Nepal welcomes Newar New Year 1147 with colourful cultural celebrations in Kathmandu

Nepal celebrated Nepal Sambat 1147, the New Year of the Newar community on November 10th. The celebrations brought colour and cultural vibrancy to Kathmandu, with the historic Basantapur Durbar Square emerging as the main centre of festivities.

Thousands gathered for a vibrant cultural procession, bringing together different Newar groups representing Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Dressed in colourful traditional attire, numerous groups from the Newar community took part in a grand cultural procession, bringing the historic streets alive with colours, music and festivities.