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What is Newari tradition 'Janku' about? (with video)
July 19, 2019 19:00 pm
KATHMANDU, July 19: Janku is a term applied to a particular Newari tradition in which a cultural ceremony is performed when Newari people reach certain ages.
Foreigner celebrates Janku, a Newari's tradition of reaching old age
April 9, 2018 07:17 am
BHAKTAPUR, April 8: The public has been observing foreigners celebrating many festivals including Holi, Gai Jatra and Bhai Tika. On Sunday, the locals of Bhaktapur got a rare chance to see a foreigner celebrating Janku, a Newari festival celebrated when a man or woman of the Newar community turns 77.
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