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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community pose for a photo as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

A member of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community poses for a photo as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community perform a dance during the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community perform a dance during the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community pose for a photo as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

A member of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community poses for a photo as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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25 January 2025

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. 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.

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26 August 2024

An Indian policeman walks past an election banner during an event, Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), organized for the public by the government to raise awareness about voting in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on August 26, 2024.

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