Cultural Guides

From the making of sel roti (ring-shaped Nepali bread) to swaying linga ping (traditional bamboo swings) and flying changa (kites), all welcome Dashain, a season of joy where families meet and cele...

While much of the world follows the Gregorian system, Nepal continues to run on BikramSambat—a luni-solar calendar rooted in Vedic tradition, shaped by history, and still central toeveryday life in...

Sacred Windows, Satirical Stories The night before Yenyaa, one of Kathmandu’s most revered festivals, Chyasal comes alive. The lanes are filled with enthusiastic crowds, children perched on shoulde...

In the early morning of September 1, 2025  devotees gathered at Saugal Tol to begin the Mataya procession. The organising tol served as the starting and ending point of the procession in the year i...

Long before February 14 claimed its place on the calendar, Nepal had a day of itsown dedicated to love—a day when the streets of the Kathmandu Valley wouldhum with youthful excitement, families exc...

Nepal– Kathmandu’s Story of Its Agricultural Roots Long before today's Kathmandu, the life of its people was rooted in farming. For centuries, agriculture was the primary means of sustenance and li...

Sithi Nakha is a Newar festival celebrated before the monsoon to clean water sources like wells and stone spouts, honouring the water guardians (nagas) and promoting hygiene. It also pays tribute t...

The lacha dhago is a powerful emblem of Nepali culture, blending tradition with modernity. It celebrates the strength and beauty of Nepali women while inviting the world to appreciate its artistry....

It’s a normal winter morning, I’m wandering down the streets of Ason, the busiest shopping center of Kathmandu and I can’t help but notice how dependent we Nepalese are upon a thick luscious cup of...