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Wonderful Ilam where culture and nature compliment each other

Published On: April 17, 2021 06:31 PM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Ilam is home to various ethnic groups like Limbu, Rai, Lepcha, Gurung, Magar, Newa, Khas, Arya etc. Cultural variety can be seen in Ilam in festivities with mind blowing music and colorful costumes.

Kirtipur: Glory of Newa civilization

Published On: March 13, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Apart from the efforts on the conservation of the monuments, Kirtipurians are at their best in keeping the traditional values of the intangible cultural heritages.

Why Tansen deserves a place in the World Heritage Sites

Published On: February 20, 2021 10:25 AM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Tansen is a testament to the living heritage and architecture of the Newa civilization outside the Kathmandu Valley.

Khokana: Living museum of Nepal

Published On: February 6, 2021 08:15 AM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Government of Nepal, Lalitpur Metropolitan City and Civil Society should come together to approach UNESCO to include Khokana and its traditional mustard seed oil industry in the full-fledged list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Every day is a Heritage Day in Panauti

Published On: January 23, 2021 08:00 AM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Panauti is indeed a living museum, where the cultural and traditional values are kept intact.

When will Tilaurakot be included in the list of World Heritage Sites?

Published On: January 12, 2021 08:15 AM NPT By: Vidhu Prakash Kayastha

Government of Nepal made a submission on May 23, 1996 to include Tilaurakot in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A quarter century later it is yet to be included in the list.