SWOT workshop

This is wedding season in Nepal and I went to my second wedding. The bride was beautiful and it definitely was given by a wealthy family. The wedding was held at the army post. The army has opened its facilities as a party venue and can hold three parties at a time. I tried all the food and most was delicious. I ate the wild boar, which was served cold and looked like cubed lunch meat. I didn’t like it, although it is considered a delicacy.

I met most of the board of Tewa. They are very nice women and anxious to work with me. Everyone at Tewa is committed to making it successful. The staff is paid very little. Most do it for the cause and not the money.

I wore my long skirt and at least I didn’t feel completely out of place. The outfits at this wedding were spectacular and very colorful. I spent some time watching all the Tewa ladies getting ready. It really is an art to putting a Sari on. Some of the younger girls (mid to late 20’s) still do not know how. You start wearing a Sari when you are marrying age and then it is not expected until you are married.

I am going to buy one before I leave and wear it at a special occasion. I am sure people will stare at me in the states. It won’t be the first time.

Namaste