During the last couple of weeks that we were in Nepal, we saw many huge bamboo swings erected, and being enjoyed by children everywhere. Our garden rope swing was puny compared with the swing that could be achieved on these impressive structures.
The swings are put up for a month every year to celebrate the Darshan festival, where gifts are exchanged, families get together, and goats are sacrificed. We had wondered why the swings were erected as part of the festival, and were told by someone more familiar with the customs that there was a belief that everybody should get their feet off the ground at least once a year; children and adults included.
Well, amen to that. (Jo, hurtling free fall down a natural waterslide whilst canyoning).
No comments:
Post a Comment