Amidst the diverse, cultural powerhouses of India and China lies a small, humble crossroads of culture, religion, languages, and life. The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is influenced by heavy modern cultures but the inhabitants are still loyal to the ancient traditions of their ancestors whose blood runs through their veins. Habitation of Nepal began thousands of years ago as a native asian tribe known as the Kirat migrated to the land of Nepal. “The ancestors of this tribe if identified, comes to Nahor; the younger brother of Abraham, a resident of Ur in Babylon. He belonged to the Semitic family. When the Hebrew people under the leadership of Moses, invaded their country, they were defeated and expelled from their native land. The [kirat] people then led a nomadic life and spread towards the eastern and north-eastern countries.” (Kurumbang) The Kirat people were distinct in culture and appearance “with stout and short stature, high cheekbones, flat noses, narrow black eyes and thin moustaches and
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The Kirat people were organized in terms of society and law and had no gender discrimination (Kirat Rai Yayokkha UK). These social norms affect the modern culture of Nepal. The Kirat people lived in a free society although they had designated kings that acted as emperors to govern the territory. These free societies were religious. They began as worshippers of nature worshipping all things the earth gave them. They were very tolerant of other religious beliefs which allowed for warm reception of other religions as they were introduced in Nepal such as Buddhism and Hinduism. As borders expanded Nepal became heavily influenced by India. Britain also had a small influence due to the British East India Company that ran through Nepal. Many hostilities occurred between the people of Nepal and the British trade company. Two treaties were signed in 1782 and 1816. (Pearson
The Kirat people were organized in terms of society and law and had no gender discrimination (Kirat Rai Yayokkha UK). These social norms affect the modern culture of Nepal. The Kirat people lived in a free society although they had designated kings that acted as emperors to govern the territory. These free societies were religious. They began as worshippers of nature worshipping all things the earth gave them. They were very tolerant of other religious beliefs which allowed for warm reception of other religions as they were introduced in Nepal such as Buddhism and Hinduism. As borders expanded Nepal became heavily influenced by India. Britain also had a small influence due to the British East India Company that ran through Nepal. Many hostilities occurred between the people of Nepal and the British trade company. Two treaties were signed in 1782 and 1816. (Pearson