Queen Elizabeth Court residents celebrate diversity with a Nepalese culture day

Above: (Left) Training Manager Bee receives a Tika (traditional Hindu forehead mark) from Deepa. (Right) Residents  trying on a Dhaka topi, a traditional Nepalese cloth hat.

To celebrate culture and diversity within the Welsh community, residents at a local care home in Llandudno have enjoyed a Nepalese culture day, thanks to staff member Deepa.

Residents at Queen Elizabeth Court were delighted to learn more about some Nepalese traditions from Deepa. Dressed in a colourful Nepalese costume. Deepa talked about her home country and explained some of the different aspects of her culture, such as alcohol being forbidden but mandatory on one’s wedding day.

Staff member Deepa in a beautiful traditional read and gold Nepalese costume at Queen Elizabeth Court.

After the engaging talk, residents had the opportunity to try on a Dhaka topi, a traditional Nepalese cloth hat, and received a Tika or ‘third eye’, a symbolic red eye on the forehead, which is a sign of respect.

Taking part in the activities, resident Mary said:

I enjoyed learning about Nepal and the culture. Deepa was beautifully dressed representing her country. She is a hardworking carer and we are grateful to have her at Queen Elizabeth Court.

Staff member Deepa commented:

I wanted to show people that Nepal is a nation where beauty meets adventure and culture blends with tranquillity.

I’m looking forward to doing another discussion soon about ‘Kumari’ (a living goddess in Hinduism and Buddhism) will full Kumari costume,

she adds.

[Summary: Residents at Queen Elizabeth Court, in Llandudno have enjoyed a Nepalese culture day, thanks to staff member Deepa.]