Life in Kathmandu

NEPAL | Wednesday, 9 January 2013 | Views [117]

Despite being only mere hours away from the Himalayas, Nepal falls prey to overwhelming amounts of waste, especially in the ____ river that runs through it. Here, the influence of manufacturing reveals itself in the scraps of cloth that litter the riverbank.

In front of the Buddhist Swayambhuath stupa, also known as the monkey temple, one of the most iconic temples of Nepal, pilgrims and tourists alike come to pray and hope for peace. Lighting a wax candle and turning the ______ represents _______. Over the centuries, a unique religious culture that blends Buddhist, Hindu, and local Nepali beliefs has come to the mainstay. It’s not unusual to see figures from Hindu mythology next to Buddhist prayer flags. Lighting a wax candle and turning the ______ represents _______ .

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In a wealthier part of Kathmandu, a young woman walks underneath a parasol to keep her skin the light shade that is as much a status symbol as her umbrella. Bollywood movies from India have increased the popularity of whitening creams in the Kathmandu market.

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Life in Kathmandu

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