Sorry for the wait! We've been enjoying our holiday season with family, and we've also been enjoying not working. But it's the new year and we're back on track to finish out our LEAD duties!
Here are the answer's to Nepal's Quiz Time:
1. What exactly is an ox? (Yes, this is totally relevant to Nepal's Spotlight.)
An ox is a bovine (cattle, buffalo, yaks, and things like that) that is bred and trained to work. They're usually male, castrated, and specific breeds (just like we use Holstein specifically for milk production). In Nepal, we saw oxen used for plowing fields, pulling carts, and even riding with a saddle!
Why is this relevant to Nepal's Spotlight? First, there are lots of cows (our catch-all word for cattle, regardless of gender--please don't hate us, cattle farmers!) in Nepal. Second, there are lots of oxen in Nepal. Third, don't call the oxen cows even if they're cattle because cows are holy and oxen are for work! In Nepal, they're not the same thing.
2. How many languages are spoken natively in Nepal?
LOTS! But if you want an exact number: 127 languages are currently alive and kickin' in Nepal, 3 of which are signed (which leaves 124 "spoken"). This has a big impact on the language work being done in Nepal. We were privileged to visit 3 multilingual schools with National Nepali Languages Institute while in Nepal. In these schools, students learn in their home language, Rajbashi, and learn Nepali while learning their other subjects. Currently, most schools are taught in Nepali, the national language, even if they belong to one of the other 126 language communities of Nepal. NNLPI's multilingual education project ensures that students don't get left behind due to language barriers.
Our time in Asia was spent visiting these projects and writing stories about the people and organizations involved. Stay tuned for more information about how to learn about these stories!
3. What does bhat mean?
Boiled rice, plain and simple.
Thanks to Albert for playing Nepal's Quiz Time! And the prize (a pie, bought by the winner, to be eaten with Isaac and Kirstie) was actually delivered (even if Isaac and Kirstie made the pie...)!! Indonesia's Spotlight will be up later this week, and we'll be giving information about our Peace Corps departure very soon as well.
..kirstie and isaac..
Here are the answer's to Nepal's Quiz Time:
1. What exactly is an ox? (Yes, this is totally relevant to Nepal's Spotlight.)
An ox is a bovine (cattle, buffalo, yaks, and things like that) that is bred and trained to work. They're usually male, castrated, and specific breeds (just like we use Holstein specifically for milk production). In Nepal, we saw oxen used for plowing fields, pulling carts, and even riding with a saddle!
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| A cow at a temple. We assume that means it's holy or someone would be using it for work - different cattle are valuable for different reasons in Nepal. (C) Isaac and Kirstie Bickford |
Why is this relevant to Nepal's Spotlight? First, there are lots of cows (our catch-all word for cattle, regardless of gender--please don't hate us, cattle farmers!) in Nepal. Second, there are lots of oxen in Nepal. Third, don't call the oxen cows even if they're cattle because cows are holy and oxen are for work! In Nepal, they're not the same thing.
2. How many languages are spoken natively in Nepal?
LOTS! But if you want an exact number: 127 languages are currently alive and kickin' in Nepal, 3 of which are signed (which leaves 124 "spoken"). This has a big impact on the language work being done in Nepal. We were privileged to visit 3 multilingual schools with National Nepali Languages Institute while in Nepal. In these schools, students learn in their home language, Rajbashi, and learn Nepali while learning their other subjects. Currently, most schools are taught in Nepali, the national language, even if they belong to one of the other 126 language communities of Nepal. NNLPI's multilingual education project ensures that students don't get left behind due to language barriers.
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| Rajbanshi kindergartners learn a new letter. This girl proudly holds up her work for the camera. (C) LEAD. |
3. What does bhat mean?
Boiled rice, plain and simple.
Thanks to Albert for playing Nepal's Quiz Time! And the prize (a pie, bought by the winner, to be eaten with Isaac and Kirstie) was actually delivered (even if Isaac and Kirstie made the pie...)!! Indonesia's Spotlight will be up later this week, and we'll be giving information about our Peace Corps departure very soon as well.
..kirstie and isaac..
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