Question

Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to

many Americans. cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and

people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the

Hindu religion, can seem especially busy to Americans and familiar with the culture. However, if we

look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising

similarities to our own culture.

The biggest holiday in Nepal is the Dashain, a ten day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes

place in September October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world.

To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honour and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings.

Throughout the year, most Nepalese do not eat much meat because it is expensive but the shine is a

time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colourful, homemade kites during the shine. People construct

enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at the swings

and take turns swinging. Nepali say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only

for a few minutes out of the year. The Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax and enjoy

themselves!

Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during the Dashain people also receive blessings from their

elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can trip travel to be with their families. Reuniting with

family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People can also clean

and decorate their homes for the Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for

shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all

that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American

holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or so on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with

family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate and hope for

good fortune in the future.




A. Answer the following question.

a. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga ________ .

b. Why does the author think Nepal would seem very foreign to many Americans?

c. Why are festivals celebrated?

d. Write a short note on the Dashain festival. (4 m)

e. As used in paragraph 1, "bizzare" most nearly means _______.

f. What is the antonym for "pale" used in the passage? class 7​

Answer 1

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