A Chance Puja In Kutumsang
As we passed through the village of Kutumsang, seeking anybody to talk to, we noticed that it was eerily empty. The fog added to...
Sky Burials
Nepal is one of the most diverse countries in the world. In the northern mountain villages, there is a beautiful mix of Tibetan and Tamang...
Dachan Festival
The Dachan Festival is a Tibetan festival that we were told about when we visited the Manang District. Dachan literally translates to “the practice of...
Sanitation Frustration
Every American toddler experiences the transition from wearing pull-ups to using “the big boy/girl potty”. It is a strategic lesson to teach a child that...
Party with a Purpose
Wealth is a touchy subject in Western culture. Everyone seems to want it, but few people actually talk about it. From this understanding of wealth...
Justice for the Bin People
Our job is to go around to different villages in Nepal and learn as much as we can about certain people groups that most people...
Sari not Sorry
Late Bhadra (August- September) in America is the beginning of a new school year and parent’s rejoicing their kids are out of the house. However,...
Riverside Worship
Water. It’s essential for the life of all humans, but some cultures depend on it more than others. The Majhi people were traditionally fishermen and...
Koshi Puja Festival
Koshi Puja Koshi Puja is a festival specific to the Majhi people that occurs once a year on the 22nd day of the Nepali month,...