Kathmandu, July 28 -- Culture is not just a collection of customs-it is the living thread that weaves generations together. It carries the essence of who we are, where we come from, and how we relate. Through stories, rituals, and practices passed down over time, culture holds the wisdom of the past and the values that guide our present. As time moves forward, change is inevitable-and even necessary. We evolve, adapt, and grow. But in that process, we must ask: what do we hold on to, and what do we let go of?

One such cultural practice at the heart of Nepali identity is Rodhi-a traditional communal expression rooted in the Gurung community. At its core lies the Rodhi Ghar, a designated space where people, especially young men and women, ...