About Nepal  

Culture

Nepal is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere, with over 125 languages, dozens of ethnic groups and a wondrously rich and compatible religious way of life.  Nepal has never been colonized by another nation, and as such it has developed a self-contained culture and society. 

The two main religions are Hinduism and Buddhism.  They have co-existed throughout the ages, and many Hindu temples share the same complex as Buddhist shrines.  Hindu and Buddhist worshippers regard the same god with different names while performing religious rites.

The population comprises various groups of different races, coming from different parts of the country, which are further divided into different castes.  Some of the main groups are: Gurungs, Limbus, Sherpas, Newars, Tharus and Brahmins.  Nepali is the official language, but the ethnic groups speak many other languages and dialects.  English is spoken by many in government and business offices, and is taught in most schools.

Numerous annual festivals are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style, highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.  CWS works to uphold these traditions and to encourage particularly younger people to enjoy their cultures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on the country, please see the Nepal Tourist Board website.

For reasons why we work in Nepal, plase see Why do we work in Nepal?