The rhythms of life in the Himalaya: seasonality and sociality among the Gurung people of the Nhāson Valley

Abstract The paper explores the linkage between ecological and social systems of the Gurung people in the Nhāson Valley of Nepal, accounting for the interconnectedness of social life and seasons. The main themes of the paper are the local people’s understanding and experience of seasons, and the way...

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Main Author: Jiban Mani Poudel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41257-020-00036-z