Buddhist nuns set off on a month-long bicycle journey on the outskirts of Kathmandu on December 23, 2017. -AFP
KATHMANDU: About 200 “Kung fu nuns” kicked off a month-long journey from Nepal through India on Saturday, swapping their flowing maroon robes for lycra leggings to raise awareness about human trafficking and gender equality.
The Buddhist nuns are trained in martial arts and frequently organise pilgrimages and cycling trips to promote gender equality.
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