Cultural festival promotes nature conservation at chhede Dha lake

The Chhede Dha Kala Sahitya Pratishthan organized the second edition of the Raibar Chhede Dha cultural and Deuda festival at Chhede Dha Lake in the Bajura district of Nepal.

The event combined traditional Deuda performances with messages about protecting local heritage and natural resources. Participants performed traditional music and literature to connect the community with its roots.

Ganesh Budha, the president of the organization, stated that the festival aims to preserve religious and tourist sites like Badimalika and Khaptad while promoting local arts. Local officials and attendees expressed concern regarding the physical safety of the lake. Speakers noted that the lake faces landslide risks and warned that the region's identity could be threatened if conservation efforts are delayed.

Dilbahadur Rawat, the chairperson of the local village council, called for a unified plan to protect the lake above political and personal disputes. The festival serves as a tool to pass local traditions and language to younger generations. Organizers believe that linking the area's unique culture and lifestyle with tourism will help establish the lake as a destination of national and international importance.

The community aims to balance infrastructure development with the preservation of the lake's natural beauty and cultural integrity.