Tharu festival on January 14-15

A two-day Tharu festival will be held on 14-15 of this month at Bhrikutimandap of Kathmandu in order to showcase Tharu culture on the occasion of ‘Maghi’, the biggest festival of the Tharu community.

The Tharus are one of the ethnic groups of Nepal found throughout Terai region from east to west with their unique set of culture.

The festival will be featured with the special dances of Tharu community like Maghauta, Jhumara, Lathi, Hurdangwa, Mahutiya, along with food festival and cultural shows.

Similarly, films and plays based on Tharu culture will also be shown at the same festival.

According to organisers the festival is special, as it will quench the thirst of seeing Tharu culture for the people residing in Kathmandu.

The ‘Maghi’ festival is celebrated with bigger pomp and show among the Tharu community. The day is also celebrated as New Year's day in Tharu community. nepalnews.com pb Jan 08 06