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Nepalese Indigenous Peoples Jubilant and as Colourful as They Can Be

Nepalese indigenous people at the main celebration event in Dhashrath Stadium, Kathmandu. Photo: Santa Bagam

Kathmandu, August 9, 2008- Indigenous Peoples of Nepal celebrated the 14th World Indigenous Day on August 9 in the capital with great fanfare and joviality.

Ethnic groups dressed in their traditional attire seemed very excited and overjoyed to have different indigenous communities uniting as one group.

An enthusiastic indigenous pride organized a cultural rally from Khula Manch, Tudhikhel that went through Ratnapark, Bagbazar, Putalishadak, Sahidget, Sundhara and concluded at Dasrath Stadium, Tripureshwor, the venue of the main celebration event.

They demanded the guarantee of the Right to self determination with cultural autonomy, right to natural resources and implementation of International Labour Organization (ILO) 169 Convention.

The different ethnic nations engulfed Dasrath Stadium with an extravagant flair. They were in their most jubilant mood and their opulent heritage was energetically displayed.

Almost every ethnic community of Nepal- Tamang, Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Sherpa, Newar, Lohurung, Rai, Thakali, Majhi, Tharu, Dhimal, Kumal, Sunuwar, Rajbanshi, Yholmo, Jhagad, Tokpegola and endangered indigenous groups such as Hayu, Lepcha and others were there to rejoice their unique identities.

The event was a vibrant celebration and an emotional common ground for all indigenous and marginalized, highly marginalized and endangered communities of Nepal.

The event was filled with a variety of cultural shows, ethnic dances, songs and food festivals.

Different ethnic groups performed their wonderful dances and served their flavorsome dishes along with displays of their distinct attires and jewelry.

Photo: Santa Bagam

It was as if the ground was the stage for the grand ethnic cultural show. The ethnic women were decorated with their traditional ornaments and accessories along with attractive cultural dresses. True to their authenticity, they were really looking beautiful and gorgeous.

Photo: Sangmo Yonjan-Tamang

Photo: Sitaram Baral

Ethnic men were playing their traditional instruments such as Dhol, Dhampu etc. reflecting their tradition.

Sunuwars performing their tradional Dhol Nanch dance. Photo: Sangmo Yonjan-Tamang

Gurungs performed Chhyandu, Limbsu presented Kelang and Daan Naanch with an unparallel enthusiasm.

Himali peoples - Sherpa, Tokpegola, Yholmo - performed Shaypru dance and Magars presented their popular Kauda folk dance. Sunuwars did their Shayadar Sil Dance known as Dhol Naanch.

Thamis presented their well known Jhakri Dance and Tamang sang the songs of jubilance and celebration with the beats of Damphu, a traditional instrument of Tamangs.

Nepalese Indigenous food at the event. Photo: Sangmo Yonjan-Tamang

Food stalls were as diversified as the people themselves. They served the most delicious cultural dishes such as Sisnu, Filinge ko Aachar, Gundruk, Selroti, Chamre, Makaiko Bhat etc along with traditional liquors.

Photo: Smita Magar

These Indigenous Peoples, an identity of Nepal, displayed their most unique cultures and heritages in a grand way on this Day.

The event was hosted by Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN), an umbrella organization of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples in Nepal.

-Sangmo Yonjan-Tamang in Kathmandu

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