‘Sagarmatha Day’ marked with tributes to historic first ascent
▸ Part of: Sagarmatha Day Celebrated Amidst Record Climbs and Pollution Concerns
Sagarmatha Day is being observed today, commemorating the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on May 29, 1953. The day honors the mountain, a symbol of national pride and tourism. Various programs are being organized to focus on Himalayan tourism, safe climbing, and environmental conservation, with concerns raised about climate change impacts.
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