On June 24 Monday grade 6 and 7 went to Jyapu Museum, located in Lalitpur. It was related to the Newari culture. I and my friends got to know about Machindranath Jatra and materials required for the marriage ceremony, rice feeding ceremony, and many more. We got to know about the dress and shoes of Newari culture and how it is made. We also got to know about utensils and handmade things. I loved the instruments of Newari culture. We learned that in Mha puja, boys sit ahead and girls behind the boys. We got to know how Goddess Kumari is selected. We had a lot of fun.
We went to the field visit on Monday, 24th June 2019. Deerwalk School took us to a museum which is located at Lalitpur. The museum’s name was Jyapu Museum. Grade 6 and 7 went there. It was a lot of fun. We went there by bus. It was a wonderful experience. We played music in the bus so everyone was enjoying it. Then after 30 minutes or so we reached the Jyapu Museum. In the Jyapu Museum, there were so many historical things used by our ancestors. Also, there were many guides who told us about these historical things. The guides also described us about Jatras and historical things which were used by our ancestors to make food, to wash clothes.
Parents Talk of Grade VI and VII was on August 8, 2019. Mr. Ganesh Lamichhane, the parent of Shuvee Lamichhane, came to talk to us about digital payment. We got to know that today’s world is the world of information technology. Our country Nepal is also developing. However, only a few people are aware of digital payment. Some of the payment methods are e-Sewa, Enet Pay, iPay, and IME Pay. The use of these apps can make our lives easier. We can sit at home or the workplace and pay our bills. We should also encourage our parents to use the digital payment system.
On Ashad 9, we, the students of Grade VII and VI, had a field visit. We went to Jyapu Museum for the visit.
In the morning I got up and freshened up. I was so excited. I arranged my bag and had breakfast and went to school. When I reached school, all of my friends were also very excited. At 9:00, our class teacher came and gave us information and a question paper. After that, we got ready and went to the bus. We had so much fun on the bus. We sang and danced on the bus.
The time we reached there, we got off the bus. As soon as we got inside, we saw types of soil, kitchen items, things used for farming, weapons used by Newars. Also, we saw musical instruments, clothes, shoes, baskets, and items. Also, we got to see the things they used during different festivals such as Mha Puja and so on. We also saw puppets and ornaments used by Newars.
From the field visit, we learned about different rituals followed by Newars. Finally, after visiting the museum we got back to the bus. On the way, we danced and sang a lot. Then when we reached school it was our lunchtime so we had our lunch. Then we studied for the second half and went home. At home, I told my mother about the whole day, ate dinner and went to bed.
It's the 21st century, which is the time of Science and Technology. We had Parents Talk held on Thursday, August 8, 2019. I learned how carrying money has been easier due to the help of the digital payment system rather than carrying the amount of money in the wallet or purses. Digital Payment System helps to carry money without having a fear of losing it or theft. So we can use the phone wallet and get all their benefits. The benefits of using Digital Payment System are saving the environment, reducing black money, and security of money. I would like to thank Mr. Ganesh Lamichhane for teaching us about this wonderful topic.
It was on Monday, Sifal School took the students of Grade VI and VII to Jyapu Museum at Lalitpur. On that day, we went to school, gathered with our friends and came downstairs in line and got on the bus. I sat on the last seat of the bus. When we reached the museum we saw many things related to Newari culture such as dhime baja, cultural dress, khi:baja, dha:baja, nyakhi, models of various Jatras celebrated by Newars such as Kumari Jatra, Rato Machindranath, tools they used for cooking such as Chimta, Kota, Chimaa, Dhiki. We also got to know about various festivals celebrated by Newars like Mha Puja. On the day of Gobardhan Puja , people in newar community celebrate Mha Puja. This day is also celebrated as the New Year in Newar community. Overall, the trip was very informative and fun. We got to learn a lot about Newari culture, people, festivals celebrated by them, equipment they use, and so on.
