Every year in September or October, Nepali people celebrate their biggest festival, Dashain. People from every part of the world travel to their homes. With lots of shopping, stockpiled bundles of cash, and pots full of meat, most people enjoy Dashain. But this year is different. Because the coronavirus has affected everyone, we can not go back to normal. So how to celebrate Dashain despite corona?
People traveling on the bus.
At this stage, people should not leave for their homes without precautions. Also, we should not stay close to the elderly ones. With precautions for someone, Dashain might not be Dashain at all. But no worries, here are the ten ways people can celebrate Dashain despite corona:
1. Do a PCR test if you want to go home
Man readies himself for a PCR test.
This year, nothing is the same. Going home might cost you more money. But doing a PCR test only costs two thousand rupees—and can save your loved one’s lives too.
2. Always use a mask
Face Masks.
Even though the Covid-19 result comes negative, you should not forget that the risk is not mitigated. Therefore, using a mask inside the home is a win-win for the family and the government.
3. Stay isolated
A Nepali woman looks from the balcony.
It’s better to stay isolated and sleep alone. Cuddling with parents should be in the parallel universe. Introverts celebrate the moment. Extroverts, it will be easy for you because you’re single.
4. Less prefer chilled beverages.
A glass is full of cold beer.
Using cold drinks and beer can cause cold during winter. In this context, catching the flu can be dangerous because COVID-19 and flu symptoms are the same. We should stay chilled after drinking it, rather than drinking it chilled.
5. Eat a balanced diet
A table is full of Nepali cuisine.
In Dashain, a non-veg person eats a lot. People munch on different recipes of meat. But this year, the situation is critical. Eating much can create gastrointestinal disorders—which might lead to the hospital.
It’s sad; there are no beds in the hospital to burp and fart. Therefore, we should be cautious. Those who eat vegetarian food also should have a balanced diet.
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6. Prefer cashless transactions
It’s easy to be cashless.
Using cash to buy things can increase the risk of catching coronavirus. Thus, it’s better to exercise the thumb and order things online.
7. Swinging is not for this year
Swings are popular in Dashain. Image Credit: Shutterstock
Dashain festival not only means family gatherings. It is also the festival of gathering swings, wooden ferris wheels in public places, and enjoying the ride. If you drink alcohol, you can feel swings without leaving home. But non-drinkers, don’t go there, please leave it.
8. Play cards online
Play cards virtually. Image Credit: Wikipedia
Playing cards is a first and foremost priority during Dashain. But we should avoid it playing physically. There are online applications that can be alternative during the coronavirus period. Also, when you are losing, you can escape anytime complaining about the internet server.
9. Donate some of your earnings
About 25 percent of people are living below poverty in Nepal.
If your hands are itching and you want to spend the money, you should spend on the needy ones. Due to the virus, many lost their jobs, earnings. So donate some. Your sins might wash away.
10. Close the gates, give blessings online
Dogs protect the home from outsiders.
On the day of Dashain, we should close our home gates. There should be strict no-entry for the outsiders for tika. Instead, we can give tika and blessings online. Leave your dog outside—if you have—and close the gates.
Congratulations, despite corona, you successfully managed to celebrate Dashain.
