The Road Home Has Changed
Summary
Dashain travel has shifted in recent years as more parents now journey to their children’s homes instead of waiting for them to return home. The changing festival routine is reflected in crowded transport, shifting family dynamics, and the enduring importance of togetherness during Tika.
Key Points
- More elderly parents are now traveling to Kathmandu and other places to celebrate Dashain with their children.
- The writer contrasts today’s Dashain travel patterns with the past, when children usually returned home to receive Tika from their parents.
- Festival travel has become crowded and expensive for outbound passengers, while some routes into Kathmandu are comparatively cheaper.
- Despite the changes, the essay says Dashain still centers on family togetherness, food, and the Tika ritual.
