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KATHMANDU, Nepal тАФ By Aakshya Kandel & Umanga Kunwar Sweets (mithai) are deeply ingrained in Nepali culture, as they play a significant role in festivals and traditions. In Nepal, mithai is used during religious ceremonies, weddings, birthdays, and festivals such as Tihar and Dashain. It symbolizes happiness, generosity, and sharing. Nepali mithai reflects the nation's diverse cultural heritage by incorporating both regional specialties and influences from neighboring cuisines. Based in Kathmandu, Makkuse is a premium Nepali dessert brand that creates modern luxury food products using traditional Nepali sweets. The company was founded in 2020 by Anushka Shrestha, former Miss Nepal…