Losar

Every location and religion has its own calendar year. The Georgian calendar is not for everyone. When it comes to Nepal, Buddhism is a major religion, and the inhabitants celebrate Losar as the start of the year.

You must, once again, consider the diversity. Although the entire country celebrates Losar as New Year, the exact day differs by municipality. Sonam Losar is observed by the Yolmo and Tamang groups, Tola Losar by the Gurung communities, and Gyalba Losar by the Sherpa and native Tibetan people of the hills.

Losar celebrations include dancing, merrymaking, family feasts, religious rites, processions at monasteries, mask dances by monks, religious scroll display, and other activities. This is an excellent time to sample a variety of Nepalese dishes.