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Zenobia Panthaki's Family
In this slideshow, you will see:
Zenobia Panthaki's grandmother's portrait picture taken in 1919/20. In her oral history interview, Zenobia talks about her family history, particularly since the British rule in India and thereafter. Zenobia shares that this rare photograph along with others were all developed in India before she migrated to the United States.

Rajan Maharjan's Parents
Black and white photograph of Rajan Maharjan's parents taken in a studio. His family did not take many photographs while he was growing up.

A stack of WaiWai
Stack of WaiWai, instant noodles associated with nostalgia for immigrants from urban Nepal of a certain generation who grew up eating them as snacks and meals.

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.

Prarthana Gurung and Friends
In this slideshow, you will see:
Prarthana Gurung and friend Yuna Lee Mathema celebrating Korean harvest festival “Chusok” at the University of Mary Washington, VA.

Prarthana Gurung at her college graduation with friends of Framar House at the University of Mary Washington, VA.

Photos of Prarthana Gurung
In this slideshow, you will see:
A young Prarthana Gurung modeling custom-made outfit by her mother, A. Gurung.

Prarthana Gurung and her brother, V. Gurung.

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

Prarthana Gurung Family Portrait
B&W photo development contact sheet of Gurung family (Prarthana Gurung, her parents, and her brother) in 1996 in South Carolina.

Sita Khati Benjamin and Pabitra Khati Benjamin's Passport
The original passport when Pabitra Khati Benjamin and her mom, Sita Khati Benjamin, immigrated to the U.S. This is their last Nepali passport.

Asha Magrati and Dhanjuman Magrati
In this slideshow, you will see:
Asha Magrati's father, Dhanjuman Magrati, weaving a basket in the foreground as she watches from the back.

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