1. National Flag
National flag is of Nepal is triangular and fish-tail in shape. The sun with 12 rays and the moon with 8 rays are printed on the flag which signifies that so long as the sun and the moon remain in the universe, Nepal will also remain. The sun is the symbol of glory. The moon is the representation of the legendary lunar dynasty of the Nepal.
National flag has reflected culture, civilization, history and bravery and courage. It contains three colours – crimson (red), blue and white. The base is crimson with blue borders and the emblems of the moon and the sun are in white colour. The crimson colour represents bravery. Nepalese soldiers are renowned in the world as brave warriors. Similarly, the blue colour signifies peace and friendship as well as peace-loving people and the white color signifies purity.
2. Coat-of-arms
Coat-of-arms is one of the national symbols of Nepal. It is used in government offices. With the political change in Nepal, the coat-of-arms has also been changed and brought in use from Poush 15, 2063B.S. It has been prepared almost all the popular things of Nepal. The national flag has been presented as the symbol of national unity. Along with Mt. Everest, the national pride of Nepal, mountains, hills and Terai have been depicted. Similarly, the coat-of-arms has rhododendron, the national flower and an ear of paddy, representing agricultural country and its prosperity. At the bottom, a female’s hand is shown shaking hands with a male’s hand symbolizing gender equality. Coat-of-arms helps Nepal to be known to the rest of the world.
3. National Anthem
Every country has its own national anthem. Respect national anthem means to respect the country and the motherland. Nepali people sing national anthem on all important occasions. Whenever the national anthem is sung, all people should stand up and pay respect to it. National anthem is sing in schools every day in the morning before the classes begin. In Radio Nepal and Television at the start of their programme national anthem is broadcasted.
4. National Dress
Daura (labeda), suruwal, cap and patuka make national dress for men and fariya, chaubandi cholo and patuka are for women. National dress is identity of Nepalese people.
People in the hill areas, in remote villages, still wear this dress but in town areas, it has become a ceremonial dress. The members of parliament and people working in important positions in offices wear it during office hours.
5.National Animal Cow
Cow is a national animals of nepal.It is worship as goddess in the tihar festival.
That humble animal you see on every street.
The cud-chewing, doleful-eyed, gently mooing cow. The cow has been a
part of our civilisation since forever, revered by some and just treated
as a road-blocking nuisance by others. But it is this humble animal
that has gone on to become the national animal of Nepal. There were a
tough competition between the cow and the one-horned rhino but then,
looks like simplicity won over extravagance.
Now we know Nepal’s national animal is the cow. And the fact that India’s national animal is the tiger is common knowledge. Like, what’s the national animal of Pakistan? Or of Bangaldesh? And did you know that some countries have imaginary fantastical creatures as their national animals? Well, here’s answering all your questions and giving you the national animals of the countries surrounding Nepal.
An outdoor game that every kid in Nepal knew how to play, though the rules varied from one place to another, Dandibiyo survived for generations. However, with the invention of new technologies and evolution of online and video games, people seem to have completely forgotten about the game in urban areas. The craze and love for the game over the period of time in the parts of the country has kind of made it a national game of Nepal.
There are two sticks, a dandi – long, strong and solid – and biyo, small, solid stick with two pointed ends. The biyo is a quarter size of the dandi. There are two groups, however, the number of players is not of concern as long as they are interested to play.
Similar to other games, it must be decided which team will bat first, hence, one of the players from each team needs to hit the either end of the biyo on the ground with the dandi. When the biyo flies up, they need to tap it with the dandi as many times as they can while it is still in the air. Whoever does this the most goes first.
This game is more or less similar to cricket where the batsman hits the ball and the fielders run to catch it. Well, the idea is to place the biyo crosswise across a small dugout in the ground. The dandi is used to flick it up while the other team facing the dugout tries to catch it. If they succeed, the person who flicked the biyo is considered to be out, however, if they can’t, then the distance from the trench to the biyo is measured by the length of the dandi to calculate the points.
