‘To preserve the language and culture for the next generation’: Sonam Lhosar celebrated in Sydney

Members of the Tamang community from New South Wales and surrounding areas gathered at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta on Saturday, January 24, to celebrate Sonam Lhosar. SBS Nepali spoke to organisers and participants about what can be done to pass on the language and, culture to the second generation.

A dance performance during the Sonam Lhosar celebration in Sydney on 24 January 2026. Credit: SBS Nepali/Krishna Pokhrel

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‘To preserve the language and culture for the next generation’: Sonam Lhosar celebrated in Sydney

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