Patan City
Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is a historic city located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant art scene. Patan is home to numerous ancient temples, palaces, and courtyards, including the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also famous for its intricate metalwork, traditional handicrafts, and vibrant festivals.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the largest stupas in the world and is considered to be one of the holiest Buddhist sites outside of Tibet. The stupa is a massive white dome surrounded by prayer wheels, prayer flags, and numerous monasteries and shops selling Tibetan handicrafts. Boudhanath is a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning architecture.
By: Paige Oswald
We learned about the Hinduism in Nepal. Today we learned about Buddhism in Nepal. We learned how a lot of people from Tibet move to Nepal which brings Buddhist influence to the area. We saw the streets were lined with Buddhist prayer flags. The five colors have meanings: blue-sky, white-air, red-fire, green-water, and yellow-earth. Even though there are differences between Buddhists, Tibets, and Hindus we learned that they all live in harmony together!
By: Michael Cyktor
I enjoyed the art workshop most from day 2. I thought learning about the healing bowl was very interesting and the symbols inside it were very interesting. I never imagined something like a mallet and drumstick would symbolize meditation and healing. That was surprising to me. I also learned that the prayer flag had five colors each of which symbolized cosmic elements. Whiskey being symbolized as good luck was another big surprise to me.
By: Alyssa Agard
On the second day, I found it interesting that Nepal has a strong Buddhist influence due to immigration from Tibet, and I loved seeing the prayer flags everywhere. The flags had different colors (blue, white, red, green, and yellow) and they all symbolized different elements. It was very much inspiring to learn how people with different beliefs live together peacefully.