Demand for Bamboo Products Surges Ahead of Chhath Festival
Summary
Demand for bamboo-made supas, dagris, chhattis, dalas and changeras has surged in Janakpurdham ahead of Deepawali and Chhath. Families from the Dom, Dhankar, Halkhor and Binmalah communities say the seasonal trade supports them for only a few months before work dries up again.
Key Points
- Demand for bamboo products used in Chhath Puja has increased sharply in Janakpurdham ahead of the festival.
- Families from the Dom, Dhankar, Halkhor and Binmalah communities are working long hours to make and sell the items.
- Sellers say rising bamboo prices and low margins have reduced profits despite the higher festival demand.
- The earnings from Chhath sales sustain these families for only a few months, after which they return to daily wage work.
