We explore Nepal’s legacy destinations, finding wealthy social history and otherworldly conventions. Submerging in nearby communities, we experienced Nepali day by day life, getting a charge out of their conventions, food, and dynamic traditions firsthand.
When we think of heroes, most of us imagine modern-day icons like Spiderman swinging through city streets, Batman lurking in the shadows of Gotham, or Superman soaring high above the clouds. For generations in the West, these comic book characters…
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Introduction: What is Gunlā Festival? Gunlā is a special month-long festival celebrated by Newar Buddhists in Nepal, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. It falls during the tenth month of the Nepal Sambat calendar, which usually corresponds to August–September in the…
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Ever heard of a festival where giant chariots roll through the streets, a 70-foot pole gets pulled down, and thousands of people come together to celebrate the slaying of mythical snakes? That’s Bisket Jatra for you—an epic celebration held every…
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Pahan Charhe, or Paha Charhe, or Pahachare is a vibrant three-day celebration of the Newars in Nepal, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. The name of the celebration translates as “inviting guests,” and it refers to the tradition of inviting relatives…
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