Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Newar

Traditionally, the Newars are an urban people with farmlands and farmhouses located on the outskirts of the cities and towns. In Patan town the majority are Newar people. Although it is widely believed that Newars are native of Kathmandu valley only, there are significant historic Newar settlements outside the valley where Newars still have a large population.

The different divisions of Newars had different historical developments before their arrival in the Kathmandu valley. The common identity of Newar was only formed after their arrival in the valley. Until the unification of Nepal, with the possible exception of the Muslims under Gayasuddin who attacked and destroyed many parts of the valley, all people who had inhabited the valley at any point of time were either Newar or were progenitors of Newar. So, the history of Newar correlates to the history of Kathmandu valley prior to the unification of Nepal.

Mani Keshar Chowk keeps a fine art museum. This renovated Patan Museum is one of the finest museums on the subcontinent. A "must" to visit for every body who comes to Patan.