The traditional Ghode Jatra festival was observed amidst a grand ceremony
at Tundikhel ground, Kathmandu, on Thursday.
Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal returning after attending a function organised by Nepal Army on the occasion of Ghode Jatra at Tudikhel, Kathmandu, on Thursday, Mar 26 09. Nepalnews.com/NPA
The festival is basically an event where Nepali Army soldiers perform
various equestrian feats much to the applause of the dignitaries and
ordinary people watching it.
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav was the chief guest at the function attended
by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, various government ministers,
officials and foreign dignitaries.
The main attraction of the Ghode Jatra ceremony was the military parade,
horse races and group tent-pegging organized by Nepal Army personnel. They
also performed war games and various equestrian feats in pony race,
charger race, show jump, handkerchief picking, coach dressage, drill ride,
vaulting, Hungarian Post, mixed jump and fire jump among others.
Hundreds of people thronged around Tundikhel to watch the Ghode Jatra
ceremony which is marked to celebrate the victory over a demon called
Tundi who resided over the meadows known today as Tundikhel.
The government had declared public holiday today in Kathmandu valley to
mark the occasion. nepalnews.com Mar 26 08\
