'Tonga race' held in Nepal's Birgunj

Birgunj, Nepal, Dec 09 (ANI): Nepal's Birgunj played host to a 'tonga race' which witnessed a good footfall of visitors today. The competition was held at the Adarsh Nagar stadium. Tonga, a carriage pulled by a pair of oxen, is a traditional mode of transport used across Birgunj. Every year, a number of tourists from outside Nepal come to experience the ride.