The Heart of Helambu

Focusing on the author's personal journey, the narrative captures Tom O’Neill's ethnographic fieldwork in Kathmandu and the Helambu region of Nepal. Through vivid storytelling, it explores the cultural richness and emotional depth of the local communities, offering insights into their traditions and daily lives. O’Neill's experiences reveal the challenges and rewards of immersing oneself in a different culture, making the account both enlightening and poignant.