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Global Arts collaboration in Patan

Global Arts collaboration in Patan

- by Sonam Lama

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Patan is well known for its rich architectural antiquity. The city has evolved as an intersection of art and culture. If you stroll around the locality, you may easily behold rich cultures and numerous traces of creativity adorned in the walls.

I volunteer-here’s my story

I volunteer-here’s my story

- by Shikha Bahety

It’s been five years since we started with the events at The KTM Drive. It feels so nice how a small idea which was discussed over a coffee turned out to be an eco-friendly drive where we gave about 200 tree saplings for free.

He doesn’t want to be called a beggar

He doesn’t want to be called a beggar

- by Asim Dumre

He doesn’t want to be called a beggar But it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to get clothes that shall keep him warmer! He of course knew He don’t needed clothes that were new

Serving better taste and sweetness

Serving better taste and sweetness

- by Republica

We enjoy eating the food we love. Despite being knowledgeable about good nutrition and ways to eat healthy, people are lured by their enthusiasm for new taste and eating something they love; irrespective of the health hazards. This is probably why we love calling ourselves ‘foodie’.

16th KIMFF all set to kick off

16th KIMFF all set to kick off

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), an annual film festival, is all set to take place from Friday to Tuesday at Rastriya Sabha Griha (City Hall) and Nepal Tourism Board, Kathmandu. The 16th edition of the festival seeks to explore the role of women in society as well as engage them - both in filmmaking and film appreciation under the festival tagline ‘’Women Move Mountains’.

Alluring Tourists to the  Millennium Trekking Trail

Alluring Tourists to the Millennium Trekking Trail

- by DHAN BASNET

SYANGJA, Dec 2: It’s been almost two decades that the concept of Millennium Trekking Trail was introduced in Province 4. Commenced in 2000, the locals are constantly aiming to attract tourists. Targeting the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ program, locals of Tanahun and Syangja are planning to establish a resort.

A Teen’s Mission to Normalize Conversations about Menstruation

A Teen’s Mission to Normalize Conversations about Menstruation

- by Sanghamitra Subba

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Ashwin Karki, dubbed as the “Nepali Padman”, is a 17-year old from Syangja. Growing up in Pokhara, he noticed the plight of young girls and his mentally challenged sister regarding menstruation taboos and decided to take matters into his own hands.

Yomari Punhi: A telltale of love and prosperity

Yomari Punhi: A telltale of love and prosperity

- by Rajeeb Shrestha

Although Nepal is called a Hindu Kingdom, it is also home to different ethnic groups. Different ethnic people have decorated this land with a number of cultural traditions. Among them, the Newar community of Kathmandu celebrates many feasts and festivals. One of them is Yomari Punhi.

It is time I land

It is time I land

- by Amrit Poudel

Well, it is time I land To the concrete, dusty city Desperate to welcome with

Nepathya’s tour ends in Dhangadi

Nepathya’s tour ends in Dhangadi

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Nepathya officially ended their nationwide tour at Dhangadi on Thursday. The band started the tour from Birtamode on November 20. The tour was a part of the band’s 25 years celebration.

Five winter flavors of Bouddha

Five winter flavors of Bouddha

- by Sonam Lama

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Winter is nearing and sipping on hot beverages daily won’t suffice your cold tummy. When warm and hot broths are heavily discussed, the salivating soupy aromas of the Himalayas ranging from Tibetan and Sherpa cuisines can hardly be missed out. Foods share an age-long history and the traces of people’s evolvements through times. Serving to varied gastronomy that we know of today, Bouddha is one of the repositories of a variety of cuisines that have been witnessing popular food culture and practices.  Warm foods are certain to make your mood after a long day of hectic work. It is also effective especially in beating the winter cold.

Souls of My City: The two shamans

Souls of My City: The two shamans

- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili

Gore Tamang and Khadka Bahadur Magar perform Pooja in Agleshwor Mela, in front of the Siddha Chausathi Mahadev Temple in Rammechap . Gore Tamang , 45, is a jhankri (shaman). He has been a sharman for over 27 years.

2nd Water color Festival: Connecting art and tourism

2nd Water color Festival: Connecting art and tourism

‘Second International water color Festival’ is going to be held in Kathmandu and Lumbini with the aim to connect art and tourism. International Water Color Society Nepal is the main organizer of the festival where 40 artists from different countries are participating in the festival, including America, India, China, Albania, Australia and Germany.

Splash of colors in exhibition ‘Reminiscence’

Splash of colors in exhibition ‘Reminiscence’

- by Republica

A group painting exhibition, ‘Reminiscence’ kicked off on Sunday at Classic Gallery, Patan. The exhibition will continue till December 15. The painting exhibition showcases works of renowned artists such as Jeevan Rajopadhyay, Meena Kayastha, Pramila Bajracharya, Prithivi Shrestha, Sagar Manandhar, Samundra Man Shrestha, Sangee Shrestha, Sarita Dongal and Uma Shankar Shah, providing variations in a single exhibition.

Arts without barriers

Arts without barriers

- by Kiran Lama

“Though God has deceived me I won’t betray my life” The verses above are from the song entitled ‘Daiba Ley Malai Thugey Pachhi’. Amir Bomjan is the singer.  Through the song, differently abled Bomjan expresses his feeling, despite suffering from arthrogryposis (curving joint), he won’t loses his hope.

A taste of Chan-Tea in Nepal

A taste of Chan-Tea in Nepal

- by Republica

Angel-like ladies clad in traditional Chinese attire making tea on stage with undeniably celestial grace left many Nepali viewers filled with awe in Kathmandu on Thursday evening. Almost 500 members of the audience on stage were soaked in a quintessential Chinese ambience for two hours (well, that passed so quickly!) when the artistes performed.

Every rejection pinches the heart

Every rejection pinches the heart

- by Moin Uddin

There are challenges in life It breaks you down but that’s how we learn to dive It’s also an opportunity to thrive Most often it’s about mindset so learn to use the knife.

The expanding international image of  Mithila Folk Art

The expanding international image of Mithila Folk Art

- by Ram Dayal Rakesh

The government of neighboring country India issued postal stamp on Madhubani-Mithila art in 2000 AD. Now the present government has implemented it. It started publishing and distributing the stamps from April, 2016. This news has encouraged the artists of India and Nepal alike. Such initiation will help to understand its glorious tradition. Its original expression will be maintained in the years to come. The modern age has made possible for artists to see color afresh.

KMC Education Networks gearing for job fair

KMC Education Networks gearing for job fair

Kathmandu Model College (KMC) Education Networks is gearing up to organize a job fair for the bachelor’s level graduates. According to a press statement released by KMC, various trainings and networking events are being organized for the participating students from November 26 to 28.