Two sherpa became an example during lock down

The Sherpas that have adorned the Himalayas of Nepal are a part of a very small ethnic group whose primary income is now generated through trekking and mountaineering activities. Every season, they look forward to welcoming tourists/explorers/researchers/travelers into their humble yet fascinatingly enchanting world of indigenous culture and mountains. Most of the Sherpas are employed as porters, cooks and guides for various trekking and mountaineering agencies, where they risk their lives at every step that they take on the treacherous trail in order to earn some money to support their families and their community. Had it not been for these brave Sherpas, the world would never have had the privilege to stand atop the world's highest mountain. Nepal was all geared up for her Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign until the world shut down unexpectedly due to Covid-19.

 Due to no tourism this year, Sherpas are left with no work. The porters - who are the worst affected - may not be able to feed their families sufficiently. During the lockdown in Nepal two Sherpa guide became an example of so many people. Trekking and Mountaineering Guide 

Chhiring dorjee Sherpa and Nima tenji lama Sherpa started up a social work to paint old stone Mani in Tumbuk, Salabesi and Taktor.” We became jobless after covid 19 and we discuss to do something during this lockdown” chhiring dorjee said. 

“We found so many Mani scripts were covered by soil and people were putting their foot step on the Mani, we found those activities so unusual” Nima added. After few hours discussion Nima and chhiring finalized to paint Mani during their free time. 

They co ordinate with local people to clean the Mani also they involved in other social activities with local, both of them are happy to complete the project, “we are happy and blessed to paint those Mani” Chhiring added. “At least tourist will take a photograph, Local can notice there is mani they need to preserve, Next generation will learn and copy the activities” Nima was sharing his happiness with us. Both thanked to all supporters, well wishers and locals.