Alcohol in Nepali culture: Learn which ethnic groups accept which drinks when

Alcohol in Nepali culture is a controversial issue. As a multicultural country , there are many communities that accept alcohol whereas there are many that do not.

While some people consume alcohol in Nepal by choice others consume it for cultural and social reasons too. Therefore, based on the consumption, there are two types of people depending upon their alcohol consumption behaviours: Tagadhari and Matawali. Those wearing a janai on their shoulder (the Tagadharis) do not drink whereas others (the Matawalis) accept it as a part of their culture.