President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her best wishes to Nepalis living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Udhauli Parva. The Kirant community of Nepal, who live in harmony with nature, celebrate Udhauli for 15 days
All photos: SANGITA THEBE LIMBU epal’s indigenous peoples continue their collective acts of remembrance and revival despite being overlooked by the state and media. There is often an exoticised gaze held on indigenous festivals and traditions, but we must not forget their historical, cultural, and political significance. Participating in this year’s Chasok Tangnam or Udhauli gave me an opportunity to understand […]
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: People from the Kirant community observed the Sakela Udhauli festival at Tudikhel in the capital on Saturday.
This festival is celebrating wishing for a good harvest. People worship soil and nature.
People from the Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar and Yakhya ethnicities observe this festival.
Here some photos from Saturday’s event.
The Sakela Udhauli festival celebrated by the Kirant Rai community has come to an end on Saturday. Sakela Udhauli has been concluded with a special program at Tundikhel.
The government has announced a public holiday in the Kathmandu valley on Sunday, December 19, on the occasion of Yomari Punhi, Udhauli, Jyapu Diwas and Dhanya Purnima festivals.
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