Sydney's Magar community celebrate "Maghe Sankranti Mela 2023"

On Sunday January 29 Magar Samaj Australia organised "Maghe Sankranti Mela 2023" at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood, Sydney. The organisation's current president Anil Thapa Magar says it is an opportunity to teach Australia-born children of Nepali background about their culture.

Nepali community members in traditional Magar attire. Source: Facebook / Magar Samaj Australia

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This report is available in Nepali language:

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