KATHMANDU, May 5: As a form of objection to the naming of Province 1 into Koshi Province, people of the Kirat community danced Sakela in the street on the occasion of the Ubhauli festival.

Unique festivals of Kirat, Ubhauli and Udhauli are celebrated every year by the people of Kirat communities and they dance Sakela on the occasion.

There have been numerous protests regarding the naming of Province 1 into Koshi Province and today as well, on the occasion of the Ubhauli festival, people of the Kirat communities have protested by dancing Sakela on the street.

Here are some pictures captured by the Ratopati photojournalist: