Belarus celebrates 2nd Minsk International Circus Arts Festival
- 2019-09-23
Circus art in Belarus traces its roots back to the late 19th century. But before that the country had lots of European travelling circuses or show groups. The International Circus Arts Festival was organised last year for the first time during the month of September. But this year the festival started from September 22 and […]
‘Mini Road Festival’ in Pokhara
- 2019-09-23
The Restaurant and Bar Association (REWAN) is organising a Mini Road Festival on September 27 to mark the World Tourism Day. This day which is celebrated every year across the globe on September 27 has the slogan of ‘Tourism and Employment, Good Future for All’. Surya Bahadur Bhujel, Coordinator of the Festival, said a day […]
Oktoberfest 2019 kicks off in Germany
- 2019-09-22
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Oktoberfest 2019 started from September 21 and will continue till October 6. Each year the festivals begins in September and ends on October. This festival features all the signature Oktoberfest special events like the costume parade, family day, traditional Bavarian concerts and more. […]
President extends best wishes on Jitiya festival
- 2019-09-22
Hon’ble President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has wished all Nepali sisters at home and abroad celebrating the Jitiya festival peace, prosperity, mutual understanding, family goodwill and good health on the occasion of the Jitiya festival. Nepali women celebrate the Jitiya festival wishing for good health and prosperity of their family members. Stating that caste, linguistic and […]
France celebrates European Heritage Days
- 2019-09-22
The European Heritage Days are the most widely celebrated participatory cultural event shared by the citizens of Europe. Historical heritage sites are open to public this weekend in France to mark the European Heritages Days, which is held in September each year. It is a joint action of the Council of Europe and the European […]
Jitiya festival begins today
- 2019-09-20
Jitiya, a main festival celebrated by Nepali married women of Tharu community, has begun today (September 20) in the Mithila region including with the celebration of Naha Kha (eating after a ritualistic bath). The festival is observed for the longevity, happiness and prosperity of their family. On the first day, women will observe fasting after […]
Biswakarma Puja being observed today
- 2019-09-18
Biswakarma Puja is a day of celebration for Biswakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect. Biswakarma is son of Lord Brahma, the creator of the whole universe and it is believed that the Biswakarma is considered as swayambhu, the creator of many fabulous weapons for the gods. He is the designer of all the flying […]
President receives tika from Kumari
- 2019-09-18
Hon’ble President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has received tika from the Living Goddess Kumari on the concluding day of Indra jatra festival on September 17. On the occasion, after receiving tika from the Kumari, President Bhandari also received tika from Ganesh and Bhairav. The tika ceremony by the Kumari is held after the chariot procession reaches […]
Cambodia celebrates Pchum Ben Festival
- 2019-09-16
Pchum Ben is a 15-day Cambodian religious festival celebrated every year during September/October. The day is a time when many Cambodians pay their respects to deceased relatives of up to 7 generations. People offers food to the (living) Buddhist monks for generating merit which is believed to be indirectly benefits the deceased ones. This year […]
Kasthamandap reconstruction work on progress
- 2019-09-16
Kasthamandap has seen 50 per cent of its reconstruction progress. It is noted that reconstruction work will be completed in time if the works are carried out as planned. Rajesh Shakya, Chairperson of Kasthamandap shared that under the reconstruction the four main wooden pillars has been erected and wall-rising between the pillars has also completed. […]
