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=How Tibetans in India celebrates it's new year?=

New year in Tibetan is called as Losar where 'Lo' means year and 'Sar' means new. losar consists of fifteen days, however, Tibetans in India celebrates losar for first three days. On the first day of losar, all the village people gathers at its community hall where everyone are newly dressed. on this festival, many of the family get together once in a year. families from abroad countries and college students from different states are seen coming to celebrate on this festival. prior to losar, houses are re-painted and decorated. On this first day of new year, all the members of the family are provided with rice wine early in the morning which marks the beginning of losar. Rice mixed with dry fruits and nuts are served as morning breakfast on the first day of losar. with modernization, many younger generations prefers to wear western attire during new year while at the same time it differs from individual to individual. there is no system which says one should wear ethnic wear on losar but it is also considered as good attitude if one wears ethnic wear on the losar. At community hall, people of all age ranging from school children to old age people gather to play card. meeting up with friends and dancing in the circle marks the end of first day of losar. On the second day of losar, all Tibetans from different villages gathers at phodrang where number of cultural performances are being performed by school children from different branch and other organizations. here, many Indian locals sells all kinds of crackers and snacks outside of phodrang. Tibetans in India enjoy having local Indian snacks at road streets and Indian cuisine. Meeting and going out with friends is common during the new year. On this day, many people tend to spend more money for the celebration especially younger people. with continuation of enjoyment with friends and family marks the end of second day of losar. Lastly on the third day, similar to first day, at village community hall, village conducts small party for the camp people. Here, lunch and dinner are provided where people are seen playing card games.With Tibetan circle dance by village people marks the end of third day celebration of losar.