Though the actual festival is celebrated on 19th March, Kathmandu is already celebrating Holi – the festival of colors. According to the valley’s custom the festival commences with the erection of the ceremonial bamboo pole, known as ‘Chir’ at the centre of Basantapur Durbar square. The ‘Chir’ is already standing aloft at its place with [...]
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Gosainkunda & Langtang Mahotsav (Festival)
Nepali New Year falls on April 14th, 2011. To celebrate the New Year and to promote tourism in Rasuwa district, the Rasuwa District Tourism Year Committee is planning to organize Gosainkunda and Langtang Mahotsav (Festival). Tourism highlights in the district include Tamang culture, Gosainkunda Lake, Langtang National Park, the very popular Tamang Heritage Trail & [...]
Mahashivaratri
Mahashivaratri (Lord Shiva’s Night) will be observed tomorrow. Pilgrims from all over Nepal as well as India are already thronging Gaushala, the site of the Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine in Nepal dedicated to Lord Shiva. More info at Mahashivaratrti – The Night of Lord Shiva.
Yomari Punhi & Udhauli Festivals Observed
On Tuesday (21st December 2010) two post- harvest festivals were celebrated by Nepal’s ethnic communities. While the Newars celebrated Yomari Punhi, the Kirants celebrated Sakela Udhauli. Yomari Punhi is a post harvest festival celebrated by Newars which falls on the full moon day in the Nepalese month of Mangsir. During the festival Goddess Annapurna(the Goddess [...]
International Elephant Race, Sauraha (26th – 28th December)
The tourist village of Sauraha in Chitwan is once again preparing to host the annual elephant extravaganza – the International Elephant Race & Elephant Festival. If you are eager to see the hefty pachyderms battling it out in the hot Chitwan sun, then Sauraha is the place to head to. Activities during the fest include: [...]
Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (9th – 13th Dec, 2010)
The 8th Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) began yesterday in Kathmandu. Organized by the Himal Association, the festival will run till 13th december 2010. Movies will be screened at the Rastriya Sabhagriha and NTB‘s auditorium. During the festival, a total of 62 films from 35 countries will be shown. The films to be showcased [...]
Russian Film Festival in Kathmandu
Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCSC) in Kathmandu has organized a three day film festival to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) and the 85th anniversary of the Rossotrudnichestvo. The festival, which kicked off yesterday with a special screening of the war drama ‘ Father of a [...]
Himalayan Blues Festival 2010
The Himalayan Blues Festival begins today at various venues in Kathmandu. Featuring a galaxy of blues artistes like Jose Luis Pardo, Baba Richie & the Raags, Magnus Rosen & others, the festival will run till 21st November 2010. The artistes will be performing at these venues – Attic Bar, Lazimpat; Madz Lounge, Gairidhara; Lakhey, Durbarmarg; [...]