Tamang Community Celebrates Mhendomaya Festival in Kathmandu
Summary
The Tamang community in Kathmandu Valley celebrated the Mhendomaya festival with traditional songs and the Ghoda Naach dance, highlighting efforts to preserve this fading cultural heritage.
Key Points
- The Tamang community in Kathmandu Valley celebrated the Mhendomaya festival in Goldhunga.
- The festival included the traditional Ghoda Naach (Horse Dance), connected to the community's ethnic and religious beliefs.
- Ghoda Naach is a historic dance traditionally performed under Chechyu and is near extinction.
- Local government initiatives are underway to conserve and promote the Ghoda Naach tradition.