Today (31st of January, 2014) Nepalese folks are relishing
the second day of two consecutive public holidays. The occasion on which the
holiday is issued is Sonam Lhosar, an important festival of Tamang community of
Nepal. This day marks the commencement of the New Year according to the Tibetan
calendar.
People have their own way of celebrating this fiesta. They
visit different religious sites like monasteries and stupas to carry out
different traditional rituals. New dresses are bought and worn on this special
day. Likewise, different dishes are prepared which include meat items and sweet
desserts as well. They also clean and adorn their houses with the belief that
it welcomes good luck to their family.
Men and women assemble at a common place in their
traditional attires and perform their cultural music and dance. A special
function is held at Tundikhel in Kathmandu. Nepal One Tours wishes all the
Nepalese individuals a very happy Sonam Lhosar. visit ours site
