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Nepal's Indigenous Tamang Community Celebrates New Year- Sonam Lhoshar
Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang Community perform a ritualistic dance in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 30, 2025, marking Sonam Lhosar, the New Year. 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 celebrates the year of the Snake this year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11998592 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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Subaas Shrestha
NurPhoto
2025
January 30
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