Kathmandu, the king, the republic and the civil war
The Great Bouddha Stupa, Kathmandu photo: popcinema.org
Kathmandu, the king, the republic and the civil war.
Nepal is made up of numerous ethnic groups, many of which have disappeared over time. The country has had hard times.
In 1990, the constitution declared Nepal the first Hindu nation in the world.
In 2001, the king was killed along with nine other members of the royal family.
In 2006, the constitution proclaimed Nepal secular, abolished the privileges of Hindus, and the republic was established.
The result were a State dominated by the Maoists and a bloody civil war.
Pashupatinath Temple on Bagmati River photo: popcinema.org
Candles in the night in The Great Bouddha Stupa photo: popcinema.org
Durban Square, Kathmandu photo: popcinema.org
The Great Bouddha Stupa, Kathmandu photo: popcinema.org
Tibetan prayer flag in Thamel Kathmandu photo: popcinema.org
Bagmati River in Khatmandu photo: popcinema.org
Himalayas seen from Kathmandu photo: popcinema.org
Despite its flaws, Khatmandu is a city full of charm, tenderness, humanity, passion, and a retro hippy community. Young people with dreadlocks and colourful clothes still loiter in search of toxic happiness.
Bibliography: Silvia Grossi, Polvere e sangue a Kathmandu, Primiceri editore, I edizione, 2016
Author Roberto Matteucci
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Credit photo: popcinema.org