28/08/2026
Today is Raksha Bandhan in Nepal, a day celebrating the sacred bond of love and mutual protection between brothers and sisters. Traditionally, sisters tie a sacred thread around their brothersβ wrists as a symbol ot this bond.
But today, there is no room for celebration. We live far away from the flash flood affected areas, and thankfully our family is safe. Nevertheless, we are deeply shocked and saddened that Nepal is facing yet another disaster. Every Nepali knows someone, directly or indirectly, who has been touched by this tragedy.
Our thoughts are with all the families who have lost their loved ones, their homes and everything they held dear. We mourn the brothers and sisters who cannot be together today to tie the sacred thread that represents their love and protection.π³π΅ππ’