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asia: India, nepal, bhutan, bangladesh and sri-lanka

Nepal

Bhutan

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Bangladesh

India

Sri-lanka

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India

Dance, music and the arts are an important part of Indian culture.

men often wear kurta or dhoti, while women wear sari or salwar kameez.

New Delhi

general information

lenguages: hindi and english

Religions:

79.8% Hinduism 14.2% Islam 2.3% Christianity 1.7% Sikhism 0.7% Buddhism 0.4% Jainism

Some of the well-known festivals include Diwali (the festival of lights), Holi (the festival of colours), Eid (celebrated by Muslims), Navaratri (a Hindu festival), and many other religious and cultural celebrations.

Currency: Indian rupee ₹

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Nepal is the only country in the world that has Hinduism as the majority religion. It is also the birthplace of Buddha and an important destination for Buddhists.

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Kathmandu

Traditional Nepali clothing varies by ethnicity and region. However, the "daura suruwal" is the Nepalese national dress for men, while women often wear "gunyo cholo" or "sari".

general information

lenguages: nepal

Religions:

81.3% Hindu 9.0% Buddhist 4.4% Muslim 3.0% Kirant/Yumaist 1.4% Christian 0.9% Other

Nepal celebrates a wide variety of religious festivals throughout the year. Some of the major ones include Dashain (similar to Hindu Diwali), Tihar (festival of lights), Holi (festival of colors), and Buddha Jayanti (Buddha's birthday).

Currency: Nepalese rupee रु‎

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Tibetan Buddhism is the predominant religion in Bhutan, and most Bhutanese follow this faith.

bhutan

Thimphu

general information

lenguages: Bumthang or Bumthangkha

Religions:

11.3% Hinduism 84.3% Buddhist 3.2% Bon 0.7% Christianity

Men usually wear the "gho", a knee-length tunic, and women wear the "kira".

Tsechus are religious festivals celebrated throughout Bhutan. These festivals are a celebration of faith and culture, featuring colorful dance, masks, and traditional costumes.

Currency: ngultrum

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bangladesh

For men, the panjabi and lungi are common garments, while women wear the sari with colorful designs and elaborate embroidery.

Daca

Baul is a very popular genre of folk music in the Bengal region, and Bihu dance is a traditional dance form.

general infromation

lenguages: Bengali

Religions:

91.04% Islam 7.95% Hindu 0.61% Buddhist 0.30% Christian

Currency: Bangladeshi Taka ৳‎‎

Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are two of the most important Islamic festivals, while Durga Puja is a significant Hindu celebration.

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sri-lanka

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Weddings in Sri Lanka are usually elaborate ceremonies involving traditional and religious rituals. Arranged marriages are still common in some communities.

general information

lenguages: Sinhala

Religions:

Religious ceremonies in Buddhist temples are an important part of daily life in Sri Lanka. Worshipers offer flowers and offerings at temples and engage in meditation and recitation of sutras.

70.2% Buddhist 12.6% Hindu 9.7% Muslim 6.1% Christian

Sri Lanka celebrates a number of religious festivals, such as the Vesak Festival, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee