The society of Gurung

      The Gurung people live on the southern slope of the Annapurna Himalayan region in the west Nepal, including the Gorkha, Lamjung, Karnali and sanjya district. Gurung also found in Baglung, along the Kaligandaki River. The Gurung are ethnically related to the magar, Thakali and Kirants of east Nepal. Many Gurung have joined the army. Their economic is based mainly on agriculture and sheep rearing. They grow rice, wheat, maize, milled and potatoes. Gurung are very skillful in wearing blankets and jackets from sheep wool. Gurung women wear nose rings and their favorite ornaments are the coral necklace.

        The Rodi gives ample opportunity for young boys and girls to develop mutual love. It is a meeting place for young people which are supervised by elderly women. They generally gather in one place and they sing and dance in Rodhi. Love marriage is popular in Gurung society. They have their own language and own festivals. They celebrate the festival in their own way.