"Yele Dung": Rai community's New Year and the story behind Ubhauli and Udhauli Parba

Different communities in Nepal celebrate New Year as per their historical and cultural significance. The Rai community's new year is denoted by "Yele Dong", while Ubhauli and Udhauli festivities also hold strong importance. Bharansher Rai from Gippsland, Victoria says he aims to pass on his culture to the future generations, as much as possible.

Udhauli celebration in Sydney. Source: Facebook / Kirant Society NSW Australia/Nischal Photography

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