Sonam Lhosar
| Sonam Lhosar सोनाम ल्होसार | |
|---|---|
Hyolmo |
Sonam Lhosar is a New Year's day festival of the
Years are associated with 12 different animals - Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Eagle, Snake, Horse, Goat/Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.[1][2] Historically, the festival is celebrated after harvesting the crops.[3]
Activities
In Sonam Lhosar the Hyolmo people visit monasteries and
Beef, pork, chicken, mutton, fish, and sweet desserts are consumed in the Sonam Lhosar. Khapsey and Babar (kind a like chapati but made of rice) and Thongsey are mainly eaten in Hyolmo Community.
People wear traditional dresses and jewellery to participate in cultural events and exchange the greetings with each another. Tamang Selo and the Damphu is played in the festival for dance. Syabru is commonly dance in Hyolmo Community.[4]
See also
- Sonam Lhosar , New Year's day of Tamang and Hyolmo people
- Gyalpo Lhosar, New Year's day of Sherpa people
- Tamu Lhosar, New Year's day of Gurung people
- Lhosar, Tibetan New Year's day
References
- ^ Acharya, Bed Raj. "Indigenous Geometrical Knowledge of Tamang Community from Their Cultural Practices".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Sonam Lhosar:The Festival of Tamang". Ace the Himalaya. 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "लोसारको भ्रम र वास्तविकता". Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Sonam Lhosar:The Festival of Tamang". Ace the Himalaya. 2014-01-31. Retrieved 2021-02-17.