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Festival of drinking fresh blood of Yak to cure diseases, like gastritis, is being celebrated in Nepal's north-west district Mustang.

The festival is celebrated twice a year during April-May and July-August by local people.

Some 5-10 glasses of Yak blood is taken out by piercing its neck and drunk without killing the animal.

It costs around Rs 60 to drink a glass of Yak blood and people drink instantly before it freezes.

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