Sama-Chakewa festival begins in Mithila region
Summary
The Sama-Chakewa festival has begun in the Mithila region, with sisters and daughters gathering in groups to sing, dance and pray for the well-being and long life of their brothers. The 10-day celebration is marked by rituals, traditional figures, and communal festivities across districts in Madhesh Province and bordering parts of India.
Key Points
- The Sama-Chakewa festival has started in the Mithila region and will continue for 10 days until the full moon night.
- Sisters and daughters make Sama and Chakewa figures from mud, place them in baskets, and perform traditional songs and dances in public places.
- On the final day, women serve dahi-chiura to their brothers, perform the phanr bharne ritual, and the figures are ceremonially broken and immersed.
- The festival is celebrated widely in districts of Madhesh Province and in bordering districts of India.
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Sama-Chakewa festival begins in Mithila region
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