KATHMANDU, June 29: Nepal is observing the 18th National Rice Day and Transplanting Festival on Tuesday.
This day is observed as a special day for paddy plantation by farmers.
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In pictures: Joy of paddy plantation
Rice is one of the major food crops and staple diet that is cultivated across the country in Nepal.
Here are some pictures taken by Republica photojournalist Keshab Thokar at Bhaktapur:
