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 [...]
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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; [...]
Autumn Festivals – Dashain & Tihar
Nepalese are busy preparing to observe their two biggest festivals Dashain & Tihar, which are just weeks away. Dashain-2010 Ghatasthapana – 8th October Fulpati – 14th October Ashtami – 15th October Navami – 16th October Tika or Bijayadashami – 17th October Tihar-2010 Dhanteras-3rd November Kag Tihar-4th November Laxmi Puja-5th November Bhai Tika-7th November
Bhoto Jatra Observed
Bhoto Jatra was celebrated yesterday,27th June 2010, formally ending the long journey of the rain god Machendranth on his chariot throughout Lalitpur.The bejewlled bhoto (vest) was shown thrice to the public as per tradition in the presence of President Ram Baran Yadav, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and other dignitaries. Bhoto Jatra used to be [...]
Buddha Jayanti Observed Today
Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha, is being observed today. Special programmes have been orgnized at various places including Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha. In Kathmandu a special programme has been organized at Swayambhunath , where participants will be lighting lamps and praying for peace and harmony.
Israeli Film Festival(11-13 May 2010)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic ties between Nepal and Israel. As part of the anniversary celebration, the Embassy of Israel is organising the 5th Israeli Film Festival in the capital from 11-13 May 2010. The movies selected for the festival is expected to expose the viewers to modern Israeli [...]
Chaite Dashain
Festival – Chaite Dashain & Ram Nawami Dates: 23rd & 24th March Venue: All over nepal Chaite Dashain so named because it falls in the month of Chaitra. This festival celebrates the victory of good over evil.Thus Goddess Durga is worshipped during this festival . According to a Hindu legend it was Goddess Durga who [...]
Nuwakot Mahotsav
Nuwakot Mahotsav Date: 26th Feb Venue: Nuwakot Located just 75 km from Kathmandu, Nuwakot is one of the most central settlement in Nepal.One of the seventy- five districts in Nepal, the town has a rich history. King Prithvi Narayan Shah’s campaign for the unification of Nepal in 1744 AD began with the union of Nuwakot, [...]
Feb Fests & Events
Official Launch of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 Date: 26th Feb Venue: Tundikhel Time: 1 pm onwards 26th February 2010 is a big day for the Nepalese tourism fraternity, as the country will see the much awaited official launch of Nepal Tourism Year – 2011. In Kathmandu, to mark the launch, a rally has been organized [...]