Kedainiai “Atzalynas” gymnasium Father’s day in Nepal Auste Galinauskaite 3a 2011

Nepal Country is in south Asia, near the mountains of Himalya. Between the China (Tibet) and India. Nepal – country of mountains. Also Nepal is commonly divided into three physiographic areas.

The most auspicious days in Nepal is a father’s day (Gokarna Aunsi). It is on the dark fortnight in August or in early September. And it is also known as Kuse Aunsi.

The Nepali religion, tradition and culture holds a lot of reverence for a father. He is considered the pillar of strength, respect and support of a family.

A day when children show their gratitude and appreciation for his guidance and teachings in life. Sons and daughters come with presents and confictions to spend the day with their fathers.

After the offering of gifts, they touch their father's feet with their foreheads, this act of veniration is done by the sons only, the daughters touch the hand.