With the gradual release of the epidemic, many people could not resist their desire to travel outside. Some countries in Southeast Asia like Thailand, Laos, Nepal and so on are favored by our countrymen. Take Nepal for example, this country is a religious and cultural diversity, rich in religious culture. It is also a good choice to travel here for experience.

1. Religious culture of Nepal

The popular local religions in Nepal include Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, etc. However, due to the border with India, most Nepalis believe in Hinduism, which has great influence in Nepal. Nepal is known as the “land of temples”. In Nepal, “there are as many temples as there are houses”, which is enough to show the extent to which religion prevails in culture in Nepal.

Nepalese people respect scalpers very much. They believe that scalpers are the embodiment of gods. Whoever harms the scalpers should be fined or punished by the law. In their daily lives, they also wipe POTS and pans with the dung of scalpers.

2. Nepal’s etiquette culture

Never touch the head of a child in Nepal, because the head is a very important part of the body for them. Ordinary people can’t touch it, only their king can touch it, which is also called “touching the head”. In Nepal, if you need to deliver something to your elders, you must offer it with both hands to show respect; When they welcome their guests in autumn and winter, they light bonfires and sing and dance to show their warm welcome.

3. Nepal’s belief culture

Nepalese people worship scalpers very much. They believe that the cow is the incarnation of God, and whoever disrespects the cow will be severely punished by law or fined. In daily life, they also use the dung of scalpers to wipe the pot. They also have a special love for dogs, which they consider to be the most loyal creatures. They also have a special love for crows. And they think crows have noble quality, so they love crows.

Nepalese women marry at least three times in their lives, and the first time is to a fruit

The first time a woman marries is between the ages of seven and nine, but instead of marrying a man, she marries a nut called a “bell fruit”. Therefore, this marriage is called “fruit marriage”, also called “happiness”. Because the fruit is very hard and does not perishable, the marriage is a symbol of eternal love.

His second marriage was to the sun, not a person. On the day of the girl’s first period they are locked in a dark room. They will be left alone for 11 days, during which time they are not allowed to communicate with anyone, let alone try to go out. Their meals and so on need to be brought to the hut by the older women.

Then, 11 days later, they could be released. The ritual, called “Black House Zangjiao,” is essentially a purification ritual. They are then taken to the highest mountain to be married, and when the sun rises, the marriage is complete. It was also a sign that the girl was close enough to become an adult to actually get married.

The third marriage is for the real person. However, many of them did not go on to get married by “free love”, but by arranging the words of their parents. As long as two people’s characters match, they will get married.

An engagement ceremony is held before a local marriage. On the day of the engagement, the man brings 10 betel nuts, a box of powder and two new clothes to the woman’s home as gifts. After the engagement ceremony, the man’s family begins to prepare for the wedding and choose a day.

On the wedding day, the groom’s brother and a group of people greet the bride. If the groom does not have a brother, he will find a friend instead. Then when the bride enters the door of her husband’s home, she will first hold a foot washing ceremony. The mother-in-law will wash the feet for the bride, and then give the bride a pair of silver anklets. The mother-in-law then gives the bride the key of the room as a sign of acceptance, and they are a family ever since.

4. Polyandry in Nepal

After learning about the marriage customs in Nepal, let’s take a look at the “polyandry” in Nepal. I believe you all know that the ancient times of our country practiced a “polygamy” system, but there are various systems in Nepal: “monogamy”, “polygamy” and “polygamy”.

Polyandry is the most popular. There are two forms of this system, one is the fraternal type where brothers of the same generation share the same wife. Another form of sharing a wife is among non-brothers, who are generally a group of people with the same aspirations. The first type is considered to be the most stable. This system ensured that the family’s assets could be highly concentrated and not split up by siblings, strengthening the family’s social status.

It seems that women have a very high family status under this system, but it is not so. The status of women under this system is not high, but they are miserable. Not only do they have to take care of the daily lives of the whole family, but they also have to bear a child for each man. This will cause great damage to their bodies and their lives will be very short.