Locals are celebrating by dancing the Papani dance in memory of their patron deity, Budhahang. The Papani festival, which began last Tuesday, will conclude a week later with sunrise on Tuesday.
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The Papani festival is in full swing in Ankhisalla of Shahidbhumi Rural Municipality of Dhankuta. Locals are enjoying the Papani dance in memory of their deity Budhahang. The Papani festival, which began last Tuesday, will conclude a week later with sunrise on Tuesday.
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