When we first entered the Jyapu Museum we saw statues of goddesses. There were three goddesses. We also saw so many models of people wearing different dresses. We also saw big statues of the family who were doing puja in the Newari style. There was also a baby model with many food items in front of it. It showed us how Newar people did Nwaran. We also saw an oval shape made up of rice. On top of the rice, there were lots of fruits and one fish. There were many varieties of seeds that were planted by farmers. We also saw the Newari clothes for a boy and a girl. There were also many folk musical instruments played by Newars. We also saw some utensils used by ancestors for storing water, cooking rice, etc. There was also a box where old period clothes were placed. Almost everything around the museum showed Newari culture and tradition.
On August 8, 2019, Mr. Ganesh Lamichhane, the parent of Shuvee Lamichhane spoke about Digital Payment System in Nepal. He spoke very well. I was impressed. He talked about the benefits that we can get from digital payment. He changed my thoughts. I was thinking that buying things or goods from the market would save money but I was wrong. Payment of goods from mobile pocket we can even save more money. I will tell my parents about the mobile pocket and its benefits. E-Sewa, Khalti, etc., are the mobile payment apps that I know. This lecture was very interesting to me and my friends too. I would like to thank Mr. Ganesh Lamichhane for spending his precious time with all of us.
My school took the students of Grade VI and VII to the Jyapu Museum. It is located in Lalitpur. We, the students of Grade VI, went there by van and the students of Grade VII went there by bus. On our way, we were stuck in traffic for about half an hour. After we reached the museum, we were divided into groups. We lined up to go inside the museum. We also had a guide to explain to us about the museum. After we entered, we saw many things that showed Newari culture. There were many statues there. There were all kinds of traditional instruments, clothes, and models of Newari people showing their culture. There were also models of Kumari. We had some question paper with us which we had to fill. Our guides described to us everything there so it was easy for us to know about the museum and fill the paper. The trip was very enjoyable.
Last Monday we went to the Jyapu Museum in Lalitpur. We were really very excited to go there. We went there in our first period. We were stuck in traffic for about an hour. We had our lunch on the bus. After we reached there, we saw Newari culture ornaments, musical instruments, etc. There were 2 guides who helped us explore the museum. They told us about Newari culture, and their traditions and rituals they followed during marriage ceremonies, Bratabandha, etc. We also saw the models of Newari people working. We also saw stick figures of Jatra and many more. Overall, I enjoyed the field trip a lot.
Our school van came to receive us at 9:55 AM and our trip began. It took us 1 hour to reach Jyapu Academy due to traffic jams. We went inside. The objective of the field visit was to learn about the things used in the past. We saw Bag Dwaa, Khaisan Lhoo, a statue of Buddha, traditional clothes, different types of utensils, plowing materials, different types of jewelry, varieties of musical instruments like Sankha, Damaru, Taha, etc. The instruments were used by Newars. There were also models of people portraying Jatra. Finally, we took a group photo and returned to school.
On Monday, I went on a field trip from school. We went to Jyapu Museum. It is located in Lalitpur. Students of grade six and seven were taken to visit that museum.
I was excited for the trip from the morning. I and my friends were so excited and happy. We carried our lunch, water, etc. to eat. And our Class Teacher Nirmal Sir also went with us. He told us to carry our bags with our diary and a pen. He told us to carry a diary and a pen to write about that place, to write what we understand after watching and listening, what the advisor says about the stuff. There were two advisors who told us about the museum, about the things, about the dresses, ornaments, shoes made by jute, etc. There were many things about which we can learn from those things. Our advisor described the weapons, how to use them when to use them. She explained the rituals how to follow the rituals, how they are performed, when it is performed, where it is performed and others. There was all about ancient rituals, traditions, and festivals. We all were listening very carefully. To hear about our ancient things was very exciting and interesting. There was an article written about Rato Machhindranath Jatra with structure. There was a model of a farmer, Newari ladies, Newari boy, and also there was structure of Mha: Puja. And the most beautiful structure was of Mha: Pujas. Our advisor also belongs to the Newari culture/community. She explained to us very nicely and kindly. I liked her way of explanation.
From the field trip, I learned that we should respect our ancient culture, traditions, rituals. I learned about the dresses and ornaments, where to wear, when to wear, how to wear, etc. I am so happy to know about Newari cultures, rituals, festivals, etc. That day was very beautiful. I want to say to my Newari friends that they are so lucky to belong to the Newari community.