Khokana village, also known as ‘the living museum’ is traditional Newari village on the outskirts of Patan. It is well known for the production of rich mustard oil since ancient time. It has been nominated to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage, representing a vernacular village and its mustard-oil seed industrial heritage. This weekend our photowalk was at Khokana. Here are a few selected photographs taken by the participants of photowalk, followed by a short video shot during event.
Morning market. Photo: Om Yadav
Unlikely friends. Photo: Nikita Shrestha Shakya
Bell. Photo: Om Yadav
Enjoying the morning sun. Photo: Nikita Shrestha Shakya
Making beaten rice. Photo: Kumud Parajuli
Cooking bara. Photo: Om Yadav
Jeri in the making. Photo: Rabindra Tamrakar
Cooking bara. Photo: Roshan Manandhar
Yomari in the making. Photo: Rabindra Tamrakar
Hand loom. Photo: Sunil Manandhar
Wood carving. Photo: Nikita Shrestha Shakya
Onlooker. Photo: Prakash Yadav
Getting ready for the festival. Photo: Roshan Manandhar
Dressed as Kumari. Photo: Kumud Parajuli
Ladies in traditional attire. Photo: Kumud Parajuli
The entrance. Photo: Prakash Yadav
Phone photography. Photo: Kumud Parajuli
Phone photography. Photo: Om Yadav
Behind the scenes. Photo: Om Yadav
Photo enthusiasts. Photo: Om Yadav
Behind the scenes. Photo: Om Yadav
Sneak peek. Photo: Kumud Parajuli
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