Sherpa Community Welcomes the New Year with Gyalpo Losar Celebrations in Kathmandu

Nepalese people from the Sherpa community, dressed in vibrant traditional attire, gathered in Chabahil to celebrate Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan New Year. The festival—one of the most important for the Sherpa community—was marked with cultural performances, prayers, and traditional rituals as participants welcomed the new year with joy, music, and spiritual observances. Kathmandu, Nepal – 18 February 2026.