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Conversation about ancestors of the Dage Ghale community

Description: This is a conversation about how to pray to ancestors and about the statues of ancestors in the Dage Ghale community during the Buddha Jayanti festival. Sher Bahadur Ghale and Dambar Sing Ghale explain each ancestor's statue and mention their names while pointing to the statues.
Date: May 24, 2024
Duration: 9 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Conversation about maintaining an animal shelter and transitioning to other works

Description: This is a conversation about the animal shelter that Saila Ghale (also known as Tega Pa) maintained at Mamche Peak, as well as the other work he undertook after closing the shelter. He recounts incidents from his time at the shelter, including an injury where he cut his finger while cutting wood, and an accident where he lost his front teeth when a wooden stick he was using to hit a buffalo slipped and rebounded into his face. After closing the shelter, he started working as a carpenter and a p… more
Date: May 12, 2024
Duration: 7 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of how ghee is made

Description: This is a description of how ghee is produced from milk. To make ghee, start by milking water buffaloes or cows. Collect the milk and heat it in a pot until it gives off a burnt smell. Skim off the top layer in the evening and let it sit for about a week. After thoroughly mixing it, heat it again to produce ghee. This process also yields two types of milk: sweet milk and sour milk.
Date: February 17, 2023
Duration: 1 minute 17 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of how to make bakhu

Description: This is a description of how to make a bakhu, a traditional garment made from sheep's wool, primarily used in the mountainous regions of Nepal. Sheep's wool is sheared twice a year. First, the wool is washed and dried. Next, it is spun into strings and then strengthened. Weaving the bakhu begins afterward, typically taking about two weeks. Once the weaving is complete, the bakhu is washed again by being stomped on by a strong man.
Date: February 15, 2023
Duration: 2 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the Laprak village

Description: This is a description of the Laprak village by Dhan Bir Ghale. In this video, he explains various landmarks in the village, including the new school built after the earthquake and the view tower.
Date: December 23, 2023
Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the peaks seen from the Nudre peak

Description: This is a description of the peaks seen from the Nudre peak, which is located between Barpak and Laprak. The peaks described in this video include Ganesh Himal, Machhapuchhare, Manaslu, and other mountains and hills.
Date: December 23, 2023
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the procedure for a memorial service (Argun)

Description: This is a description of a memorial service (argum in Nepali) as narrated by Dhan Bir Ghale. During the service, various events are performed, including digging sacred soil, dancing by male relatives and Buddhist lamas, and other traditional rituals. This event is intended to send the deceased to heaven.
Date: January 4, 2024
Duration: 43 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the procedure for a memorial service (Argun)

Description: This is a description of a memorial service (argum in Nepali) as narrated by Dhan Bir Ghale. During the service, various events are performed, including digging sacred soil, dancing by male relatives and Buddhist lamas, and other traditional rituals. This event is intended to send the deceased to heaven.
Date: January 4, 2024
Duration: 43 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the procedure for a memorial service (Argun)

Description: This is a description of a memorial service (argum in Nepali) as narrated by Dhan Bir Ghale. During the service, various events are performed, including digging sacred soil, dancing by male relatives and Buddhist lamas, and other traditional rituals. This event is intended to send the deceased to heaven. It incorporates footage and audio from other files.
Date: January 4, 2024
Duration: 43 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information

Monologue on a New Year's picinic

Description: This is a monologue on a New Year's picnic which took place on the Nepali New Year day on Baishakh 1, 2081 (April 13, 2024). Ram Kumar Ghale, known as Ram Sir, a former teacher at Shree Himalaya Secondary School, organized a picnic to Mamche Peak. He explains the reasons for starting the event and details how it was organized.
Date: April 26, 2024
Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Yoshida, Shigeki
Partner: UNT College of Information
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