Dila, you are a lucky man. To see the history, Internet was into effect in this landlocked country since 1994. Years of self-imposed isolation and its rugged and difficult mountain terrain have left Nepal … It makes me very sad. Nepal enjoys one of the slowest internet. Most of the population is living in its subtropical lower regions too. How black!’ I hated myself for learning the language, for then I knew what they are saying, and I knew why they are laughing, and I knew why that girl screamed in terror as though she had seen a ghost. The photo with the awe faces are uneducated and they fancy seeing foreigners. At the time I wrote this, I had not read, I thought I was a nice guy. The reason behind their behavior is illiteracy and the uniqueness within you cause they might haven’t seen a civillized man and well dressed man in their area and you might be different from the way they are. I’m sorry he acted way off point by all he wrote, i can understand your anger and his.. It scares me. I did right in walking away, but I should not have thought about what I thought about. Its natural that humans are curious about something they have never seen/ experienced. If it’s girls, they will end up giggling. We Want to Make a Light Baby. All the Africans apologise once again for the pains you all feel toward this and to your beautiful Country a large. We put comments on article where tourist express his thoughts though he mention word rape.you guys hangaround near corner store and tea stall do pass comments on girls every freaking day.thats cool rights.if you can stop screening girls.anyway nothing will changed. Yet, it stands as the second country just after Libya with regards to the internet speed. Shorter this post exists, better it will be for your health. Enter your email address below. Fun facts about Nepal makes it a distinctly beautiful nation on the earth. It’s high time that the government authorities look into such issues to resolve such problems through an alternate medium. Both are in a world I don’t want to think about, for its humanity at its worst, but I have to tell these stories, to remind myself, and those who happen to read this page, that we are all just a step away from evil. The use of these words in casual culture only devalues the intensity of its grotesque. There are 129 different languages spoken in Nepal. More than 50 festivals are celebrated every year that exhilarates every traveller who visits Nepal for fun, entertainment and exploration. Here are 10 facts about poverty in Nepal: Displacement has had a major impact on living conditions in the country. I sometimes find myself being very nervous when talking to people. What seemed like an ugly stare to you is honestly a very big surprise glance to the local Nepalese. "For a brief second, I thought about raping that woman and impregnating her with a very black child". I can only hope that your feelings change, and never hit that low again. They make you feel like they are the killer birds patched on telephone wires, watching you — no, they remind me of the vultures I saw in a picture about famine in Sudan, the vultures that sat still on rocks waiting for the starving children to die. 16. Hutt, Michael. Think of the future of our species for &%$@'s sake. I am sorry that you felt that way but you are welcome in Nepal. Some of the things, you should have taken light heartedly. If I drive pass one or walk pass one they will not only stare but they will also stop in their tracks and stare. Poverty in Nepal:- Nepal is landlocked country and is famous for the tourism and cultural sector only. I have noticed that the old Nepal people walk around the hood all day long. But we also want you to have an idea about its dismissive and gloomy side so that you may have an actual picture of this well-known country in your mind to take a learned decision. Nepal is one of the finest country with wide prospect of development in technology and tourism sectors. Due to all such rubbish things Kathmandu has converted into ‘Trashmandu’. I'm a white 59 yr old woman who lives in an Ohio neighborhood which has recently been infiltrated by many Nepal families. On my birthday, I decided to bake for myself a cake. That's my life. Enquire Now. I thought I was a great guy, one of the good guys. I wish the younger people who live with them would explain how upsetting their behavior is in America. The Himalayas of Nepal includes around fifty mountains that exceed the height of 7200 meters, including the world’s ten out of the fourteen 8000 m peaks. I only got to read Nnedi’s book this year, and as I read it, it felt like looking into a dark mirror and seeing my evil self grinning at me. If not, an apology is not enough. A number of adventure enthusiasts gear up for trekking its world-famous trails where they can always find the best opportunity to have a glimpse of its astonishing nature and lush green forests. I can understand your frustrations, but I can only hope you had a better experience. Both city and long-distance roads are pretty bad. I can imagine what it must have been to be an African in a rural part of Nepal. Even the