Bibek Paudal discusses [1] the controversy regarding whether the new Maoist Prime Minister observed Dashain [2] festivities (15 days long national festival of Nepal) or not. He reminds: “Dashain is a Nepalese festival, not a Hindu festival. Calling Dashain anything other than a social-cultural festival is undermining the many unique Nepalese elements it symbolizes.”
Nepal: Celebrating Dashain festival
· Written by Rezwan
Categories: South Asia, Nepal, Arts & Culture, Religion