All Human beings have a culture but not every human born with any knowledge of a culture. We learn culture by growing up in a particular society and culture of that society has a significant role in the development of our society. I guess Anthropologist can say lot on this regards but for me as an ‘amateurs photographer’ I have tried my best to capture some glimpse of Jyapu Day hoping to preserve this unique culture of Jyapu community of Kathmandu.
This cultural programme was devoted to ‘Dhunya’ (a long curve bambo stick decorated in five colours with clothes, bells and chamars) and nineteen different ‘toles’ preformed Dhunya. Event was organized by Jyapu Mahaghuthi.
Joy of Dhunya: ‘Dhunya’ was compared to the national flag in the ancient times.
Honoring our Elders: The Jyapu communities not just come up with honoring older citizen but also playing a role in preserving all the cultural and traditional activities right down the periods of Kirant, Lichhabhi, Thakuri, Malla, and Shah dyanasties.
Namaste: A participant greeting the audience during a group cultural dance.
Synchronization of Culture.
All smiles for Culture.
Nice work Rina ! Keep it up !!! 🙂
Newar, great explanation of word bowJyaa.. thanks. Rina, u better learn first to explain. Nilesh, thanks for starting the topic that keeps our culture alive for millenniums
well rina, all newari name are kept with some logic.. 😆 but my logic is not false…and its not my personal logic 😀
Thank you so muchNewar for making us understood the meaning of “Bwojya”. I agree with your logic.
As per my knowledge in newari language “bwojya”means “show” not competition. As in newari “bwo” means dekhaunu(nepali) and to show(english) and”jya” means kaam(nepali) and work (english),which meant dekhaune kaam or to show, the theme of the programme menat to show their communities that particular dhunya.
Nilesh dai, I also don’t know about this word ‘Bwojya’ but I think it means competition. ‘Competition of Dhunya’.
Thank you all for your good comments.
Gr8 colors!!
Vivid and vibrant pictures of Nepalese culture. Without a doubt ‘Synchronization of Culture’ and Honoring our Elders’ are best shots and composed creatively. Bravo! I know it’s not easy to take pictures wading through such festive crowd.
Aahaa !! Very Nice & Perfect Angles. As we are rich in culture, we also do have photographers.
Thank you Rina & Jyaapoo Mahaguthi.
nice color and beutiful smiles! this capture our hidden treasure and culture very weel. job well done Rina as always.
Nice capture of the moments from different angles and places. Keep clicking!
‘Honoring our Elders’ – my fav.
Pic 3 “Namaste”…priceless smile….. 😆
WoW pics:)
You have capture great moments, nice work
and thank you for sharing these moments
All the pictures are sharp and tells the atmosphere of the event. Great Job!! Most of the people in the last picture seem happy..and it shows the charm and the enthusiasm. Very good. BTW, you have described the word “Dhunya”, but what is “Bwojya”?