It was an honor to join our Kirati community from Wards 9 (Pandam, Dhode) and ward 1 (Thulo Bangin Jogmai) yesterday (2080/08/30) in the celebration of Udhauli Parwa, the Kirati new year.
Udhauli parva is a time for the Kirati people to express gratitude for the harvest of the crops and this occasion marks the migration of the kirat community from the colder highlands to to warmer lowland regions as it is the time for winter . It’s also the time of reflection on our connection with nature, exemplified by the Sakela dance, which honors the importance of Mother Earth.