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As a predominantly Hindu and Buddhist nation, most of the Nepalese festivals are religious ones. The festivals of Nepal have their roots in Hinduism as more than 80% of the population of the country is Hindu. Buddhism, the second-largest religion of the nation which accounts for 9% of the population, has influenced the cultural festivals of Nepal.
In Tibetan, ne means "wool" and pal means "house". Thus, Nepal is "house of wool". [3] Newar people in the Kathmandu valley named their homeland Nepal, derived from "Nepa," meaning "country of the middle zone," highlighting its central location in the Himalayas. [3] A popular theory is that Lepcha people associated Nepal with a "sacred or holy ...
Although very little is known about the early history of Nepal, legends and documented references reach far back to the 30th century BC. [21] Also, the presence of historical sites such as the Valmiki ashram, indicates the presence of Sanatana (ancient) Hindu culture in parts of Nepal at that period.
Newars have continued their age-old traditions and practices and pride themselves as the true custodians of the religion, culture and civilisation of Nepal. [19] Newars are known for their contributions to culture, art and literature, trade, agriculture and cuisine.
Nepal and India share an open border with free movement of people, religious, cultural and marital ties. India is Nepal's largest trading partner, which it depends upon for all of its oil and gas, and a number of essential goods. Nepalis can own property in India, while Indians are free to live and work in Nepal. [162]
Magar group, military tribe, Nepal Magar man, military tribe, Nepal. The first written history about the Magar people dates as far back as 1100 CE. [10] The Magars are one of the oldest known tribes in Nepal. Their ancient homeland was known as Magwar Bisaya, later called Magarat.
Gurung people from central Nepal playing one of their traditional drums, Khaijadi. Nepal's diverse linguistic heritage evolved from 2 major language groups: Indo-European languages and Tibeto-Burman languages. Nepal's languages are mostly either Indo-European or Sino-Tibetan, while only a very few of them are Austro-Asiatic and Dravidian.
Thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers for British in World War I (to 1918) 1923: 21 Dec: Treaty with Britain affirms Nepal's sovereignty. 1935: 2 June: Nepal's first political party, Nepal Praja Parishad is founded (led by Tanka Prasad Acharya). [15] 1939: Tens of thousands of Nepalese citizens fight as soldiers for British in World ...