While the streets of Kathmandu reverberate with slogans against Nepal PM Oli government’s decision to dissolve the House of Representatives, a road section in the heart of the city echoes with laughter and chatter.

At the 150m-long stretch of road that leads to Sankata temple from New Road Gate, hundreds of cellphone-wielding youngsters take selfies, make faces, recite lines from viral videos on social media, and take turns to attempt popular dance moves underneath umbrellas with hues of yellow, green, blue and pink.

The “umbrella street” set up by Sankta Club and Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Ward No.22 office has become the go-to place for youngsters, especially those into making TikTok videos. The 420 colourful umbrellas that went up two weeks ago, attract more than 15,000 people every day, according to Ashis Man Singh, secretary of the club.

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