Fol k People of Napal

October 9, 2010

Nepal is known as a country with a distinctive and strong cultural heritage. It is therefore little wonder that Nepal’s folklore plays a large role in society. Nepalese folklore and mythology provides readers and listeners with extensive insight into the lives of the various ethnic groups and Nepal people. Such folktales can reveal much about tradition, activities, emotion, superstitions, customs and inhibitions. Tales and stories are typically based upon reality and religious belief, with narration on love, war, gods, demons, ghosts, animals and so on. A single folktale in Nepal may have several variations from region to region. Nepalese folklore is often recreated through music and dance, particularly by the Newar people who act out stories about gods and heroes through masked dances.