are safeguarded, while local peoples rights over resources are ensured and their livelihoods enhanced and sustained. The management of cultural pluralism and diversity has become a focus of attention because of their universal existence in terms of race, religion, language, cultural differences, etc. The indoaryan group is politically and continue reading. This ethnic and cultural diversity, which is also known as unity in diversity, is an important national heritage, which needs to. Nepal is a multilingual and multicultural country that preserves hundreds of cultural heritages of historical importance.