Traditional Nepali birthday rituals and honorific vocabulary

Section role: supports the vocabulary and theory section by providing visual and textual examples of formal Nepali birthday rituals, while the teacher guides students through the distinction between informal wishes and formal honorifics. Slides: (1) Title — 'Words of Respect: Celebrating Hajur Aama'; (2) Honorifics Overview — bullets: definition of Uchcha-Aadar, why we use respectful language for elders; (3) Blessings of Health — bullets: 'Dirghayu' (longevity) and 'Sustwasthya' (good health) with pronunciation and usage; (4) Ritual Elements — bullets: visual examples and significance of 'Tika' and 'Sagun' in milestone celebrations; (5) Formal Vocabulary — bullets: 'Shraddhey' (venerable), 'Upahar' (gift), and 'Samaroh' (ceremony); (6) Traditional vs. Western — bullets: comparing a traditional Nepali Janmotsav with a modern party, referencing the group planning ideas from Section 2; (7) Closing slide — 'Which four vocabulary words will you use in your invitation?' — hands control back to the teacher for the individual writing task in Section 4.

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