Various persons representing the Newar community flying pegions from Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu, during a function organised to declare an 'autonomous Newar State' on Saturday, Dec 26 09. nepalnews.com/rh

People representing the Newar community at Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu, during a function organised to declare an 'autonomous Newar State'.

More scenes of the festivities. nepalnews.com/ANA