Visiting on Special Family Occasions:
For the first three days after a child is born, until after the lama has performed a purification puja, the mother receives no visitors apart from close family members.
Always ask if it’s convenient before visiting a mother with a new baby.
A present of eggs, rice or maize would be given in a village and perhaps baby clothes or diapers in a town.
A small amount of money is also given to the new baby for good luck.
When a death occurs in the family of a friend or colleague, it is polite to visit the family taking a white scarf, an uneven sum of money in an envelope and some food e.g. biscuits for the deceased. Ask when would be a suitable time for your visit. It is much appreciated if you also take a bottle of whiskey for the bereaved. You will be expected to sit quietly for a short time with the family and drink tea.
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