Janakpur Jhijhiya Festival 2026
The Janakpur Jhijhiya Festival, organized by Nawa Mithila Foundation, was successfully celebrated with great enthusiasm to preserve, promote, and showcase the rich folk culture, traditions, and identity of the Mithila region. The festival featured the traditional Jhijhiya dance, offering a vibrant celebration of Mithila’s unique cultural heritage. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Hon. Ram Ashish Yadav, Speaker of the Madhesh Province Assembly. Hon. Khadgaraj Paudel (Ganesh), Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, and Hon. Manish Jha, Member of the House of Representatives from Dhanusha Constituency No. 3, also attended the festival.