Background/Project: Nepal is blessed with a rich cultural heritage. Culture has been called 'the way of life for an entire society'. The statement holds particularly true in case of Nepal where every aspect of life, food, clothing and even occupations are culturally classified. In a society so feudalistic and so fractured across class lines, cultural heritage comes as a fresh wind. The culture of Nepal includes the codes of manners, dress, language, rituals, norms of behavior and systems of belief. The culture of Nepal is a unique combination of tradition and change. The traditions are followed as they were and new customs are created to keep pace with the changing times. The land is rich with diverse cultural groups like Tharu,Yadav, Ahir, Newars and others.
Nepal has several ancient pilgrimage sites. Each temple is attached to a legend or belief that glorifies the miraculous powers of its deity. Some of the temples and stupas are in need of renovation. This project aims to renovate this cultural heritage.
Objectives: To protect the cultural heritage, to make the people aware on the importance of cultural heritage.
Work: Construction, Painting, Clean-up, Awareness raising
Location: Jitpur community of Kathmandu District, which is only about 11 km away from main ring road to Balaju, Kathmandu
Accommodation: The volunteers will stay with the host family/hostel identified by VIN. The living facilities are simple and basic. Male and female work campers will share the same living area with separate rooms. There will be 2-4 persons in one room. Workcampers are required to sleep on the simple beds and carry their sleeping bags.
Language: Basic English should be spoken among participants
Fee: The participation fee will be 200 Euros to be paid on your arrivals, covering foods, local transport, accommodation, administration cost, and material for the camps, T-shirt, and VIN certificate of participation. Volunteers are requested to bear their own health and travel insurance. Please keep it in your mind that all personal expenses and free day expenses are excluded.
Meeting point: VIN office, Balaju on the first day at the latest 12.00 midday.
Airport : Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
Leisure Activities: Either before or after your workcamp, there exists the option to undertake a short VIN-organized tour to one of Nepal’s nearby attractions