Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Cow_Festival
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Hinduism |
| gptkbp:celebratedIn |
gptkb:Nepal
gptkb:Newar_community |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
expression of grief and humor
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:features |
satirical performances
dressing up in costumes procession of cows |
| gptkbp:hasLegend |
King Pratap Malla started the festival
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gai Jatra
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kathmandu_Valley
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Patan
Bhaktapur Kathmandu |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Malla_period
|
| gptkbp:period |
gptkb:Bhadra_(Nepali_month)
August |
| gptkbp:publicHolidayIn |
gptkb:Nepal
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to commemorate the death of people during the year
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
cows guide the souls of the deceased to heaven
|
| gptkbp:UNESCOStatus |
intangible cultural heritage (nationally recognized)
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kathmandu,_Nepal
gptkb:Kathmandu_Valley |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|