Kirat Rai Association Hong Kong Presents
SAKELA UBHAULI UDHAULI 2024 in Hong Kong

Audio/ Video : Amar Creation
Dron Footage : Adhiraj Rai

SAKELA is one of the main festival of KIRAT Rai People. Kirats believe in shamanism and are worshippers of nature. The Sakela celebration is a prayer to mother nature for healthy and protection from natural calamities. The main characteristic of this festival is a ritual dance call Sakela dance performed by large groups of Kirats Rai peoples, wearing their traditional dress. People from all ages dance together in a large circle. There are male and female leaders in each circle known as Silimangpa and Silimangma. The term "sili" reflects the different aspects of human life and their relationship with nature.
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