Kathmandu: An archery competition has kicked off at Ghansa of Thasang rural municipality-4 in the district. The bow and arrow competition is organized to preserve culture and mark the Fagu Purnima and Tornalha festivals.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the competition runs for three days and is a popular sport among the Thakali indigenous community. The local level informed that the competition was organized to protect the history and culture associated with the mountainous region. It also encourages the younger generation to learn cultural sports from the older generation, according to Pradeep Gauchan.
Thasang is known as the provenance of Thakali people. The Tornalha festival was owned up by the rural municipality this year for its further visibility and protection initiatives. Archery is listed as this year’s sport at the local level.
The competition was inaugurated by the Member of the House of Representatives, Yogesh Gauchan. He observed that the event would help protect and promote culture and tradition. He also suggested that the government should declare a public holiday on this day as it is a major festival for the Thakali community.
Sports Coordinator and Chairman of Thasang-4, Narendra Sherchan, informed that youths from 11 villages were participating in the competition. On the occasion, individuals making social contributions were honored.