roads of its capital city are of poor condition. I actually enjoyed my experience there, if you read my other posts on Nepal. Sanjok ji, please accept my apologies. Rivers are being clogged by the plastic bags and debris. Nepal has world’s slowest internet. They stare at all the foreigners specially in rural areas where foreigners are barely even seen there. But we also want you to have an idea about its dismissive and gloomy side so that you may have an actual picture of this well-known country in your mind to take a learned decision. I wrote blog posts that some people read and think I had a great time in Nepal. You can not talk about interesting facts of Nepal without mentioning this character, ‘Yeti’ or ‘Jigou’ by the Himalayas Tibetans, beast which has been analyses as a bipede inclined slightly forward. I would probably be one of those people who would "stare" at you if you passed by me, if I was still in Nepal. That is just curiosity of seeing something different and rare. 28. And I am not selling out. This is 2014 CE now, we need to forget it and move past it, he is sorry for what he said, and that was supposed to end and/or stop more argument/s. They. If I had power, if I had guns, would I have raped this Nepali woman with ethnic cleansing in my mind? Visit Nepal after the covid is over. Kaldhara Marg As usual, I was trying to wad off the unsettling stares from the streets. Christmas is always a very upsetting period, because it is a reminder that we are growing older, that our dreams are getting. Its capital is Kathmandu. However, I wouldn't do that now. And I also personally don't think it's appropriate anyway. Yeah the "rape" thing was offensive, I was angry too, but he has already said that he was unaware that Nepalis are not used to seeing Africans (the reason why took his photos), and he has already explained that he wrote it at THAT particular moment, when he was still not familiar with the Nepalis in general. Please that should not raise hatred for blacks in general.. As rich culture, ethnic country.we don't know how to get along as a country.There is raciest inside a country.Aryan taking all government places as abroad for mongolian people. All those stuff were really fun and true. So, you should always remain careful while driving and travelling intercity in Nepal. In my view, we Nepali are really stubborn, We say we are rich in culture. From its astonishing heights to its cultural rendezvous, Nepal offers all the major intriguing traits that make even every jaded traveler’s feet to itch again and instigates him/her to get back into this staggering adrenaline-filled world. I can understand your frustrations. The political situation has greatly improved, but occasionally demonstrations still occur and they can turn violent. Construction crews take long backups whenever they make the improvements. One of the best things offered by the Nepalese Government is its Everest Mountain Flight Tours. This question has given me countless nightmares. Girls are facing serious issues arisen by the earthquakes in the poor economic backgrounds which seem a bit disturbing. In Nepal the disease is carried by street dogs and monkeys. That’s the worst thing about being a foreigner in Nepal, and in my case, the only black man in a rural town of Nepal. 2. Dila.You have righrs to express yooyr thought.every day nepalese are raped by politicians.more over no one have rights to laugh on your face because of your color.that is lack of mannerisms which we need to learn.they called indian as dhoti and whole family enjoy bollywood movie.they hate if someone said are indian but if someone said you look like south American they share with friends.so dila chill.let them overreact .let them do what they are good about.by i am nepali and am overreacting as well. Hope you will come back and experience the true Nepal. I sure will return someday, I enjoyed myself some of the time. And not everyone in Nepal have the same skin color. look!” and the baby looks at me. Such slow processes had already led the Nepal Government to delay its Visit Nepal 2018 Campaign earlier as more time was required to complete the project. Most people work on Sundays, although some only work half a day on Friday. Holmberg, David. But at that time, no one was reading my blog apart from a handful of friends like Pragya, and I did not think strangers would read it and send me hate mail. Now, I wonder what she told the baby about me. And all those people hating on him and blaming him for having evil thoughts should put them in his place and think what they would have done where they are living in a foreign land where everyone just gives you unfriendly looks. This, which we will share here with you. Think friend… Think. 