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In Pictures: Students delight in rice planting ceremony

KATHMANDU, June 30: Students from various schools came together to participate in a joyous rice planting ceremony held at Tarakeswar, Kathmandu, organized by MDS Agro Farming.
By Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 30: Students from various schools came together to participate in a joyous rice planting ceremony held at Tarakeswar, Kathmandu, organized by MDS Agro Farming.


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The event took place on Asar 15 (June 30), coinciding with the celebration of the 20th National Paddy Day observed throughout the country.


The day's festivities encompassed rice plantation activities, relishing delectable treats like curd and beaten rice, and engaging in traditional cultural programs such as singing, playful mud throwing, and merry celebrations. Paddy cultivation holds immense significance not only in Nepal but also across South Asia.

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