Caption: Date: 1969 Location: Sahartara, Dolpa Description: Two Sahartara men return from a winter trading trip to the Nepali-speaking areas (around Pokhara, Baglung, Tansen, Butwal, etc.) They are carrying heavy loads of goods for their own households and to sell at a profit. The man in front is welcoming them back and announcing their arrival by drumming them into the village. He is a Damai (Dalit), who will be given a tip for his efforts. Keywords: Jim Fisher, Nepal Photo History Project, Peace Corp Photo History, People, commerce, musician, porter, transportation