8. Because I know I am the closest to God any one of them has ever seen! There is an actor friend who I cannot to talk to without feeling jittery, and it’s all because I lived in a fish bowl for two years. I’m no different from those Arab militia-men. The region was struck with a magnitude-7.3 earthquake on Tuesday, May 12, just 17 days after a … I have said nothing because I'm concerned that they may be aggressive since they do not smile. Other local cuisines in Nepal(also read: 15 Most Popular Nepali Foods you should Try) include Newari, Noodles soup and momos. But that negative side is required to be flashed upon as well. I'm just learning about the culture (this is how I found this blog) and I find it crazy; You should know of the increased rapings in that country, and for you to mention this, I really hope you are just trolling to get people to comment. Africans, African Americans, or any person of the Black race/community (in no offending way), are almost never seen by Nepalese in real life. Why did you laugh?’ But she only continued laughing. She pointed me out to her baby – not unusual, they are always doing that. Many people live in poor conditions and especially young people try to find better life in other countries. Then your rape feelins came into your thoughts, the child felt your violent rage, and responded appropriatly. Some of the major Festivals of Nepal include Dashain, Tihar, Lhosar, Teej and Indra Jatra to name a few. Yes everyone feels bad when they are stared by others and if they are made as the topic of joke. Thank you!! This comment has been removed by the author. It was the massive quake which was the worst to strike Nepal in last 80 years. Food plays an important role while travelling as you need some delicious savories after a tiring day out. : Pragya: Yeah because those bloddy Yuppies hsve only seen this one movie tht is called “Slum Dog Milionoire, Pragya: She should have replied by saying Thank you so much, U son of a Bush! Nepal has never been under any foreign rule; therefore, Nepal doesn’t have an independence day. It's an obvious reaction that you get when you visit any country particularly not used seeing distinguished individual like you. It makes me want to take it down. Nepal was once the citadel of hippies because of easy availability of weed here. But a bit high entry fees(from 10 to 15 USD) are charged from foreigners when they like to visit and hang around on these places. The reason I say this, and also, the reason I can understand where you're coming from is because I was born and raised there and lived there until I finished my highschool and moved to US. Today, I was returning home, really tired, from another day of doing nothing at the office. You may be have hard time when you arrive here next time. Forget about 3G or 4G Nepal doesn’t even have 2G. Five days after posting this article, I was chatting with an Indian friend, a fellow volunteer but who lives in another town. Order in Paradox: Myth, Ritual and Exchange among Nepal's Tamang, 1989. They stare at you until you feel like you’ve walked into Alfred Hitchcock’s movie set, when he was making that horror film, the birds. But the worst thing being noticed in Nepal is its poor Internet access. ), Pragya: What can I say! You can also relish the mouth-watering international foods that are served at many popular restaurants in Kathmandu and Pokhara. How to Stay Healthy during Nepal Trekking . I was denied entry to a restaurant once, in the Eastern Nepali city of Biratnagar, and teenage girls screamed in terror on seeing me, as though they had seen a monster. Christians estimate their numbers at 400,000 or roughly 1.4% of Nepal's 29-million people. Because you left my country before I got to read your article. Nepal, the land that is sandwiched between the two browbeating landmasses and powerful nations that are India and China respectively and still it superintends to sustain its cultural diversity. Now, when I look back, I see my reaction was uncalled for. Now, I cannot say more on what I was going to do at her home for the same reason. They are always interested in chatting with the foreigners and often give a flash upon its culture and customs. More than four days after the worst earthquake to hit Nepal in decades, the death toll climbed past 5,000 with no end in sight. In Michael Hutt, ed., Nepal in the Nineties, 1994. While this might not raise an eyebrow in other countries, in Nepal, it kind of sets a tone in the mind of the innocents that black people are usually the "bad guys" even though both groups having nothing against each-other whatsoever. Thanks for sharing! i think his intended interpretation was, if they birth a black child/ren, they would be more welcoming seeing our skin color, and won’t refer us to as devil, anybody would feel sad if people run from them, But then, what can I say, he used the word at the wrong time… I sincerely apologise on his behalf as AN AFRICAN, cause I know how painful it is to hear distasteful story about your people,i would feel bad and angered, if said about my country and people too., also coming from a black man, the most hated color is more hurtful, he meant no harm, he was only expressing his pain, every human go through that phase when been rejected by people we meet, we love or care about or anything of positive intensions for positive expectation, and that was what he expressed without thinking twice to how you all will feel, or see it….. Looking forward to see Nepal soon! That yet doesn't justify