'Modern education is making people forget their mother tongue'

Especially prevalent in the Himalayan region of central Nepal, the Tamang's are popular in singing by playing the drum called 'Damfu'. 'Tamang cello' are very popular among the community. Correspondent Sewa Bhattarai spoke to Phool Kumar Bamjan, President of Tamang Dajang literature society about the songs, language, and literature of the Tamang community.

Especially prevalent in the Himalayan region of central Nepal, the Tamang's are popular in singing by playing the drum called 'Damfu'. Ful Kumar Tamang in photo. Credit: Sewa Bhattarai