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flag Bullfighting festival in Nuwakot declines as native breeds vanish and youth leave farming.

flag In Nuwakot, Nepal, a centuries-old bullfighting festival is declining as native bull breeds vanish and farming shifts to tractors. flag Participation dropped to 13 pairs in 2026 from 16 the previous year, with owners now relying on costly hybrid bulls priced at up to 100,000 Nepali rupees. flag The tradition, tied to local history and the Maghe Sakranti festival, endures through dedicated villagers who train bulls from August, but faces uncertainty due to youth migration and fading herding practices.

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