Having To Walk To Work During Dashain 2083 In Nepal It is the second day of Dashain today, yet one still has to head out for work; this is because there are so many things people need to attend to for the festival, and the pressure is so immense that travelling during Dashain feels unavoidable.
People often set out with the intention of earning money during Dashain, viewing it as a prime time for income generation. They frequently travel to various locations upon invitation to work, driven by the hope that the effort will yield good results and make things easier for them.
Dashain is a time for relaxation and enjoyment, as well as for shopping; however, having to go to work during the festival brings about a strange, unsettled feeling. Dashain 2083 has turned out poorly for everyone; many people have faced significant risks due to floods and landslides, and many have seen their homes affected.
It is now the second day, and visiting various places gives the feeling that Dashain has truly arrived; during this festival, people travel about, flock to markets, and shop for items they like and other necessities. Today, I visited a place called Badkhola in Syangja. There was a large crowd of people there, and the volume of traffic seemed to have increased significantly; it felt just like the Dashain festival season.
People frequent the area—often arriving in their own vehicles—because villagers come there, including those visiting the market to shop. Many also go specifically with the intention of making purchases.
I have a rather peculiar feeling about Dashain—it’s hard to say exactly what it is, or how to describe the sensation of its arrival. Yet, the thought of travelling here or there during the festival never crosses my mind, nor do I ever plan out specific activities for it. For some reason, I have never felt that sense of excitement or the urge to celebrate in a particular way just because Dashain has arrived.
Of course, there are various tasks to be done for Dashain—including work my father used to handle—that require me to go out and get involved; the mindset is that by doing so, the work gets accomplished, time is occupied productively, and I earn some money.
During Dashain, the mindset is not about working or running around; instead, it is about celebrating with family, slaughtering livestock like chickens, goats, and mountain goats, and rejoicing in the festivities. It also involves going to the market to buy various items and bringing them home.