How are grandparents spending time during this lockdown in Nepal?
Sushila Sthapit, 73 years old, is learning Newa Lipi script via an online course. Photo taken by her granddaughter Lirisha Tuladhar. Lirisha is pursuing her bachelors degree in public health at Central Institute of Science and Technology (CIST) College.
80 years old Sanchali Tamang is weaving waste plastic into beautiful mats at her home in Pokhara. Photo shared by her granddaughter Srishti Ghising who is studying Environment Science in Kathmandu University.
Jasmaya Deupala and Bhishnu Bhagat, both in their late 70s, sharing romantic moments together. Photo shared by granddaughter Monika Deupala who is a multimedia journalist at Nepali Times.
Saina Shrestha, 9th grader from St.Mary's High School, Jawalakhel applies nail polish on her 84 years old grandmother Ram Kumari Shrestha. They are spending quality time with each other at home which was not always possible during her busy school days.
77 years old Chanchaleswori Shrestha loves gardening. And she is able to spend more time in her garden during this lockdown. Look at her lovely flowers and vegetables! Photo shared by her grandson Swayam Shrestha who is studying A Levels in Trinity College.
83 years old Gulab Shova Tamrakar is spending her days taking care of the flowers and plants in her terrace garden. Close friendship with nature keep us healthier and happier and our wise elders know best! Photo shared by her grandson Bidhya Sagar Tamrakar who works at ImageChannel as an editor.
69 years old Shila Hera Tuladhar is practicing bhajan tunes in her harmonium. She says it is helping her to cope with the stress and feel peaceful. During normal days she used to practice with 27 other friends at Ananda Bhawan Bihar in Buikhya, Swayambhu. Photo shared by her son Suraj Tuladhar.
Sangita Dangol is teaching her mother tongue (Newa) using Ranjana Lipi to her two years old grandson Sahas. Photo shared by Sunita Dangol who is conducting online Nepal bhasa sessions during the lockdown.
55 years old Rupak Pradhan giving a back massage to his 91 years old father Nepal Nandan Singh Pradhan. Video shared by granddaughter Angy Pradhan who works at Austrian Embassy based in New Delhi.
Balakrishna Devkota and his 2 years old grandson Adhvay enjoying lovely yoga session together! Photo shared by Nishika Sharma (Adhvay’s mom) who works at Ncell.
Shanker Nath Kapali in his early 70s giving a piggy back ride to 14 months old Elias Shrestha after their morning ritual of feeding birds. Elias is very much attached to his 'hajurbaa' and that's the first word he utters as soon as he wakes up every morning. Photo shared by Roshni K Kapali (Elias’ mom) who is a presenter at Radio Nagarik 96.5.
84 years old Dil Hera Tuladhar is enjoying time with her 15 months old great granddaughter Adira during this lockdown. Adira is very fond of her great grandmother and often likes to play a doctor taking care of her and helping her take insulin injections. Photo shared by Adira's uncle Ejen Tuladhar.
76 years old Nanda Sthapit translating Newari folk tales to English with his 14 yrs old granddaughter Livana Tuladhar. Livana studies in grade 10 in Bagmati Boarding Higher Secondary School. The book they are translating is called ‘न्यहंकँह बाखं/ Nyo Kan Bakhaan’ which means ‘Listen and Tell Stories’ by Prem Bahadur Kasaa and includes some of the most popular Newari folk tales like ‘धों चलेचा’, ‘सिनापता मेय्जु’, ‘धुकुपिकु जुजु’ and ‘छुय मचा धुँ’.
Sunil Ratna Tuladhar always takes his two year old granddaughter Deija along with him to feed the stray dogs and pigeons. Sometimes when he forgets, Deija religiously follows the regime of feeding the stray dogs and pulls his hand and asks for a packet of biscuit. Photo shared by Salina Lama (Deija’s mom) who is the Head of English Department at Sunrise Boarding School, Budhanilkantha.
75 years old Triratna Kansakar playing his guitar and singing a beautiful Russian love song during the lockdown. He learned Russian language and guitar skills when he was studying in Moscow many years back. Thanks to Luna Kansakar (daughter) and Lia Dongol (granddaughter) for sharing the video with us.
Kanchhi Maya Bade who lives in Nagadesh, Bhaktapur celebrates her 78th birthday during this lockdown. The delicious Cadbury & Oreos cake was baked by her granddaughters Radhika Nayaju and Deepa Bade who also shared the photo with us.