- by Republica
The online marketplace for all Nepali Products, ‘The Brand Nepal’ has announced the new Festive campaign titled ‘Espali Dashain ma Nepali’ which aims to encourage everyone to buy from Nepali brands.
- by Republica
Daya Foundation has launched a ‘cultural video contest-Newari edition’ amidst a special function on Monday. The event was inaugurated by Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha. The contest launched on the auspicious occasion of Indra Jatra is focused on celebrating newari culture, heritage, tradition and values for the youths of all abilities capturing the cultural roots and heritage through their own lenses.
- by Republica
A one-day painting workshop titled 'Delphic Art Wall Coalition' was organized in the hall of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Kathmandu on Thursday. The workshop was organized by the National Delphic Council Nepal (NDCN), the Nepal Chapter of the ‘International Delphic Council’ that was formed in Nepal last year.
- by Republica
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal is set to organize the 16th Korean Film Festival 2022 in the city on September 2 and September 3 at QFX Cinema Labim Mall, Lalitpur.
- by Manawi Shah
"Jatra" in the Nepali language means "street festivals", making the celebration a public and community affair. Here are some jatras you can observe throughout the year, with different historical and cultural significance, and portrayal of the celebration.
- by Reuters
After a pandemic-induced delay, a permanent exhibition focused on Bruce Lee's philosophy is opening at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle, with support of the Bruce Lee Foundation.
- by Republica
An exhibition by Nepali artist Soham (Sabin Sainju) titled ‘The Bright Episode’ is being held at the Cemara 6 Galeri Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 27 to August 3 from 10 AM to 8PM.
- by Manawi Shah
Shrawan is here, and making mehndi designs on your hand is a must! Perhaps for cultural reasons, or maybe you just like having a pretty pattern temporarily on your hand. You may not be the best artist, or are looking for something minimalistic. Here are some designs to get you started!
- by Samiksha Shrestha
The Newari festival which marks the death of mythical demon ‘Ghantakarna’ is being celebrated today by the locals of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
- by Samiksha Shrestha and Manawi Shah
The exhibition titled ‘Photographic Images and Matter, Japanese Prints of the 1970s’ kicked off on Friday. The exhibition is open to all at the Embassy of Japan, Panipokhari, Kathmandu from July 23 to August 4 between 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.
- by Associated Press
Curators at an Israeli museum have discovered three previously unknown sketches by celebrated 20th-century artist Amedeo Modigliani hiding beneath the surface of one of his paintings.
- by Republica
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged the entertainment sector including cinema halls to pay business and entertainment tax.
- by Republica
Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and a judge of the reality rap show ‘Nephop Ko Shreepech’, handed over the crown which was awarded to the winner of the show to Bajracharya Guru ( Buddhist master).
- by Associated Press
Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- by Associated Press
The curators of a major art show in Germany have apologized for including a work featuring antisemitic elements that prompted an outcry at the event’s opening this week.
- by Reuters
Hong Kong's new Palace Museum, a gift from Beijing to marks 25th anniversary of the territory's return to Chinese rule, aims to engage the city's younger generation with Chinese culture, its director said on Wednesday.
- by Samiksha Shrestha
Thomas S. Monson states, "I think there is no place in the world where I feel closer to the Lord than in one of His holy temples." in the general conference ‘Blessings of the Temple’. This holds true as one finds peace and see life from a new perspective. Those who are lost in the chaos of world will again gain faith and hope. If you want to find out sacred place to worship and sink into peace away from all those negativity and toxicity, here are five temples for you to visit at Bhaktapur.
- by Samiksha Shrestha and Manawi Shah
“Not all who menstruate are women and not all women menstruate,” says SJ, who identifies them as a non-binary person. Student Ambassadors SJ, Jessica Basnet and Sneha Dahal conducted an art exhibition themed ‘Bloody Mary No More’ at Thames International College, Kathmandu from May 29 to June 1 with the slogan ‘Letsdignifymenstruation' in an effort to address various menstrual experiences among trans-people and raise awareness that cis and trans-menstruators matter and are not different in a challenging society where menstruation is a cis-normative phenomenon. The exhibition is named ‘Bloody Mary No More’ because people assume Mary is a cis woman. The exhibition attempts to discard this assumption of Mary’s gender and sex characteristics.
- by Republica
Based on the elopement wedding culture prevalent in Limbu tribe, Artmandu Nepal is organizing a play titled “Chor Ko Swor” at the Mandala theater from June 3 to June 29.
- by Republica
Untold Period Stories, a community that brings the topic of periods onto a judgmental free table through storytelling, hosted a live art workshop themed “Beyond Blood” on 29 May, Sunday in Gallery LA, Bauddha to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Month 2022.