will make and attempt to analyze the people and land of Nepal. More specifically it will examine the people of the Kathmandu Valley. This paper will show the relationship between the land and the population and how they have affected one another. First lets look at the general physical aspects of the entire nation of Nepal and then narrow it down to the characteristics of the valley. Seventy-five percent of Nepal is covered in mountains, some of the most rugged terrain in the world. The Himalayas
is Kathmandu. It is the largest city in the country and the most populated as it holds one twelfth of the country’s population. Kathmandu has a rich history which has lasted more than two thousand years. Kathmandu has a lot of art that can be seen anywhere from parks to street corners. The art is normally of gods and goddesses. The main religions in Kathmandu is Hinduism and Buddhism. The art and architecture is built around the culture of these two religions. Many museums in Kathmandu hold
In chapter five of Suitably Modern, Mark Liechty discusses the action of “doing fashion” and how it affects the middle class and consumption in Kathmandu. Chapter five poses the question; what is new and what is not? This concerns the class distinctions and if modernization is actually occurring. The middle class in Kathmandu is claiming its own domain through clothing and ostracizing themselves. The author deems this action as adornment he defines it by stating, “It is used to set individuals and
Why Timbuktu is a Great Place to Live in the 15th Century Out of the three cities; Constantinople, Timbuktu, and Seville, Timbuktu would provide me with the most enjoyable life in the fifteenth century. Timbuktu’s government is devoted to creating a wonderful place to live, providing their people with many different varieties of food, and having a good education system. Back in the fifteenth century, Timbuktu was a developed city in my opinion, their houses were made of bricks, domed rooves and
While growing up in Nepal, I used to get irritated while listening to any typical Nepali songs that played on radio or cassette player. Almost every songs were alike with slow and lengthy pace and had very old texture to it. There were no other alternatives to choose except to embrace what I am used to. But as I grew up and my taste on music diversified with the music of other cultures, I began to realize the differences they have with Nepali music. The songs that used to irritate me before are very
I chose to write about Nepal because I want to understand its history on a deeper level and contextualize an upcoming visit to Nepal later this year. I will be traveling to Kathmandu and Pokhara along with my wife, an American who lived in Nepal with her family between 1998 and 2004. I have heard my wife Cara and her friends refer to Nepal as an “undeveloping nation,” meaning that Nepal’s economy and standard of living are getting worse, not better. I have spent time in underdeveloped countries
paradise of the northeast India. It offers an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. With various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint, the wonderland of Yumthang valley, Nathula Pass, Enchey Monastery and more the mesmerizing beauty of Gangtok leaves one spellbound. While enjoying your holidaying, be careful about the place you are going to spend your nights in. In order to feel comfortable, we recommend you to stay
A natural beauty of mountains and snows, Tibet is a mythical land of ancient culture and religion. With the summer travel opportunities Hotchkiss provides, I’m most interested in traveling abroad to Tibet. The trip would last a period of several weeks, and I’d aim to expand my horizons both spiritually and physically while there. Not only would it be a unique experience for me, it would combine the thrill of an adventure while benefiting the world at the same time. Located near the towering Himalayan
Bhutan is a small landlocked country big China at north and India at south. Bhutan is one of the countries with rich vegetation that is flora and funa. Varity of trees, flowers, birds, animals and minerals are found in this beautiful country. Bhutan being Himalayan country covered with mountains serves as continuous water sources. Country with the large amount of fast following water has got ability to produce hydro electricity which is one of the most important wealth of the country. Bhutan is also
under the Panchayat system and multiparty democracy, is now getting attention and traction. His party’s mass meetings have been attracting a crowd as never before. Bharat Jangam, a lawyer and RPP candidate from one of the toughest constituencies, Kathmandu 1, recently told me, “I may not win this election, but reception from voters is quiet encouraging.” Between Mr. Thapa’s main planks, restoration of Hindu state is resonating with voters. Nepal’s 88 percent population is Hindu. Even moderate secularist
