Dashain paints the country in festive colours
Summary
Dashain has filled Nepal with festive activity as people leave Kathmandu Valley to celebrate with family in their home towns and villages. Markets are crowded, skies are clear, and around 350,000 passengers had already left the capital by Saturday.
Key Points
- Dashain celebrations are underway across Nepal, with cities and villages turning festive.
- People working in the capital and Nepalis returning from abroad are traveling home to celebrate with family.
- Markets are crowded with shoppers, and children are flying kites in streets and public squares.
- Around 350,000 passengers had left the Kathmandu Valley by Saturday, easing congestion in the capital.
