The festival of Lhosar signifies the change of the year, the New Year. It is celebrated mainly by Serpars, Tamangs, Gurungs, Thakalis and Bhotias. People celebrate Lhosar in three different ways on three separate days .So, there are three types of Lhosar – Tamu Lhosar, Sonam Lhosar and Gyalpo Lhosar. They are celebrated in the months of Paush, Magh and Falgun respectively.
In this festival, people eat delicious food like bread, roots and a special type of bread called ‘Alum’ . Dances and songs are the specialities of this festival. People visit their superiors and exchange good wishes.
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