Hills awaken, courtyards fill as Dashain brings families home
Summary
Dashain has brought thousands of migrant workers back to villages across western Nepal, reviving quiet courtyards, family gatherings and local markets. The festive return also highlights the need for more jobs and basic services so young people can stay home year-round.
Key Points
- Dashain has filled villages in western Nepal with returning family members, reviving homes that had been quiet for much of the year.
- Many young people from Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces returned from India, Kathmandu and other cities to celebrate with their families.
- Elderly parents say the festival is most meaningful because it briefly reunites them with their children and grandchildren.
- The story highlights the need for employment and improved services in rural areas to reduce outmigration.
