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![The culture of Afghanistan has been around for over
two millennia, tracing record to at least the time of the
Achaemenid Empire in 500 BCE.[1][2] Afghanistan
translates to "Land of the Afghans" or "Place of
Afghans" in the nation's official languages, Pashto and
Dari. It is mostly a tribal and rural society with
different regions of the country having their own
native language. Despite some differences, majority
of the Afghans live by the same tradition and behave
the same. For example, many Afghans practice Islam,
celebrate the same holidays, live in the same type of
houses, dress the same, feel the same way about
women's freedom, consume the same food, listen to the](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/pptpresentation-130709093235-phpapp01/85/Neighboring-countries-30-320.jpg)
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The document lists names of individuals and countries. It then provides information on festivals celebrated in Nepal, including their religious and cultural significance. It also discusses the culture of Afghanistan, noting its multi-ethnic society and shared traditions. The passage then lists some places in Bangladesh and provides brief descriptions of the Shwedagon Pagoda and Takshang Monastery in Bhutan.
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- 20. Festival in NepalJJ Festivalsare an essential part of Nepalese life that garner tremendous local participation. Festivals also offer visitors a valuable opportunity not only for having fun but gaining insight into various aspects of Nepalese culture. The religious festivals follow the lunar calendar while national festivals have fixed dates. Wherever or whenever you arrive in Nepal, you can be sure of being at the time for one or more special events. Some of the major and interesting festivals are presented below
- 30. The culture ofAfghanistan has been around for over two millennia, tracing record to at least the time of the Achaemenid Empire in 500 BCE.[1][2] Afghanistan translates to "Land of the Afghans" or "Place of Afghans" in the nation's official languages, Pashto and Dari. It is mostly a tribal and rural society with different regions of the country having their own native language. Despite some differences, majority of the Afghans live by the same tradition and behave the same. For example, many Afghans practice Islam, celebrate the same holidays, live in the same type of houses, dress the same, feel the same way about women's freedom, consume the same food, listen to the
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- #11 STATE OF LASHAN BUDDHA
- #12 THE-MID ATUMN FESTIVAL
- #13 SPRING FESTIVAL
- #14 NADAM FAI
- #29 MAP OF AFGANISTAN
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- #75 Takshang Monastery proudly sits atop a 900 meter vertical cliff rising above the valley floor. It is probably the most well recognized monument in Bhutan. The people of Bhutan lovingly reffer to it as the TajMahal of Bhutan. This amazing feat of Human engineering is built over the site where the Guru Rimpoche is believed to have meditated after flying to Bhutan atop a flying Tigress. The present day monastery was first established in the year 1692 by TenzinRabgye. Legend has it that Tenzin was a reincarnation of the Guru Rimpoche. The Monastery can be reached after completing a 3 hour trek from the closest road head.