New Year Celebrated in Hetauda with Programs for Nepal Sambat 1147

Summary

Hetauda marked the New Year of Nepal Sambat 1147 with a procession, cultural tableau, and motorcycle rally organized by the local Newar community. Celebrations grew livelier after the Bagmati Province government began using Nepal Sambat in official work.

Key Points
  • Hetauda held programs to celebrate Nepal Sambat 1147, the traditional Nepali calendar.
  • A morning procession, cultural tableau, and motorcycle rally were organized to welcome the New Year.
  • Speakers highlighted the historical importance of Nepal Sambat and Shankhadhar Sakhwa.
  • The Bagmati Province government's adoption of Nepal Sambat in official work added to this year's celebrations.
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