Kathmandu:Foreign tourists in Nepal participated in the traditional celebrations of Bada Dashain by receiving tika and jamara, showcasing their enthusiasm for Nepali cultures and traditions.
According to National News Agency RSS, the tourists, staying at Kathmandu Echo Hotel in Thamel, engaged in the festivities of Bijaya Dashami, a major festival in Nepal, by partaking in the rituals of receiving red tika and jamara. This gesture symbolized their immersion into Nepali culture.
In recent times, there has been a noticeable trend of foreign visitors embracing Nepali festivals and traditions, drawn by the country’s rich religious and cultural heritage, as well as its natural beauty. Sahadev Dhamala, Board Member of Nepal Tourism Board and Managing Director of Kathmandu Echo Hotel, emphasized that these activities contribute to promoting Nepal’s cultural diversity and hospitality on an international scale.
Additionally, Pashupati Kandel, General-Secretary of the Thamel Tourism Board Council, expressed that the celebration of Bada Dashain fosters mutual harmony and strengthens cultural ties between Nepalis and foreigners.