Poverty is a worldwide epidemic, creating undesirable living conditions for many people on a daily basis. Some of the most touching stories in literature have an overlying theme of poverty. A wide variety of these stories are often set in Asia. Connor Grennan’s novel Little Princes was set in Katmandu, Nepal. In his book, Connor tells the story of his gargantuan trek across Nepal in an attempt to return seven missing children, all of which belong to a Nepali orphanage he volunteered in. These children
Personal Statement 1993 – A year that Latur, a small rural town in India can never forget and a year that became a turning point in my life. An Earthquake that brought a great deal of destruction resulted in over 10,000 deaths and leaving several thousand injured. Support poured in from across the world and as a 10th standard young child I decided to accompany my father to volunteer in medical relief teams. The scale and magnitude of distress and suffering, particularly to see the most vulnerable
The Valley of Ashes as Metaphor in The Great Gatsby Throughout F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, location is a critical motif. The contrasts between East and West, East Egg and West Egg, and the two Eggs and New York serve important thematic roles and provide the backdrops for the main conflict. Yet, there needs to be a middle ground between each of these sites, a buffer zone, as it were; there is the great distance that separates East from West; there is the bay that separates East Egg
Madison Dodson 5/5/14 Research Paper A Walk Through the Peaceful Valley: A Glance at the History of Arcadia Nebraska As you walk down the streets of Arcadia Nebraska, you look from side to side and see nothing more than a quiet little town. What you probably aren’t aware of is the history behind this “little town”. Arcadia is built off of determination, character, and distinctiveness. As you make your way down Main Street, you start to grasp a glimpse of the past. Arcadia Nebraska is a village
Proposal for Pine Valley Furniture Ecommerce Webstore Now is the time to implement an Ecommerce webstore, and Eysie and Sehr Management Information System Consultants are the people who can make it happen. In an effort to maintain a competitive advantage Pine Valley Furniture needs to implement an ecommerce webstore. Making this transition and developing a webstore illustrates Pine Valley Furniture's commitment to change with the times and will prevent the loss of market share by competition
skip the farthest. These places are vivid in my memory because that’s where I would go to have fun, but the one place that sticks out in my memory the most, the place I know better than anyone, my weekend get-away, was my family’s house at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. While I was growing up I was blessed to have this house to go to on the weekends during the winter. Come Friday I would be so excited because I knew where I would be going, I loved it up there. The sights of the resort, the distinct smell
¬Introduction of the Site The area located in western rural border of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which is part of Loxley Valley. The andscape of the Loxley Valley is unique and kind of complicated. Bradfield Parish Council Offices (2004) stated that “The landscape ranges widely. Undeveloped land includes pasture and arable fields, woodland, heath and moors. Water features include the river, streams, reservoirs and old industrial millponds. The built environment ranges from small clusters of farm
over Coyote Valley Throughout the years the technology industry has been growing with incredible speed expanding all over California. San Jose is known as the capital of Silicon Valley where major technology companies and start-ups call home. With fast spreading companies it is necessary to have enough power in San Jose to supply the increase in energy demand. Recently there was a plan proposed to the City of San Jose by Calpine Corporation to build a power plant in Coyote Valley. Nearby residents
The Great Gatsby and the Valley of Ashes Many times we hear of society's affect on people; society influencing the way people think and act. Hardly mentioned is the reverse: peoples' actions and lifestyles affecting society as a whole and how it is characterized. Thus, society is a reflection of its inhabitants and in The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it is a wasteland described as the "valley of ashes." Since the characters of this novel make up this wasteland, aren't they the waste
Volcanism of Long Valley, California: The Bishop Tuff Eruption The west coast of North America has been tectonically and volcanically active for billions of years. The Sierra Nevada Mountains in eastern California were born of volcanoes, and magma has been erupting in the Long Valley to the east of the mountains for over three million years (Bailey, et. al., 1989). However, the climactic eruption of the region occurred relatively recently in the region's geologic history. About 760,000 years