Posted by: gyanguru November 5, 2011
How to differentiate a PAKHE from a SHAHARIA
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With a lot of things already said, I would like to know how bad boy defines "pakhey" and "sahariya" ?

My parents moved from parents moved from rural Dhading to Kathmandu in mid 80s. Althogh my parets were born in rural area, my father attanded JP High School in Thamel and studied at AsCol. My mum attended the then famous Luitel School (same one where Dr Bhattrai, Dr Upendra Devkota et al were educated). They settled in suburb of Balaju (despite having house in Thamel) and we were brought up with the same values they were brought up with. I call myself "pakhey" as I still have the true Nepali roots and I dont only speak about it I follow it too.

I was born in Kathmandu and attended local primary school before joining big faous high school. I used to see some difference between myself and few others in the class. Specially, those who consider themselves "sahariya" in my view. Demanding unnecessary things from parents despite their parents unaffordibility was the most common and irretating thing. They were definitely better dressed and had better gadgets to play with but I am preety sure my parents were happier parents. Fast forward 10/15 years, here I am. Most of those who pretend "sahariya" have achieved nothing despite being in their mid twenties and most those who have similar values and background like mine (in my circle) are really well off either educationally or financially. I love my roots, if you define it as "pakhey", I am proud to be a "pakhey".
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