The skies above Kathmandu transform every year when the monsoon draws back and the autumn breeze picks up. Rooftops fill with families, teenagers, and childhood friends, all focused on a single goal: launching their paper kites into the sky. Flying kites in Kathmandu isn’t just a lazy afternoon activity. It’s a full-blown competitive ritual that … Read more
Dashain is not only a holiday, it is the heart of Nepal. As the longest and most important festival in the country, it affects millions of people. It connects old stories, family togetherness, and colorful traditions. Showing the win of good over bad, Dashain turns the whole nation into a place full of color, prayers, … Read more
Tihar is the five-day festival of lights, worshipping Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth. Houses are lit with lights which makes it a very enjoyable festival to watch as well. You will find houses decorated with all types of combinations of flashing lights, or traditional diyos and candles. The festival usually starts with worshipping Ganesh, the … Read more
For a country with a rich culture like Nepal, music is a very important aspect of life. In rural areas in particular, you will come across many villagers who like singing or gathering around someone playing an instrument in the evening. Nepalese know many songs and actually often can and like singing them as well, … Read more