The wealth of the richest 20 % in Nepal, mostly concentrated in Kathmandu valley, has been growing over the last decade (CLICK HERE). Also, the labor force participation rate for women 15 and older has been steadily increasing (CLICK HERE). This economic shift has increased the opportunity cost of event planning, especially big ones like weddings. This article (CLICK HERE) on ekantipur.com points to an interesting shift of wedding celebrations in Kathmandu. People have started to hire catering services rather than doing it themselves. According to the article "the caterers say the business is growing by ten to fifteen percent."
Mehdi lagake rakhna, doli sajake rakhna, lene tujhe oh gori aayenge tere sajna... at the Party Palace!
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