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Nepal's Indigenous Tamang Community Celebrates New Year- Sonam Lhoshar
A Nepali Shaman beats a drum as she parades in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 30, 2025, during the New Year of the Indigenous Tamang community, the Sonam Lhosar. The Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programs. Sonam Lhosar is divided into 12 categories: rat, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon (cloud), snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog, and pig. The indigenous Tamang Community this year celebrates the year of the Snake. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11998579 |
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| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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