Added: Feb 25, 2008
From: someonewhocansee
Duration: 4:13
The Tamang (also known as Murmi) are one of the several ethnic groups living in Nepal descended from Tibeto-Burman origins. Living mainly north and east of the Newars in the Kathmandu Valley, they constitute 5.6% of Nepal's population, which places their population at 1,280,000, slightly higher than the Newars. Due to their geographical location, their language is vaguely intelligible with Nepal Bhasa but closely related to both Tibetan and Sherpa. The name Tamang, in Tibetan, means horse traders, which suggest that their ancestors came from the north and traded horses with the local community (Newars) and later settled and intermarried among them. However, many of them today earn a living through serving as porters. Like the Sherpas, they are also good mountaineers and mountain-guides. Some of Tamang were also recruited to serve in the British and Indian Gurkha regiments. The Tamangs are followers of Tibetan Buddhism mixed with elements of the pre-Buddhist Bön and the Tambaist religion. Due to their proximity to the Newar, a slight Hindu influence can be seen in their practises. Their priests include Lama, Bombo and Tamba. According to the 2001 census, 90.26% of the ethnic Tamang in Nepal were Boudhists and 7.69% were Hindus. The typical song and dance of the Tamangs is "tamang selo" in which they dance to the beat of a drum called "damphu." Damphu is the traditional drum of the Tamangs. Many Tamang clans do not permit intermarriage with other ethnic groups, although some clans do permit intermarriages with the Gurung, Magar, Newar, and Chhettri. Their descent is traced patrilineally. The Tamang clans are also known as Bhotiya and are presumed to be members of the Tibetan race, who may have entered Nepal around a thousand years ago.
Channel: Travel
Tags: asia culture destination log nature nepal of tamangs thuman travel
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Mar 3, 2008 - Thank you for watching and for the valuable information!:)
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Mar 3, 2008 - Strange but good videos!
someonewhocansee Says:
Mar 3, 2008 - Strange is unusual ... unusual is different ... different is another prospective ... another prospective is a point of view unfamiliar ... knowing the unfamiliar is understanding ... understanding is respect ... respect is peace!:) Thanks for watching!:)
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someonewhocansee Says:
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fariethesun Says:
Mar 10, 2008 - Great video.Nice pictures and music too. 5*
someonewhocansee Says:
Mar 10, 2008 - Thank you for watching!
setareyesobh Says:
Mar 28, 2008 - I've got to repeat myself,great job again.You see,I'm in love with your videos,but I don't know if it's only my feeling or there's a bitter word behind all your works,even the ones that are not supposed to be sad.I can't help but watching your videos and then I find myself looking at beautiful pictures,listening to wonderful music,but feeling miserable like something behind those photos is breaking my heart.Maybe I'm someone who can't see but dosen't life have already enough sadness?
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someonewhocansee Says:
Mar 28, 2008 - No never heard of Persian SHokaran? Will look it up to learn about it though:)
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ambervisions Says:
May 4, 2008 - Lovely Hans! I so enjoy your videos...the visuals and music are always so poignant! Hugs to yoU!Diane:)
someonewhocansee Says:
May 5, 2008 - Diane .. Thank you sweetheart .. love & Respects - Hans
TheLionsEyes Says:
May 11, 2008 - No matter if the person is young,old, male or female, rich or poor the most beautiful sight in the world is their smile
someonewhocansee Says:
May 11, 2008 - Very true .. thank you for those wise words!
miketheday Says:
Jun 4, 2008 - Excellent video Hans! These people in Nepal have always intrigued me. I've read several books about Mt Everest & Edmund Hillary. The books spoke more about the Sherpa's & their guideship to the climbing parties. Hillary did a great deal for the Nepalese people. They became second family to him. He helped many places there build schools & improve their village areas. Their perpetual smiles & Buddhist religion have always amazed me. I have signed copy of one of Hillary's books, a prized posession.
someonewhocansee Says:
Jun 5, 2008 - Thanks for the insight Mike!
Anjimom Says:
Jun 14, 2008 - Loved it, loved it!!
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Jun 14, 2008 - Thanks so much!:)
tenzin1985 Says:
Jun 25, 2008 - great video buddy..n nice music 2 go with it..thankz..
someonewhocansee Says:
Jun 25, 2008 - Thank you .. I appreciate it very much!
batmanfan Says:
Mar 3, 2008 - totally excellent video love it