That intimate Dashain, this digital Dashain
Summary
Dashain, a deeply cherished Nepali festival, has evolved from intimate, traditional celebrations involving handmade clothes, communal activities, and home-cooked meals to a modern celebration influenced by online shopping and urban lifestyles, yet its core essence of family and unity endures.
Key Points
- Dashain festival is deeply rooted in Nepali culture, emphasizing family, community, and tradition.
- Traditional practices include making new clothes by local tailors, pounding chiura, preparing home-cooked goat meat dishes, and communal activities like painting homes and setting up bamboo swings.
- Modernization has introduced ready-made goods, online shopping, and digital communication, changing how Dashain is prepared and celebrated.
- Despite changes, the essence of Dashain—family, love, unity, and cultural stories—remains alive and cherished.
