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Photographs in Ilam Bazaar

Timber from the Terai is needed for urban expansion Market (hat bazaar) day during the monsoon season Newar shopkeeper from one of first families in the town Town's main street on market (hat bazaar) day Village women sell curds (dahi) and chilis on market day Kami (Blacksmith), Dalit, sells metalwork in market Limbu women from Indreni settlements selling in market Limbu women sell yeast cakes (marca) in market
People come from all parts of district to market day Market (hat bazaar) day brings hundreds to town District post office; postal service dates from 19th c Offices of district administration and panchayat Ilam district is the major tea producing area of Nepal Tea plants in foreground, tea factory in background New statue of King Birendra in the town's main square Staff of the District Technical Office
Buses run daily from Terai north along Mechi highway Mechi highway improvements funded by South Korea Going to the twice-weekly market (hat bazaar) in town Tundikhel – parade ground and playing field Thatched roofs have to be renewed every few years

Ilam Bazaar in Places


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