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Lesson      National Pride
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                            FACTS        Majipa Lakhey is a special Lakhe known as the
                         to Understand   peaceful Bhairava. The dance of this lakhe takes
                                         place only in the week of full moon of Yenlaa
                                         month of Nepal Sambat. This Lakhe is considered
                                         to be the protector of the children.



           Nepal is culturally a rich country. There are several artifacts, religious and historical
           monuments, natural beauties which  make us feel proud. They are the identity of
           Nepalese people which are respected by all in the nation. The things which increase
           the glory of the nation and make its citizens feel proud is called National Pride. In this
           chapter we will discuss some of our national pride.

           Culture


















                             Bisket jatra                            Indra jatra


















                             Bhoto jatra                                Gai jatra
           Nepal is very rich in culture. There are 125 ethnic groups (census BS 2068) living in
           the country. They have their own cultural identity and tradition. However, a kind of
           common culture, tradition and identity has been prescribed by the people of different

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