Two-month-long festival drains Dhimal community financially
▸ Part of: Former Kumaris Honored in Kathmandu; Dhimal Festival Faces Modernization Challenges
The two-month-long Jatari festival of the Dhimal community is causing significant financial strain, with excessive spending on modern foods and entertainment leading many families to become landless. Traditional practices of partner search and food sales are declining, replaced by modern consumption patterns. Community leaders estimate families spend up to Rs. 15,000 during the festival season, contributing to a collective expenditure of over Rs. 30 million across 80 locations.
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