2008/1 « Newari Food

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Newari Song

Singer: Prem Dhwaj Pradhan
Bala Bala Chingu Mikha

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Friday, January 18, 2008

Newari Ritual, Marriage

Ihipa (Marriage)
Marriage in Newar culture is social union of two families. The parents arrange marriage for their sons and daughters. After the groom's and bride's families decision, the marriage is confirmed by giving 10 betel nuts along with fruits, sweets etc (known as lakha) from groom's family to the bride.
Marriage ceremony is performed at the time scheduled by the astrologer. Swayamber, Honkegu, Chipa Theeke (symbol of sharing everything) is performed. Bride presents 10 betel nuts to all her family members. Brother of her mother, paju, takes on his back and carries her out of the house. He then presents her to the groom's family.
The bride's family visit the groom's house on the 4th day , to see how the bride is being treated , which is known as Khwah soye (seeing the bride's face).

Now a days some of the function dates have been Changed. Here is my Marriage functions:
First Meeting: March 18, 2007, SUNDAY afternoon
Engagement: April 26, 2007, Thurday evening (Baisak 13, 2064 B.S)
Swayamber : December 02, 2007 SUNDAY evening (20:45 Mangsir 16, 2064 B.S)
Baarat (Janti) : December 03, 2007 MONDAY morning
DULAI BHITRAUNE: December 03, 2007 MONDAY afternoon
Marraige Receiption: December 06, 2007 THRUSDAY
MOOKHA HERNA AAUNE: December 06, 2007 THRUSDAY

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Sunday, January 13, 2008

Thakali Kitchen

When it comes to dal-bhat, let it be said that no-one does it better that the Thakalis of lower Mustang. As traders between India and Tibet, the Thakalis adapted dishes and together with local favourites, created a culinary tradition all their own.

I got chance to try the Thakali kitchen in pokhara near Mahendra Bridge.