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The Nepali festival celebrated in memory of loved ones is changing with time says a cultural expert
Cultural expert Tejeshwar Babu Gwanga (R) spoke to SBS Nepali about the cultural significance of Gai Jatra. Credit: (L) AAP/Sipa USA/SOPA Images/Bivas Shrestha, (R) SBS Nepali/Prayas Dulal
Known as ‘Sa Paru’ in the Newa language, the festival of ‘Gai Jatra’ is observed in memory of loved ones. Nepal correspondent Prayas Dulal spoke with Tejeshwar Babu Gwanga, a cultural expert who notes that the ways of celebrating this festival have evolved over time. This podcast was originally published in August 2024.
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