Lost in Transition II: Exploring the decline of Nepali indigenous culture amidst changing times

In Nepal, discussions about going abroad or having family or friends living abroad are common topics in everyday conversations. It is prevalent for individuals to share their aspirations or experiences related to seeking opportunities abroad.

These conversations are not only confined to rural areas where there are hardly any young men left as most of them have gone for foreign employment. While looking at the government data, the country has issued 5.7 million labour permits since 2006 and this trend is persisting, which eventually means the nation may face adverse consequences.