Just as we start preparing for Christmas, the Nepali celebrate Dashain - their longest and most auspicious festival. Dashain is a time for family reunions, exchanging of gifts, elaborate pujas, food and fun. All around Nepal you can spot larges swings made of tall bamboo poles. It is believed that one must leave the ground by riding the swing during the Dashain festival for good luck in the coming year.Dashain is the longest Hindu festival in Nepal, traditionally celebrated for two weeks with pr...