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  • Daily Life In Old Quebec City
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    Daily Life In Old Quebec City
    Dolls of Indian (Aboriginal) girls are displayed at a shop selling souvenirs in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

     

  • Kataragama Perahera 2025
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    Kataragama Perahera 2025
    Members of Sri Lanka's indigenous Vedda community participate in the annual Kataragama Perahera in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, on July 2, 2025. (Photo by Krishan Kariyawasam/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    A person in pre-Hispanic clothing performs during a news conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
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    Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing
    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference about the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of the founding of Tenochtitlan, seeking to recover the historical memory at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 30, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group) (Photo by Eyepix/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal pose for a photo as they gather for a mass performance of the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival of the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal pose for a photo as they gather for a mass performance of the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival of the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
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    Ode To Land:Nepal’s Indigenous Magar Community Performs “Bhoomi Pooja”-14
    Members of the indigenous Magar community of Nepal perform a ritualistic dance during the Bhoomi Pooja, or ode to the land, at an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 15, 2025. Bal Pooja or Bhumi Pooja is an important festival for the Magar people. Kham Magars celebrate this festival by dancing and exchanging goodwill with each other. It is believed that when all the Magar people gather together at the Bhume festival, they forget all their sorrows. The Magar people have a tradition of worshiping the earth as their main deity. There is a belief that after worshiping the earth, the deity becomes happy, and then there is no scarcity, and no catastrophe occurs on the earth. Bhume Dance is performed in a line with men and women. Adults, seniors, and youth have equal attraction to this festival. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    A view of HeiltsukÕs territory in western British Columbia.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    A ceremony marking the new constitution.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    Hereditary chiefs dance ahead of the ratification of the Heiltsuk nation's new constitution.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    Hereditary chiefs dance ahead of the ratification of the Heiltsuk nation's new constitution.

    Leyland Cecco / Guardian / eyevine

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    “We have always been brought up to believe and know that we are the backbone of our community," said Frances Brown, a member of the Women's Council.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    Children outside the Bella Bella Big House.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    Tucked neatly inside a pocket on the northeast tip of Campbell Island along British Columbia’s central pacific coast, the town of Bella Bella is the largest outpost for the Heiltsuk nation

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    The Heiltsuk, aware that outsiders hope to one day log their forests or fish their waters, desire a unified voice.

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  • An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
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    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'
    An Indigenous nation in Canada hails historic constitution: 'We're now the architects of certainty for ourselves'

    Product of decades-long process aims to restore Heiltsuk's system of coherent governance destroyed by colonial powers.

    Q?íx?itasu Elroy White serves as both a hereditary chief and elected councillor.

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  • Squirrels Of Nepal
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    Squirrels Of Nepal
    A squirrel plays on a tree in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 24, 2025. Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-sized rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and humans introduce them to Australia. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    A member of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community performs the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of getting better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In old days, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival that Kirats of Nepal celebrate. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors get angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

  • Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
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    Nepal’s Indigenous Kirat Community Observes Shakela Ubhauli Worshipping Nature
    Members of Nepal's indigenous Kirat community perform the Shakela dance while celebrating Ubhauli in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 17, 2025. Kirant men and women clad in traditional attire observe the festival by beating drums and cymbals, imitating the activities of birds and other animals, and exchanging greetings with each other. This festival is celebrated by worshiping land and ancestors in hopes of obtaining better crops, health, and property. Kirat Mundhum, the holy book of Kirat, mentions that the year of 365 days is divided into two phases: Ubhauli (going up) and Udhauli (going down). In the past, people used to move uphill and downhill during these seasons. Ubhauli is celebrated every year on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima/Buddha Jayanti in the Nepali month of Baishak (April-May). Traditionally, during the summer, the Kirat people move uphill to avoid the heat and malaria. They perform Ubhauli rituals before they move, during which they worship their ancestors and nature for better health and crops. Sakela is the biggest festival celebrated by the Kirats of Nepal. Ubhauli and Udhauli are the two main festivals of Sakela. Ubhauli means upward, and Udhauli means downward. Every year, Ubhauli is celebrated on Baishak Sulka Purnima, on the same day as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti. Sakela Ubhauli falls in the month of Baishak (April-May), and Sakela Udhauli falls during the month of Mangsir (October-November) of the Bikram Sambat calendar. Traditionally, the Kirat people climb up to the mountains in summer to avoid the heat and malaria after performing the Ubhauli rituals. During these traditional rituals, they worship their ancestors and nature, seeking better wealth and crops. At the start of winter, with similar rituals for Udhauli, they move down the hill. The Kirat have a strong belief in dead ancestors and nature. They believe ancestors become angry when they are not properly worshipped. (Photo by ___)

     

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