Festivals

Major Activities: Celebration begins 2 days before new Lo year called Shingba Sonam Dhawa. 1st day called Ngishyu ghu, 2nd Namkang and last day is new year called Chewa Chik. Each house hold prays for happy prosperous life in coming new year.
Tibetan Month: 12th month
Nepali Month: Magh
Duration: 3 days

Major Activities: Celebration begins 2 days before new Lo year called Shingba Sonam Dhawa. 1st day called Ngishyu ghu, 2nd Namkang and last day is new year called Chewa Chik. Each house hold prays for happy prosperous life in coming new year.
Tibetan Month: 1st day of 1st month
Nepali Month: Falgun
Duration: 3 days

Major Activities: The festival is observed by wearing traditional dresses holding horse races, drinking and dancing.
Tibetan Month: 7/8th month
Nepali Month: Bhadra/Asoj
Duration: 3 days