The forgotten descendants of Dammam have lived in China for 200 years. Why did they acquire nationality in 2003?

Because these Dammam originally lived in Nepal and moved to Tibet during the war in the Qing Dynasty, and because they were not sure whether they would move back, the Dammam people never got our nationality. On the question of choosing Nepali or China, most Dammam prefer the latter. They think the price in Nepal is too high for them to live in, so they like to stay in China, which is vast, rich in resources and moderate in price.

Daman people often wander between Nepal and Tibet. They think that joining a powerful country can guarantee their food, clothing and living standards, so they finally choose to stay in Tibet. Dammam people have been living a hard life because they have no nationality. They work for a living, and most Dammam people rely on the support of host families to make a living. They don't have their own house, so they have to stay in their master's shack. Because there is no hukou, their children can't go to school, so most Dammam people have no education.

Another reason why Dammam people are discriminated against on the border between Tibet and Nepal is their ancestors. It is said that when Nepalese tribes launched a border war, the Qing Dynasty sent a large number of troops to participate in the war, and some cavalry disappeared into the dense forest. Later, the descendants of these soldiers and the residents of the Nepalese border were Dammam. These Dammam people know how to strike while the iron is hot from their ancestors, and the status of blacksmiths in Tibet is relatively low, so most Tibetans discriminate against Dammam people.

Now Dammam people have finally obtained nationality, they have received the support and help of the government, they have their own houses, and their children can also study and receive a good education. Their ancestral blacksmith craft is also well-known in the local area, and many Dammam people have a fixed income. After all, they should thank China.