Folklore of Nepal

Nepal is known as a country with a distinctive and strong cultural heritage.A world renowned figure in Nepal's folklore is the legendary Abominable Snowman also known as the Yeti which is said to live in the Himalayas and is similar to North America's Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Several reports of sightings of the Yeti have been made in Nepal as well as in China, Siberia and other Asian countries. The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is described as a large apelike creature who uses grunts, whistles and cries to communicate. Various individuals have attempted to find out if there is any truth in the stories. They have carefully considered Nepal's folklore as well as making efforts to gather casts of footprints, even going so far as to create devices to capture the elusive Yeti. Even the famous Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand set about probing reports such as one made by Tensing Norgay's father regarding the Yeti. Despite all these efforts no tangible evidence has been found that confirms the existence of an Abominable Snowman. Thus, the Yeti remains an element of Nepalese folklore.If you come across any folktales, consider the meaning behind them and what they can teach you about Nepalese society, life and religion, it will be a truly rewarding experience.