Dilliraj Sharma, Nepal | ISBN: | Submitted: Jul 8, 1998

Problem and Prospect of Virtual Heritage of Nepal

Nepal, a tiny Himalayan Kingdom has preserved its natural beauty as well as tremendous arts,architectural and cultural heritage since the time of human settlement in different ecological zones of Nepal. To know prosperous Nepal not only natural surroundings but also cultural traditions are able to achieve the goal.

Virtual Heritage categoried in the objectives and cultural behaviour that have been extended the areas of national asset. So far in Nepalese context to many such sites are either dilapidating or losing their importance. In this sense, many historical and cultural as well as the arts objects have been losing their attraction and past glories. This is serious problem that Nepal is facing since long. Many temples, palaces, monasteries and forts are either facing the problem of natural disaster or human disturbances. However, mostly they are upholding the local cultural tradition in the reminiscence of their ethnic character.The important religious and cultural system and their ways of observerance marked as a local cultural character. In this sense, the oral cultural tradition equally enhance the cultural heritage of Nepal.

Nepal is defined as a heterogenous society where many ethnic groups are practicing their religion, culture and languages. The culture they are practicing in each ecological zones, mark a tremendous pluralistic character of Nepalese society. These characters of every community are being lost day by day. The advancement of science and technology rabidly impact over the tradition of the people negatively. If the consciousness on their culture@would not emerged from their own consign Nepal will lose her heritage. This@is also needed to include in the every sects of plan and program. Similarly,@many arts objects which have their own artistic design also in@the condition of dilapidating or destroying. Actually these objects reflect@the historical and cultural behaviours of the people of Nepal. Newars, an@indigenous cast group of Kathmandu Valley, have almost forgotten the skill@which their ancestors exhibited in the means of artistic design. Wooden@struts, tympanum, pillars and windows of the temples and palaces are replacing by the modern type of cemented structures. The fantastic carving@on wood and stone in fact led to the interesting remark of visitors and@introduce Nepal to the outer world.

Nepal having different ecological values the cultural life cycle of the@people shows difference in clothes, fairs and festivals and major religion@they observe. The characteristics of the people lies on the nature of@assimilation with each other. This is also indicated in their culture. Though cultural traits of the nation is considered as the national property@they also belong to the people of the world and need to preserve by all@efforts. Thus, many virtual heritage also deserve protection as the glory@of the people of the world.@@

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