Bhat khanu bhayo? Translated, it means ‘Have you eaten rice?’ More than an invitation to a meal, it opens the door to a world where rice is not just food but much more. Picture a warm morning on a terrace in the Nepalese hills. The earthy smell of rotated soil and the pulsating beat of farmers’ hands as they plant seedlings make the essence of farming tangible. This is where life resides. This scene presents the Nepalese identity, and rice plays an essential role in that context.
