Portugal, April 12: The Newar community in Portugal is going to celebrate the Bisket (Biska) Jatra.
Organized by the Newar Society Portugal, the Newar community here in the capital Lisbon will celebrate the Bisket Jatra on coming April 15.
The Bisket Jatra is being celebrated with the objective of preserving and promoting Newari customs, language, art and religious culture, including exchanging greetings for the New Year 2083, shared the Society’s president Amrit Ratna Shakya.
Special worship of Bhairav will be performed according to Newari religion, culture and tradition. The event is expected to further strengthen mutual cooperation, harmony and brotherhood among the Newar community in Portugal.
Cultural performances reflecting Newar art and culture, including Lakhe dance, Dhime baja, and bansuri dhun, will be presented on the occasion.
The society has specially urged the Newar community in Portugal to participate in the program to be held at the hall of the Grill and Chill restaurant in Arroios, Lisbon. #nepal #rss
