"The kumaris, child godesses of Nepal" (30 minutes)
Meet the living godess of the Newars, in the mortal form of a little girl: the Kumari.
This tradition means that very young girls are isolated to be venerated. The prepubescent girls are the living incarnation of the godess Durga.
"Nepal, taboo blood" (20 minutes)
For Nepalese women periods are taboo, a tradition that kills.
Followed by a discussion of living condition and treatment of women in Nepal.
- Cultural
Film about Nepalese culture and tradition
Come to the screening of these two excpetional short films tracing the history and life of children and families brought up in the traditional Nepalese culture.
The screening will be followed by a discussion of the living conditions of Nepelese women.
About
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Dates
From 15/08 to 22/08/2022, every Monday between 8 pm and 9 pm.
At the program
Contacts
Access
