Pow Wow: The Nepalese Culture

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All across our vast planet there are billions of people and thousands of unique cultures. Each of these cultures having their own way of life, foods, and especially celebrations. Celebrations and ceremonies have forever been a major part of nearly every culture to exist.
The first culture I’m going to teach you about is the Native Americans. Ceremonies and celebrations have played a vital and essential role in Native American culture for a very long time. Their beliefs were influenced by their methods of acquiring food. Also, they embraced ceremonies that provided power to conquer the difficulties of life. The first ceremony I want to speak of is Pow Wow. A Pow Wow is a social gathering held by many different Native American communities. A modern Pow Wow is a specific type of event for Native American people to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures. …show more content…

Nepal is distinctly known as a world of colorful vibrant festivals.The biggest and most popular festivals based on religion are: Dashain and Tihar in Nepal. Dashain, a celebration of Goddess Durga’s victory over evil Mahisashur, has symbolic meaning deeply rooted in Nepalese society. Tihar, a celebration of lights and color dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, too unfolds social joy throughout the nation. Mahashivaratri is the celebration dedicated to the Lord Shiva which falls in February and March. It is the celebration of birthday of supreme god of Hindu mythological figure. Thousands and thousands of visitors make their pilgrimage visit in Kathmandu on this day.Apart from these festivals, Nepal celebrates more and more other regional, communal and seasonal festivals. Visit to Nepal, no matter which time of the year, promises a rewarding festive

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