Tamang (རྟ་དམག་; Devanagari: तामाङ; tāmāṅ), are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group of Nepal, Southern Bhutan and North-east India. The Nepalese Tamang people constituted 5.6% of the population at over 1.3 million in 2001, increasing to 1,539,830 in the 2011 census; [5] the 2021 census reported 1,639,866 Tamang. [1]

Tamāng, people of Nepal living in the mountains northwest, north, and east of the Kāthmāndu Valley. Their numbers were estimated to be about 690,000 in the late 20th century. The Tamāng speak a language of the Tibeto-Burman family. They …

Who are the Tamang People? Tamangs are one of the ancient inhabitants of the Himalayas and valleys of Nepal. They are listed as one of the 59 Indigenous Nationalities officially recorded by the government of Nepal.

2020年2月28日 · Tamang villages are often visited on Nepal’s numerous trekking routes, one being labelled Tamang Heritage Trail. Who is Tamang? Tamang make up the largest indigenous peoples among the 59 so far recognized by Nepal government. The term Tamang is made up of two words—Ta which means horse and Mang, which means rider or trader.

2024年9月27日 · The Tamang people, one of Nepal's largest indigenous groups, have preserved a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in their traditions, language, and religion. They are primarily settled in the central regions of Nepal, where they thrive as a distinct community with their own social structure, customs, and beliefs.

2023年5月18日 · Renowned for their rich traditions, vibrant festivals, and warm hospitality, the Tamang people have long played a significant role in shaping Nepal's social fabric. A journey to discover the captivating world of the Tamang community, exploring their history, cultural practices, and the invaluable contributions they have made to Nepal's cultural ...

2021年9月10日 · Printmaking artist Subas Tamang’s exhibition ‘History, Memory, Identity’, is a tribute to the struggle and resistance against oppression of Nepal’s Tamang community. Tamang was recently awarded the Himalayan Light Art Scholarship, a grant created by Chinese artist Zhao Jianqui to encourage and promote young Nepali artists and their work.

2021年8月1日 · Tambas are the living memory of their community and repositories of rich oral traditions who can act as windows into the cultural worldview of the Tamang people. The knowledge of Tambas itself is organized, stored, and communicated in narrative-based prose-poem songs known as Hwai.

The Tamang people are an indigenous ethnic group predominantly found in the hilly regions of Nepal, especially in the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding areas. A sizeable population of Tamangs are also thriving in Darjeeling and Sikkim.

CTAS supports the research and scholarship on Tamang society and Nepal that advances critical perspectives with a view to cultural preservation and improve community wellbeing