LUXEMBOURG:- The Tamu Lhosar festival, celebrated as the New Year of the Gurung community, has also concluded in the European country of Luxembourg. The ‘Tamu Lhosar-2610’ special program organized by Tamu Samaj Luxembourg in Luxembourg saw a significant presence of people from various communities in Luxembourg.

Addressing the program, Santosh Gurung, President of Tamu Samaj Luxembourg, said that it was a matter of pride to organize such programs to preserve our traditions, culture, and identity while living in a foreign land.

He mentioned that such programs will strengthen mutual harmony and social unity between the Gurung and non-Gurung communities in Luxembourg.

Chitra Gurung, Joint Secretary of Tamu Samaj Luxembourg, said that the goal is to develop Tamu Lhosar as a common platform to showcase the talents within the community in Luxembourg.

Representatives of various Nepali organizations and social leaders who spoke at the program expressed the view that such programs play an important role in connecting the new generation born abroad with culture and tradition.

Tamu Samaj Luxembourg honored Nepali elders and leaders active in various fields and communities at a program held at the conference room of the Koseli Restaurant in Senegan, Luxembourg.

The ceremony was made more interesting by dance, songs, and entertainment programs presented by artists from local Gurung and other communities.

Tamu Samaj Luxembourg has been organizing a special program on the occasion of Tamu Lhochhar, which is celebrated on Poush 15 every year according to the Nepali calendar.

The Gurung community has a tradition of celebrating Tamu Lhosar to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, according to the calendar of 12 animals.  In this context, this year, we bid farewell to the ‘Sapri Lho’ (Year of the Snake) and welcome the ‘Ta Lho’ (Year of the Horse).

On the occasion of Tamu Lhochhar, it is a tradition for families, relatives, and friends to gather to perform rituals, perform cultural programs, exchange greetings, dance, and savor delicacies.

Historians say that this festival, which is associated with the belief that the days begin to lengthen with the 15th of Pus being considered the longest night, is also related to nature worship.