Walung people
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Taplejung District, Kathmandu, Darjeeling | |
| Languages | |
| Walungge language | |
| Religion | |
| Tibetan Buddhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Tibetan people |
The Walung people (also Walungpa) are the indigenous inhabitants of the region around Olangchung Gola.[1]
They are descended from Tibetan traders and practice Nyingmapa Buddhism. A large monastery that was built 200 years ago sits on top of the main village of Olangchung Gola. The chief deity at the monastery is Chenrezi (Avalokiteśvara).[2] The Walung people revere the monastery as their shelter from anything untoward. Historically, they would also invite Tibetan monks from Lhasa to provide teaching in this monastery.[2]
The language spoken by Walung people is Walungge language, a dialect of Central Tibetan language.[3][1]
The primary occupation of the Walung people is trade and herding yaks and dzos.[2] Lhosar and Futuk are the main festivals, which the people celebrate with full pomp and show.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Walung". National Coalition Against Racial Discrimination (Nepal). Retrieved 2017-02-14.
- 1 2 3 Hattaway, Paul (2004). "Peoples of the Buddhist World: A Christian Prayer Diary". William Carey Library. p. 346. ISBN 9780878083619. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
- ↑ "Walungge". Ethnologue. Retrieved 2017-02-14.
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