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collage was prepared by students of Thaiba farming community during an arts workshop
on "Education Focus: Managing our Resources" on November 10, 2002. Altogether
eight schools participated in the event and prepared collages on different themes
including understanding water systems, home gardening, impact of natural resources
on socio-cultural practices, and recognition of local tree species. The picture
shows us how the sun's energy can be harnessed. Note the traditional methods of
drying grains on straw mats, the used of straw on the roofs, the process of drying
cowdung for fuel on the walls, the black water tank to absorb sun's heat, the
making of hand-made lokta paper using nature's heat, and the solar panels on the
roof. Nepal, a country that has limited resources can use the sun's heat and light
resources to make many improvements in human life. |