Despite the storm of the Cultural Revolution, a Tibetan monastery survived.
Even living in Nepal,
a new ethnic name emerges every day.
The Ninba people live in Humla, a region that preserves Tibetan culture.
In Humla, six minority languages are spoken,
and there are Tibetan Buddhist temples that are over 400 to 1,000 years old.
During the Cultural Revolution, many temples in the Tibetan region were destroyed.
However, thanks to being part of Nepal, these sites were fortunately preserved.
Humla is shielded by mountains, making it a region with low rainfall,
an ideal time to visit during Nepal’s rainy trekking season.

A few years ago, I visited Nepal and the memories are still vivid.
In the heart of the Himalayas, numerous ethnic minorities live in the valleys,
and I was amazed at how such ancient temples could still stand.
Much was swept away by China’s Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976,
but thanks to the ‘mountainous’ borders, some managed to survive.
I am filled with a deep longing and regret, wondering when I can return to Nepal.

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