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Kathmandu, Nepal: Gurungs communities of Nepal are celebrating the Tamu Lhosar, one of the greatest festivals of the community, across the country on Friday.
Gurung communities celebrate the festival as their new year. Various programs are being organized in different parts of the country to mark the festival.
According to the tradition of the Gurung community, 12 years are divided with 12 different animals-garuda, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog, deer, mouse, cow, tiger and cat. This year is the year of bird.
Gurung community have organized various functions in Pokhara, Tanahau, Lamjung, Syangja, Pravat and many other parts of the country.
Likewise, a function is being organized at Tundikhel in Kathmandu on the occasion. The festival is also marked in other districts as well.
The government has declared a public holiday today for the celebration of the festival.
Meanwhile, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal extended their greetings on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar.
