On Monday, the national capital of Nepal celebrated a Christmas without plastic by implementing a ban on the use of plastic trees and flowers for decoration. The Assumption Church, situated in Bhanimandal of Lalitpur district, is the largest in Nepal. Instead of using a plastic tree, the church was adorned with a natural tree. Similarly, hotels, restaurants, department stores, and other public places also opted for no plastic trees this time.
''The Kathmandu Metropolitan City banned the use of plastic trees and flowers on the occasion of Christmas. Unlike in the past when the festival was observed by erecting Christmas trees made of plastic, this time no plastic tree was seen in Kathmandu and adjoining cities,'' said an official, as quoted in Nepal's News portal.
On Monday, a special event took place at Nepal Academy Hall in Kathmandu, bringing together Christians from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur to exchange greetings. Deputy Speaker Indirana Rana graced the occasion as the chief guest. Additionally, the Thamel area, renowned as the tourist hub of Kathmandu, witnessed a significant gathering on Monday to celebrate Christmas.
Meanwhile, a special program was organized at Nepal Academy Hall in Kathmandu on Monday, where Christians from Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bakarpur gathered and greeted each other. Vice President Andriana Rana was the guest of honour at the event. Crowds gathered at tourist resorts in the Tamil Nadu district of Kathmandu on Monday to celebrate Christmas
Based on the population census conducted in 2021, Christianity is practised by 1.76 per cent of Nepal's population. The Christian community in Nepal experienced an increase in their activities, particularly after 2008 when the country transitioned from being a Hindu state to a secular and democratic republic. As a result, December 25 became a public holiday to commemorate Christmas.
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(With Input from agencies)
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