everything. You need therapy! © 2019, Eco Holidays Nepal PVT. The trauma of those two years runs deep. Language. Because I’m the blackest thing they both have ever seen. This leads people to think that, "wow, this is an african (oh yeah, we tend to group all people as africans, or as black people). Another worst thing is that you will be harassed by a number of monkeys who can snatch your food and can even bite without any provocation. Nature photography, of beautiful dragonflies as they rest on thin sticks, taken in Gulu, Uganda. I actually learnt a lot about Nepali people, I learnt the language and spoke if fluently, I learnt your cultures, and I was able to suppress these thoughts and live there for two years. He might or might not be an evil guy too." You are a nice guy and as much as I have seen, nepali are cunts. But its tourism sector has been proving a backbone for the country’s economy. Actually, that same day, I refused to enter her home. mi). I stayed on until July of 2011. Nepal, country of Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges and wedged between two giants, India and China. (It is 2014, and I’m ashamed of my thoughts. Source: huffingtonpost.com. That is why hospitality in Nepal is something that remains a universally accepted fact. I was called Raati (Night), Kukur (Dog), Bhoot (ghost). Then. They even stare at me when I have different hairstyle or wear something different that is not usual in my country. Hope you liked our article, 17 Good and Bad Things about Nepal that no one Tells You. A town where some people are seeing an African man for the very first (and probably last) time in their lives. If two are walking down the street and one sees me, that one will poke the friend and say urgently “look! Nepal’s poor infrastructure ; Undoubtedly, Nepal offers excellent hotels and restaurants for your comfortable stay but where it lags behind is its poor condition of roads. Email: [email protected] I can’t excuse myself, for thinking like that, and I hope Nepali people who read this will not think evil of me. LTD. Nepal, the land that is sandwiched between the two browbeating landmasses and powerful nations that are India and China respectively and still it superintends to sustain its cultural diversity. I don't want to see you are going Nepal by flashing teeth and returning back by flashing eyes (dead). I made many friends there, and you may be surprised to learn that this woman was my friend. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The thing is that I did not quit Nepal simply because some people were treating me as though I was a monster. I get it that foreigners traveling to Nepal are rich and Nepal has very little extra... Internet access. Nepal is a very small country and that’s why it surprised me a lot to learn that a relatively easy 90 KM journey can sometimes take up to 5 to 6 hours because of the road conditions and the heavy traffic that exists in this Himalayan country. "Drafting the 1990 Constitution." We all have a dark side, and we can easily slip off to the evil side at the slightest provocation. The man then came back to me and said, ‘Don’t mind her. As desperation grows among survivors in … I think to build a modern/informative era mind, specially Indian guy,. ), Annapurna, Manaslu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Imja Tse, Lobuche and Pisang Peak to name a few. I thought I was a great guy, one of the good guys. As usual, I was trying to wad off the unsettling stares from the streets. They began to giggle…The child smiled and laughed at first because that is what the adults were doing. Learn how your comment data is processed. Let us take a look at the top 10 most amazing facts about Nepal- the holy and sacred nation. A town where some people are seeing an African man for the very first (and probably last) time in their lives. Me: An indian friend of mine says she was walking in new york last week and someone called her “slumdog! They can really make your trip an astonishing and memorable experience. Your email address will not be published. Its poor air quality is quite disturbing that deteriorates its spectacular views. Gurkha Soldiers also known as Gorkhali, are the bravest soldiers in the World. A 1255 earthquake killed a third of Nepal’s population during the reign of the Mallas as well. And even though you probably don't mean that now, and that this incident was far too long ago, it still is a very strong, inappropriate and inhumane word to justify for your anger, and frustrations. It's just that seeing a black person is SOOO rare, that everyone wants to get at least one glance (which might be their first and last one). rich in water,rich in .blah..blah.. Government has always praise people… (whow thats great). We have to keep writing these things to remind ourselves that the dark side is just around the corner. Other common languages in Nepal include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, Gurung, Tamang, Awadhi, Kiranti, Magar, and Sherpa. #1 I'M SCARED TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL SO SOON AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE.