| 词条 | Khengkher District, Bhutan |
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Languages and originThe common language spoken in Khengkhar is Tshangla which is spoken throughout eastern Bhutan. Tshangla is believed to be part of the Tibeto-Burman family language. LivelihoodKhengkher as a community has relatively few landholdings, which has implication for both subsistence and commercial agriculture. The water shortage in the area makes it difficult for farmers there to grow crops even at subsistence level. However, maize, wheat, beans and millet grow for home consumption. The communities in these area make high quality altar pieces and wooden masks. Women from khengkher are known for weaving. FoodMaize is the stable food. Its often prepared and eaten with rice, ground into flour for dough and sometimes boiled and eaten. Pumpkin, radish, chili are common vegetables grown and eaten in the community. Life-cycle celebrationPeople of khengkher celebrate the Chunyipa losar, or new year, on the first day of the 12th Bhutanese month with local sports, games, feasting and dance. It’s a time where whole family gets together. Birth is likewise joyous occasion. Three days after child is born, an astrologer is consulted to prepare keytsea birth chart indicating child’s astrologically determined tendencies during his or her life. Upon death village astrologer fixes the day for crimination. Development and social changeThe block has two schools, khengkher lower secondary school and Udric community school. It also has one basic health unit. Recently the gewog blockhas constructed farm road References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.tarayanafoundation.org|website=tarayanafoundation.org|title=Tarayana Foundation|accessdate=2018-07-06}} Location map : Mongar District Geographical location : 27° 6' 0" North, 91° 15' 0" East {{Bhutan-stub}} 1 : Mongar District |
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