Solidarity in Prebuch: Nepalese women report on child labor

Solidarity in Prebuch: Nepalese women report on child labor

As part of a touching event at the Prebuch elementary school, Babita Gurung and sister Anthonia Soonai gave the students insights into the challenging reality of life for children in Nepal. With a warm “Namaste,” they explained the work of “Opportunity Village Nepal,” an organization that advocates for the rights of disadvantaged children in this extremely poor country. How meinkreis.at reported, the class listened intently as the two speakers talked about their own past and the fight against child labor. Babita Gurung, once affected by child labor herself, has managed to change her fate and is now standing on her own two feet as a leader within the organization. Her impressive career touches the young listeners and makes the terrible living conditions of many children in Nepal tangible.

Tradition meets modernity

But it's not just the realities of life that are a central theme - the traditions of the Gurung community are also in focus. How kathmandupost.com reported, the traditional costume of the Gurung, especially the chit ko gunyo cholo and ghalek, is undergoing a profound change. Young people often show little knowledge of the origins and proper way to wear clothing, which leads to a dilution of cultural identity. Representatives such as Bimala Gurung emphasize the importance of wearing traditional garments respectfully and in their original form, while other voices see this development as inevitable. In an age of globalization, traditions often have to adapt to modern style, which not only has supporters but also meets with resistance.

The discussion about the traditional Gurung dress is becoming increasingly important as some see it as a symbol of resistance and identity. Babita Gurung's changes in costume and stories create a bridge to the challenges children in Nepal face every day - a powerful connection of hope, identity and the difficulties of maintaining traditions.