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Human-crow relations show strain as Kathmandu observes annual day of the crow

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Briefings

Nepal's annual Kaag Tihar festival features Ramesh Dulal, a 35-year-old folk singer and activist, performing cawing calls to attract crows for a 'Crow Conference.' While crows gather in Kathmandu, residents often shoo them due to fears of bird flu outbreaks linked to the Central Zoo. The event highlights a tension between cultural tradition and public health concerns amidst urbanization.

Key points

• Ramesh Dulal organizes the Crow Conference annually in Kathmandu, performing guttural calls to attract crows for a gathering of 100 birds.
• The festival occurs around the Hindu Deepawali period, with the event held on November 7, 2026, during the annual Kaag Tihar celebration.

Context

Nepal observes Kaag Tihar around the Hindu Deepawali festival, where Ramesh Dulal performs cawing calls to attract crows for a Crow Conference. The event highlights cultural tradition but contrasts with public health concerns regarding bird flu outbreaks linked to the Central Zoo.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 Crow Conference in Kathmandu. Public health impact remains unverified; no data on bird flu cases or outbreak severity is provided.

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