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Prarthana Gurung and Maya Oral History Interview
Conversation with Prarthana Gurung and Maya (name changed) about growing up in the U.S. (Prarthana) and in Nepal (Maya), flattening of identity, feeling alienated within Nepali community because of gender and ethnicity, finding chosen family, and the privilege of having the luxury to explore identity not bogged down by day-to-day survival

In this slideshow, you will see:

Bhai Tika
Prarthana Gurung and her mother making a garland with flowers, including globe amaranth, to celebrate Bhai Tika, a Nepali festival to celebrate brothers. Globe amaranth is considered a symbol of longevity that sisters wish for their brothers.

V. Gurung and Nephews
Prarthana Gurung's brother, V. Gurung, and nephews preparing for the Nepali festival, Dashain.

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