Prarthana Gurung and Maya Oral History Interview
Conversation with Prarthana Gurung and Maya (name changed) about growing up in the U.S. (Prarthana) and in Nepal (Maya), flattening of identity, feeling alienated within Nepali community because of gender and ethnicity, finding chosen family, and the privilege of having the luxury to explore identity not bogged down by day-to-day survival
In this slideshow, you will see:
Bhai Tika
Prarthana Gurung and her mother making a garland with flowers, including globe amaranth, to celebrate Bhai Tika, a Nepali festival to celebrate brothers. Globe amaranth is considered a symbol of longevity that sisters wish for their brothers.
Prarthana Gurung and Friends
In this slideshow, you will see:
Prarthana Gurung and friend Yuna Lee Mathema celebrating Korean harvest festival “Chusok” at the University of Mary Washington, VA.
Prarthana Gurung at her college graduation with friends of Framar House at the University of Mary Washington, VA.
Photos of Prarthana Gurung
In this slideshow, you will see:
A young Prarthana Gurung modeling custom-made outfit by her mother, A. Gurung.
Prarthana Gurung and her brother, V. Gurung.
V. Gurung and Nephews
Prarthana Gurung's brother, V. Gurung, and nephews preparing for the Nepali festival, Dashain.
Prarthana Gurung Family Portrait
B&W photo development contact sheet of Gurung family (Prarthana Gurung, her parents, and her brother) in 1996 in South Carolina.