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What is Losar?

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Posted on Friday, October 12th, 2007 at 1:35 am

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Losar is the Tibetan new year which falls on the new moon of either Magh or Phagun (February-March). It is celebrated mainly in the Buddhist highland areas and in Tibetan settlements in Kathmandu and Pokhara by drinking, dancing and feasting.

Please refer to ExoticBuddha Calendar for exact festival dates.

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