Sky Turns Empty
Summary
Dashain’s once-vibrant kite-flying tradition is fading as smartphones, internet use and changing lifestyles keep children and families indoors. The empty sky has become a symbol of how modern life is eroding a cherished festival custom.
Key Points
- Dashain is approaching, but the skies that once filled with colorful kites now remain empty.
- The author links the decline in kite flying to smartphones, internet use, changing lifestyles and busy schedules.
- The loss of kite flying is described as more than a pastime, reflecting a fading cultural tradition and shared community memory.
- The piece argues that tradition and modernity can coexist if people make time to preserve festival customs.
