Unplanned Encounters: A Journey Through East Nepal
From laboring on Nepal’s longest highway to meeting the King—his story is one of quiet strength and love.
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Written accounts, transcribed interviews, or mixed-media stories centered around elders we’ve met. Told through memories, letters, or shared conversations.
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Oral history · Displacement
Leaving Bhutan for Nepal in the 1990s: A Story of Displacement and Survival
In this Katha Hijo Ko oral-history interview, an elder remembers a period when remaining in Bhutan was no longer possible. He recalls warnings, the presence of the army, leaving home and the uncertain journey through India before eventually reaching Nepal.
A Journey into the Heart of Nepal's Cultural Heritage
A rare performance of the Ghatu song reminds us that culture lives through those who remember.
Dashain and Tihar: Preserve and Celebrate Our Cultural Heritage
Do you have cherished memories of Dashain and Tihar celebrations from the past?