Culturally Yours
Kathmandu Comes Alive with Color as Holi Celebrations Fill the City
Today, Kathmandu blew up in colors as residents joyously celebrated Holi, the festival of colors. Streets were transformed into a kaleidoscope of hues, with people of all ages cheerfully smearing each other with powdered colors and engaging in playful water fights. Even tourists were seen enjoying the festival. The vibrant festivities, marked by cultural performances […]
Raj Kumar Shahi’s free Museum enriches Nuwakot’s cultural landscape
Nuwakot, Nepal – Raj Kumar Shahi, a proud resident of Nuwakot, has significantly contributed to the community by establishing a small yet respectable museum in his courtyard, accessible to all at no cost. Situated conveniently along the path to the Nuwakot Durbar Square, Shahi’s museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the local heritage and culture. […]
Government announces Pokhara as the Tourism Capital of Nepal
March 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced Pokhara as the Tourism Capital of Nepal. On Sunday, he made this announcement amidst a function organized at Barahighat, near the Phewa Lake in Kaski. Before this, the Prime Minister publicized a logo and memorial pillar relating to the tourism capital. To promote international flights from Pokhara […]
The Nitya Ranjana Unicode font is now public
Kathmandu. Nitya Ranjana Unicode font has become public. On Saturday, in an event organized by Nepal Arts Council, Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Deputy Mayor Sunita Dongol made Nitya Ranjana Unicode font public. The Nitya Ranjana font is a typeface designed specifically for writing in the Ranjana script, which is a historical script used primarily for writing […]
Chir marks the start of Holi Festival in Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur
In Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur, Holi begins with putting up a Chir which marks the start of the festival. They put up the chir carefully and chant the prayer for prosperity. This tradition reminds their shared culture and brings them closer together to enjoy the festival. Holi, a vibrant festival known for colors, is celebrated […]