Binod Bhattarai, a Nepalese journalist and long-time friend of the J-School, visited Shantou University last spring, to meet with students who had been or were on their way to Nepal in the summer of 2016.
Buddhist Wares Shop Survives Opening Day Earthquake
“On the one hand, the number of tourists has had a slow rebound, on the other hand, I am seeking new business opportunities now,” Shakya said. One year after the earthquake, he never lose confidence about life.
Pokhara International Airport: Hope or Hidden Danger?
An international airport in Pokhara is going to be completed by 2020. Earlier this year China agreed to provide technical and financial support for building the airport during the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Oli to Beijing.
The Day After Brexit in Pokhara, Nepal
A day after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the STU Nepal Reporting Team met with people on the streets to ask them what they thought about the vote that could have a lasting impact on global politics.
One Year After: Historic City of Bhaktapur Still Struggling to Rebuild
Bhaktapur, one of the most heavily damaged areas of the April 2015 earthquake, still has a number of people living in tent camps after more than a year. Damaged historical buildings are also prevalent throughout this historic district.
Kathmandu’s Temples: Reconstruction, One Year On
One year and roughly two months after the 2015 earthquake, the STU Nepal 2016 team went back to two temples in Kathmandu, the Great Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath. The first is a World Heritage Site and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Nepal, and the second a renowned Hindu place of worship.
Pokhara Longs for the Return of Chinese Tourists
After the earthquake, Pokhara tourism is suffering , the businessmen long for the return of Chinese tourists, “If only a group of Chinese from a small town come to Nepal, our business will re-boom, our life will be saved,” ShaFi said.
Nepal: After the Earthquake — Presentation Tonight
Tonight, Thursday October 29th, the J-School Nepal reporting team will give a presentation on their trip to Nepal in the Library Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Help Nepal, But Donate Strategically
According to UNICEF, as of 2011, roughly a quarter of children in Nepal are living in poverty. From these statistics, it was not hard to understand why lots of children were walking around in Chitwan, asking for rupees.
The Endangered One-horned Rhino in Nepal/尼泊尔濒临灭绝的独角犀牛
独角犀牛是濒临灭绝的物种，在尼泊尔，这种物种有600多头，而且一直为当地人所珍惜。