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Kathmandu neighborhood children sing: Diwali is the "festival of lights" that is celebrated by Hindus in either October or November. Like Christmas or Thanksgiving, this is a time to enjoy with families and friends. The holiday also celebrates the triumph of good over evil, and is associated with...; Format: audio

Kathmandu street music: You can expect the unexpected in Nepal, specifically Kathmandu. Since it is the capital in a country where Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism are both major religions, you never know what temple or religious ceremony you might see, and for the unexperienced Western...; Format: audio

Nepalese trekking guides in front of a white-washed wall: Two trekking guides pass by the white-washed wall of a house en route from Naudanda to Birethanti, Nepal. Whitewashing is done for both the Dasain and Tihar festivals. Dasain is the 15-day national festival of Nepal, which takes place in September or October,...; Format: image/photograph

Two women digging out limestone dust for white-washing: En route from Naudanda to Birethanti, Nepal, two women in saris collect limestone dust for whitewashing houses before the autumn festivals Dasain and Tihar. Dasain is the 15-day national festival of Nepal, which takes place in September or October, following...; Format: image/photograph

Unraveling a cultural mystery: Nepal: In this lesson, students explore two religious festivals in Nepal through audio recordings and photographs. Students begin with a vague knowledge about the festivals and develop a more thorough understanding as more information is revealed through the course of the lesson. The author recommends incorporating these activities into a larger lesson plan of your design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Kristin Post.

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