Michelle Page, the one-woman dynamo who's revitalized the dying art of Nepalese dog sign painting through her Danger Dog website, writes from Kathmandu that yesterday was the 2nd day of Tihar, the festival of lights. That means it was the day to celebrate dogs. All dogs, even strays, are adorned with marigold garlands and red paint. Emphasis is put on breaking down man-made boundaries like good and bad or pretty and ugly, and viewing all of nature as one. I think it is a beautiful concept and I found some photos that capture it.
photo by Renata T.M
Nepalese police dogs are feted too. Photo via the Sydney Morning Herarld
Also, Michelle Page is still taking orders for custom Danger Dog signs of your pet (cats, goats, chickens, horses, and turtles are welcome). You can email her a photo and she will have the signs home in time to deliver by Christmas. Put in an order. There is no up front payment or obligation to buy. Visit her blog for more information.
Click here to view Nepalese Danger Dog signs of my dog Darby. I highly recommend.