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‘Passing traditions to the next generation’: Brisbane's Nepali community celebrates Sonam Lhosar

Participants at the Sonam Lhosar event organised by Tamang Society of Queensland on Friday, 16 January 2026.

Participants at the Sonam Lhosar event organised by Tamang Society of Queensland on Friday, 16 January 2026. Credit: SBS Nepali / Dinita Rishal

The Tamang Community of Queensland celebrated its first Sonam Lhosar event on Friday, January 16, marking the end of the Year of the Snake and welcoming the Year of the Horse. SBS Nepali spoke with organisers and participants about celebrating the new year away from home, strengthening cultural connections, and passing traditions on to the next generation.


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The Tamang Community of Queensland celebrated its first Sonam Lhosar event on Friday, January 16, marking the end of the Year of the Snake and welcoming the Year of the Horse. SBS Nepali spoke with organisers and participants about celebrating the new year away from home, strengthening cultural connections, and passing traditions on to the next generation.


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