Gaura festival losing indigenous character
Summary
Gaura festival in far-western Nepal is losing its indigenous character as younger women increasingly replace traditional clothing and ornaments with modern fashion. Locals warn that dances, games and other cultural practices linked to the festival are also fading.
Key Points
- Women attending Gaura in far-western Nepal are increasingly abandoning traditional attire and ornaments for modern clothing.
- Traditional cultural elements such as Deuda, Dhumari, Dhukso, Chaughan and Triphi are also gradually disappearing.
- Locals say the younger generation shows little interest in preserving the festival’s historic customs.
- Elders urge schools, the government and concerned agencies to take steps to protect the region’s cultural heritage.
