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...

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...

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...

While many Newar girls grew with their feet being painted red, their younger sisters do not share the same opportunities.  Alah tegu practice in the Newar community of Nepal is related to purificat...