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Dear BNAC friends
I have just heard that six porters’ bodies arrived yesterday for cremation in the village of Grang in Rasuwa, which is one of the major sources of portering labour for Himalayan treks. The Tamang clans of Shyangba and Loptsen in the district are in mourning and cannot receive tika from their clan sisters for tihar.
1. Could we perhaps post a tribute and condolences note for both Nepalis and tourists who lost their lives in the recent tragedy
2. Initiate some discussion that would be of benefit to portering communities and the trekkers who benefit from the porters’ work and sacrifices
3. Please let me know of any good journalism you may have come across on the recent events
Best wishes
Ben
Dr Ben Campbell
Degree Director
MSc Sustainability, Culture and Development
Department of Anthropology
Dawson Building
Durham University
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Durham DH1 3LE
UK
phone 0191 334 1621
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Lately published:
2013. Ben Campbell. 'Living Between Juniper and Palm: nature, culture and power in the Himalayas'. Oxford University Press, Delhi.
2013. Campbell, B. and P. Sallis. ‘Low-carbon yak cheese: transition to biogas in a Himalayan socio-technical niche’. Interface Focus 3: 20120052.
NEW from 2013: Msc in Energy and Society.
Contact Ben Campbell or Simone Abram for information.
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