Salyan villages have little heart for Dashain celebrations
Summary
Dashain celebrations have been subdued in several Salyan villages after dozens of residents went missing in the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa. Families and neighbors have largely abandoned festive preparations as they wait for news of their loved ones and share the grief of the bereaved.
Key Points
- Several villages in Salyan have scaled back Dashain celebrations after residents went missing in the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa.
- Families awaiting news of missing relatives have avoided festive preparations, including painting houses and buying supplies.
- More than 60 people from different parts of Salyan had traveled to Timure and other parts of Rasuwa for work, and many remain unaccounted for.
- Villagers say the usual Dashain atmosphere of swings, dancing and home decoration has largely disappeared this year.
