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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

Workers prepare molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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5 January 2026

A worker spins molasses (chaku) at a confectionery factory in Lalitpur, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, ahead of Maghe Sakranti, the first day of the 10th month according to the Lunar calendar. Chaku, made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts, is traditionally consumed during the festival. The production process involves melting jaggery, continuously stirring it, cooling it in clay pots, and then whipping, slapping, and stretching the mixture until it turns dark brown. The confectionery is finally weighed, topped with nuts, and packaged, taking about two to three hours to complete.

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1 December 2025

A worker completes their task at a garment factory in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 1, 2025. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Indonesia's inflation rate in November is recorded at 0.17 percent on a monthly basis, while the year-on-year inflation stands at 2.72 percent.

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1 December 2025

A worker completes their task at a garment factory in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 1, 2025. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Indonesia's inflation rate in November is recorded at 0.17 percent on a monthly basis, while the year-on-year inflation stands at 2.72 percent.

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1 December 2025

A worker completes their task at a garment factory in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 1, 2025. According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Indonesia's inflation rate in November is recorded at 0.17 percent on a monthly basis, while the year-on-year inflation stands at 2.72 percent.

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