Losar festival is celebrated to mark the Buddhist new year. The festival is observed for 15 days but the first 3 days are important. The local communities gather together to witness grand religious performances.
People celebrate the festival by singing, dancing with traditional Sherpa songs, eating, drinking. Several traditional ceremonial dances are performed which showcases the struggle between Demons and Gods, The event is performed mainly at Monasteries.
In Nepal also Solar is celebrated with great enthusiasm. There are three types of Losar - Sonam Losar, Tamu Losar and Gyalpo Losar.
Tibetan new year, also known as Lossar is a popular festival of Sikkim, celebrated with lots of fervor and enthusiasm. A harvest festival and a significant day among the Tibetans.
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