Nepal 101
What is the capital of Nepal
Kathmandu
During which major Nepali festival do elders commonly give tika and jamara?
Dashain
What food is this
Momo!
Who is this?
Rajesh Hamal
What does “Dai” mean?
Older brother
What is Nepal's national animal
Cow
During which festival do people perform deusi and bhailo?
Tihar
What is the ring-shaped rice bread commonly eaten during festivals called?
Sel roti
Name this song
Resham Firiri
Translate “K cha?” into english
Whats up/how are things?
In what nepali city was Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, born?
Lumbini
What is the traditional patterned Nepali cap called?
Dhaka topi
What is the fermented leafy- green food called?
Gundruk
Who is this legendary character?
iku
What do you call your mother’s family home?
Mama Ghar
Mount Everest is located in what district of Nepal?
Solukhumbu
What is the name of the living goddess tradition of the Kathmandu valley?
Kumari
What is this Newari sweet shaped like a steamed dumpling?
Yomari
What is this comedy duo collectively known as?
Maha Jodi
If a nepali parent says “Chappal khanchas”, what are they threatening you with?
Getting hit with a slipper/chappal
What is the traditional calendar officially used in Nepal called?
Bikram Sambat
What is the name of the festival where Nepali women traditionally fast and pray for marital/family well-being while wearing red?
Teej
What is this traditional Nepali dish made by stirring flour into boiling water until thick?
Dhindo
Name this song and the artist?
“Manaka kura’- Purna Rai
What does “najar lagyo” mean?
Someone has been affected by the evil eye/bad energy from envy or admiration