A wide view shows the crowded area of Bode, where thousands of people gather to witness the annual tongue-piercing festival in Bode, Nepal, on April 15, 2026. Locally called ''Jibro Chedne Jatra,'' this festival is observed annually on the second day of the Nepali New Year. The medieval town, which was once a separate state in the medieval age of Nepal, observes this festivity with grandeur. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto) (Photo by Subaas Shrestha / NurPhoto via AFP)