My culture, my identity


'Tamangs' are one of the indigenous groups of Nepal. Right from their births until their deaths, they read scriptures and holy books of Buddhism. They have successfully preserved their language, script, religion and culture. The Tamangs' who mostly believe in Mahayan Buddhism are very rich in culture. Whether it is scraping of bamboo wood strands, making of radi, pakhi and bakhu (their traditional attires) or even Thanka painting of gods and goddesses, they have an exceptional skill in all of it. The Tamangs' have their own unique language and script and are widely recognized for their ornaments and jewelries.
Traditional jewelries: Nhali(cheptey sun), Shi-mala/Muga mala, Gahu mala/ Gahu Jantar, Boteli- Kundal earring, Tanga mala/Sikka mala(coin necklace), Mathi, Thoka(bangles), Chyalda(silver chain in Tamang design), Chyap, Nabi Maharra, Chaldang and so on.

Traditional attire/ wearing:  Women dress in Tyagi, Syode, Kulagi(cap), Dhormo(jama) Gyaptul( something similar to Pongden worn at the back), Ke(patuka) Hangray(black or blue chaubandi blouse), Shyama(gunyu), Ghar buna ke(white or other coloured patuka), Angdung(kot) etc. while males adorn, Surkai (lookuni), Todug(bhoto), Syodei, Kulagi, Tagi, Topi(cap), Ke Patuka etc.

Traditional musical instruments: The Tamangs use traditional instruments such as Damphu, Tungna, Dongmen, Gyaling, Murali, Dilbu, Kangling, Bhote madal, Pali, Pihung, and so on.


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