Each member of the team gets a chance to hit the biyo three times, and tap it as many times as possible and then knock it far away. Farther the biyo, more are the points earned. If the dandi taps the biyo more than once, the points are multiplied and the distance is measured with the biyo. However, the player is not allowed to touch the biyo at any point. The target score is decided in advance and whoever reaches it first, is the winner.
It is an interesting game, very much popular during the 90s and still in the rural parts of Nepal, however, with the introduction of cricket (which is pretty much similar to it) and online and video games, playing this game is near to extinct. Also, the lack of proper place or the larger field to play is another reason for the loss of this game.
Dandibiyo is fun and exciting and every Nepal kid of 90s at least has one childhood memory of holding the dandi to tap and flick the biyo. All you need to play this game is a dandi, a biyo, a field and a desire in heart to have fun. Enjoy your game
Now we know Nepal’s national animal is the cow. And the fact that India’s national animal is the tiger is common knowledge. Like, what’s the national animal of Pakistan? Or of Bangaldesh? And did you know that some countries have imaginary fantastical creatures as their national animals? Well, here’s answering all your questions and giving you the national animals of the countries surrounding Nepal.
6.National Bird Lophophorus
Lophophorus which is also referred as Daphne in Nepali is the national bird of Nepal.
It is in the list of most beautiful bird in the kingdom of Nepal.
Not, only it’s on the most beautiful bird’s list, it is also in the list
of endangered species in Nepal. Many organizations in Nepal are taking a
strong measure to protect this species from extinction. People in Nepal
should work together to protect this bird for extinction because it is a
unique symbol of Nepal. Let share this world with this bird in the days
of peace and harmony.
7.National Game Dandi Bio
A country without a national game is kind of unimaginable. Every country has its own national game. India has got hockey, America has its rugby and Nepal as well is not an exception. Ever wondered what’s the national game of Nepal? Well, although it’s not official, the national game of Nepal is dandibiyo. A strange name it is, however, the game might sound more or less familiar when the method of playing is explained.An outdoor game that every kid in Nepal knew how to play, though the rules varied from one place to another, Dandibiyo survived for generations. However, with the invention of new technologies and evolution of online and video games, people seem to have completely forgotten about the game in urban areas. The craze and love for the game over the period of time in the parts of the country has kind of made it a national game of Nepal.
There are two sticks, a dandi – long, strong and solid – and biyo, small, solid stick with two pointed ends. The biyo is a quarter size of the dandi. There are two groups, however, the number of players is not of concern as long as they are interested to play.
Similar to other games, it must be decided which team will bat first, hence, one of the players from each team needs to hit the either end of the biyo on the ground with the dandi. When the biyo flies up, they need to tap it with the dandi as many times as they can while it is still in the air. Whoever does this the most goes first.
This game is more or less similar to cricket where the batsman hits the ball and the fielders run to catch it. Well, the idea is to place the biyo crosswise across a small dugout in the ground. The dandi is used to flick it up while the other team facing the dugout tries to catch it. If they succeed, the person who flicked the biyo is considered to be out, however, if they can’t, then the distance from the trench to the biyo is measured by the length of the dandi to calculate the points.
Each member of the team gets a chance to hit the biyo three times, and tap it as many times as possible and then knock it far away. Farther the biyo, more are the points earned. If the dandi taps the biyo more than once, the points are multiplied and the distance is measured with the biyo. However, the player is not allowed to touch the biyo at any point. The target score is decided in advance and whoever reaches it first, is the winner.
It is an interesting game, very much popular during the 90s and still in the rural parts of Nepal, however, with the introduction of cricket (which is pretty much similar to it) and online and video games, playing this game is near to extinct. Also, the lack of proper place or the larger field to play is another reason for the loss of this game.
Dandibiyo is fun and exciting and every Nepal kid of 90s at least has one childhood memory of holding the dandi to tap and flick the biyo. All you need to play this game is a dandi, a biyo, a field and a desire in heart to have fun. Enjoy your game
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