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Tradtional stick fighting
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
| This is a Newari festival held every year for family members dead one year. It varies in different cities. Stick fighting, dancers, Gods, and a tall pole decorated with the picture of the dead loved one, is carried through the streets. Incense, drums, even brass bands will come by all day. (Everyday of the year, at least 2-3 festivals are in the Kathmandu Valley) |
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At first I thought this was a riot, thanks so much for your images and notes which teach us so much about this very different culture. I appreciate your pictures very much. TFS
Hi Gloria,Good capture of this photo especially of the boys in action and their expression of enjoyment. I have been to this place last year. Wonderful place and people. Regards, Balwant
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