Studying the Folklore of the Chepang an Indigenous People of Nepal

Abstract

Chepang is one of the indigenous nationalities living in centre hilly region of Nepal having rich folkloristic tradition. The study analyzes the Folklore of the Chepang including both tangible and intangible, verbal, non verbal folkloric practice in the Chepang. The aim of this study is to examine the folklore of the Chepang community, emphasizing its present status, types, and basic classification. To analyze the folklore of the Chepang, the study utilized a qualitative approach and followed an interpretive framework of research design. Both primary and secondary source of the data were used in this study. Primary data were collected through in depth interview and secondary data were gathered from books, articles, and research reports. Secondary data were hoard from library and internet research. Findings and conclusion of this study is based on data analysis. On the basis of data interpretation, it is found that traditional folklores of the Chepang are going to change with shifting socio economic and cultural situation of them, however, respected members of the community, along with folklorists and activists, are working attentively to preserve the folklore of the Chepang.