KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is being observed today by organizing several programs.
To mark the day, indigenous people gathered at Bhrikutimandap and a march was organized from Bhrikutimandap to Maitighar Mandala in the capital. Hundreds of people representing various indigenous communities participated in the march.
International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples to be observed
On this occasion, the Indigenous Commission organized a program at Baneshwor today.
Likewise, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) also hosted a program at the Nepal Academy this afternoon.
On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year.
Here are some photos of the occasion taken by Republica’s photojournalist Prasan Gurung.
