KRY UK Annual Events
Kirat Rai Yayokkha (KRY) UK organises a range of cultural and community events throughout the year, celebrating the heritage, identity, and unity of the Kirat Rai community across the United Kingdom.
These events bring together members from different regions and linguistic groups, promoting cultural continuity, community engagement, and shared celebration.
Key Annual Events
Kirat New Year – Yal Sambat
KRY UK celebrates the Kirat New Year (Yal Sambat) with cultural programmes, community gatherings, and traditional performances, marking the beginning of the new year in the Kirat calendar.
KRY UK Foundation Day
KRY UK commemorates its Foundation Day each year, celebrating the establishment and growth of the organisation. The event recognises the contributions of community members and reflects on achievements, progress, and future aspirations.
Yalamber Remembrance Day
KRY UK annually observes Yalamber Remembrance Day in honour of King Yalamber, a significant historical figure in Kirat heritage. The occasion is marked with remembrance, cultural reflection, and community gathering to honour legacy and identity.
KRY UK – Events Schedule
- Udhauli Puja (Pitri Puja) – Thursday, 4 December 2025
- Udhauli Festival– Saturday, 6 December 2025
- Yal Sambat & Maghe Sankranti – Saturday, 17 January 2026
- KRY UK Foundation Day – Saturday, 4 April 2026
- Ubhauli Puja (Pitri Puja) – Friday, 1 May 2026
- Ubhauli Festival – Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Yalamber Remembrance Day – Saturday, 1 August 2026
Major Cultural Festivals
Ubhauli Festival (“Ascending”)
Typically held in May
Ubhauli is one of the most important festivals of the Kirat Rai community, symbolising the seasonal movement towards higher lands and the renewal of life. The celebration includes traditional Sakela/Sakewa Sili dances, cultural performances, and spiritual observances honouring Sumnima and Paruhang.
Udhauli Festival (“Descending”)
📅 Typically held in December
Udhauli marks the seasonal movement towards lower lands and is a time of thanksgiving and reflection. The festival includes Sakela Udhauli dances, community gatherings, and traditional rituals such as Pitri Puja.