Losar, also known as the Sherpa New Year, is a significant celebration in the Sherpa community. The term “Losar” is derived from two words: “Lo,” which means year, and “Sar,” which means new.

The celebration begins two days before the Sherpa New Year and ends on the day of the New Year with prayers, ceremonies, flag hoisting, monk dancing, and family reunions. Traditional refreshments such as butter tea, desil, and khapse are served, and there are special gifts for the little ones.

Losar is celebrated every year from Falgun Shukla Pratipada, the second day of the waxing moon until the full moon. During Losar, Sherpa people mostly gather around their families and relatives.

The celebration of Losar is not just about welcoming a new year, but it’s also a time for Sherpas to come together as a community, to engage in traditional rituals, and to preserve their cultural heritage. It’s a time of joy, renewal, and connection.