Traditional Thiki Making Preserves Local Culture in Dhankuta

Dhankuta. Even in this era of increasing use of modern technology and electricity-powered equipment, traditional skills and technology are being preserved in some rural areas of the district. Especially in thiki making, water and chudaro are still being used. This keeps local culture and tradition alive. Dilghabahadur Paudel of Mahalakshmi Municipality Ward No. 4 makes about 100 thikis in a year.

He said that he only makes thikis in his free time. He said that he makes thikis in times other than the planting and harvesting seasons. The thikis he makes are of various sizes, from small to large. He said that the thikis have a capacity of two to 38 kurubas. Along with thikis, Paudel also makes tongba, eating utensils, and harpa.