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I was a student of History in the Masters level at the Humboldt University situated in Berlin. To... My interest is to be acqua

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2005-11-16 12:00.

I was a student of History in the Masters level at the Humboldt University situated in Berlin. To be more specific, I learnt Ancient history that is associated with the Greek and Roman civilizations.

Upon completion of my Masters level in History,, as stated earlier, I began working in an Office that was working in the gender sector in Berlin. I worked at this Institute of Applied Science for two years plus. It was my work at this center that I wished to learn more of this Gender aspect at the international level. The idea was to understand how matters pertaining to Gender sensitivities were being handled by various countries and their NGOs, which could benefit me more in this regard. Such thinking was surely a turning point in my life that I decided to put my entire efforts in this regard which is why I am here in Nepal today. So it is this purpose that brings me to Nepal.

Now talking about my topic of special interest is to study in depth the Cultural patters, traditions and the livelihood of both male and female belonging to Nepal's SHERPA community. To be more specific, my interest is to be acquainted with the Gender aspect of this special community that is a strong and proud part of the Nepali society.

In the process of my research studies, I would wish to explore the cultural heritage, the position of the Sherpa community in the Nepali society and their possible role that they can or have been playing in strengthening the cultural fabric of this country.

MY interest in studying their culture in effect began with their easily available kindness at heart, their proud-ness of being Sherpas plus their mentality which I found always positive and harmless. Don't' you think these were not special qualities in them? Could all these traits be traced so easily in other parts of the world among other communities? Perhaps not or at best it would be very difficult to find one.

While the Hindu women largely depend on their male partners in order to maintain their daily lives, the Sherpa women who observe Buddhism, were less dependent on their men folks. The Sherpa women consider or their society bestows on them equal rights and privileges as the Sherpa men enjoy in their day to day and societal lives. The other striking difference in between the two is while they loose their husbands, the Hindu widow have had to undergo through a very traumatic period not only in her own house but as a matter of fact in the society as well. The widowed Hindu woman suddenly becomes a third-category creature with the sudden demise of her husband. The society is not kind towards her and the plight grows.

This is not in the Sherpa community. As a Sherpa woman is independent of her status right from the very beginning,, she can easily maintain her life in the house and the society both. The Sherpa community provides equal status to women and thus the problems becomes insignificant for her even after the death of her consort.

Sherpa women could be seen in farming, agriculture, business and etc, which keep this kinder sex busy. More so, the Sherpa women command prestige as they possess special rights and hence privileges and the society feels this impact.

Yes! I have met some Sherpa women and have already talked to some during my second trip here. But I need to see more to get adequate details that were demanded by my research works. By the way, I would love to see some Sherpa women who are engaged in Sherpa Women's welfare activities to get some valuable insight from them.

As a Freidrich Ebert Stiftung Intern currently in Nepal, well, I simply wanted to work with this Foundation, as I understand this institution has been working in the Gender sector providing special emphasis on it. The FES, as far as I can understand, is promoting social justice through its various programs worldwide.

However, let me make your readers clear that I have come here providing bearing all the expenses on my own. No body has supported me financially and at times I think can I continue my research works for all along May next year? I hope some kind souls from Germany will come to my rescue in the mean time. But then this is secondary matter. I will manage myself.

The main issue that is confronting me is what shall I do upon finishing my research works here? Should I plan for my doctoral degrees? Or go in for studying some thing very exclusive and intensive in the Gender aspect wherein I am currently engages with?

To me now it appears that people have short memory. Since the SPD which exhibited its reluctance to toe the American line on various matters got defeated and those who have it made it clear to their voters that they would work in line with President Bush have won the elections.

Nepa Pasa Pucha Amerikaye (NPPA)'s 14th Annual Meeting with a theme “YOUTH AND NEWAH CULTURE IN MAINSTREAM AMERICA” was conducted coinciding with the celebration of New Year Nepal Sambat 1126 and MHA POOJA (worship of inner self) also called “BHINTUNA” (Good Wishes) on Saturday, November 05, 2005 at Tacoma Park Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A. The full day's BHINTUNA program started with “GANESH POOJA” followed by a lunch serving traditional Newah SAMAY BAJI catered through Baltimore-based Kathmandu Kitchen Restaurant. The opening program was inaugurated by Chief Guest His Excellency Royal Nepalese Ambassador Mr. Kedar Bhakta Shrestha by lighting the traditional TWADEWA (oil lamp stand). Ambassador Mr. Shrestha, in his speech, praised NPPA and other Nepalese community residing abroad for their continued efforts in promotion and preservation of Nepalese culture. Dr. Devendra Amatya, President of NPPA, gave a welcome speech and highlighted the progress NPPA has made in promotion of Newah culture, the support it has been receiving from fellow friends, and importance of media like web site, and newsletter and also motivating the youth for promoting the Newah culture in the 21st century. Dr. Amatya then read the goodwill message sent by former US Ambassador to Nepal Mr. Carlton Coon. Invited heads and representatives from Newah Organization of America (NOA), Nepal Americas Council (NAC), Nepalese Association of Houston (NAH), America Nepal Society (ANS), Association of Nepalese in Americas (ANA), Nepali Women's Global Network (NWGN), Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA), Friends of Nepal (FON-New Jersey), International Nepal Literary Society (INLS), America Nepal Women's Association (ANWA) in DC. Friend of Nepal, Mr. Hans Sawyer also spoke about the culture on the occasion. Vice President Mr. Surendra Pradhan gave concluding remarks. The annual 2005 issue of NPPA's DABU newsletter edited by Dr. Narayan Rajbhandari was also launched.

The program was then followed by presentations on “ Newah Center – A Perspective” by Dr. Mahesh Baidya, “Updates on Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Ordinance” by Dr. Shyam Karki, and “Business Entrepreneurship in America ” by Deepak Shrestha. Later a lively presentation by three young panelists Gaurav Shrestha, Ranju Shrestha and Sujina Pradhan and their interaction with the audience was the important highlight of a planned youth forum organized by Vice President Mrs. Meera Shrestha and Mr. Gaurav Shrestha .

The special feature at the end of the day's program was traditional Newah “BHOYE', a sitting feast attended by nearly 250 people including children. As per tradition, NPPA volunteers served the sitting guests with varieties of typical Newah dishes of the BHOYE catered through Kathmandu Kitchen Restaurant. The program ended with raffles and door prizes.

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