Magar people celebrate Maghe Shakranti festival
Summary
The Magar community celebrated the Maghe Shakranti festival with cultural programmes, traditional sports, and ethnic cuisine displays at Kathmandu's Tundikhel, fostering cultural identity and social harmony.
Key Points
- The Magar community celebrated the Maghe Shakranti festival across Nepal with various cultural programmes.
- The celebration in Kathmandu featured cultural pageants, traditional sports, costumes, and ethnic cuisine displays and sales.
- The festival has gained national importance since being recognized as a public holiday after Nepal adopted the republic system.
- The festival contributes to protecting Magar cultural identity and strengthening social harmony and human rights.
