Cardio junkies of the Valley, unite!
Lalitpur Metropolitan City’s ward 20 is partnering with Patan Running Club to organise a city run—titled ‘Lalitpur Metropolis-Wide Running Competition City Run 2083: Laxmi Puja 10K & 5K’. The event invites participants to take part in 10K and 5K races starting from Patan Dhoka and celebrate Tihar in an actively healthy manner.
Want to allow your kids to have some fun Tihar celebration?
The Learnify Camp is organising a two-day Tihar camp for children, featuring Deusi Bhailo traditional activities and festive fun. Through interactive activities, and group participation, the programme aims to introduce children to the customs and celebrations associated with the festival.
Where: The Learnify Camp, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
Promote Newa culture through a candle walk!
Rotaract Club of Lalitpur is organising its annual candlelight rally through the historic streets of Mangal Bazar to mark Nepal Sambat 1147. The event, themed ‘Youth for Culture: Preservation and Promotion’, will feature a cultural programme followed by a candle walk with the aim to encourage youth participation in preserving and promoting Newa culture and heritage while celebrating Nepal Sambat 1147.
Where: Kartik Dabali, Mangal Bazar, Lalitpur
Trade your usual Thursday night plans for a little salsa, bachata and Latin beats!
Salsa Nepal is hosting its weekly social dance party at London Pub, bringing together dance enthusiasts and music lovers for an evening of Latin music and dancing. The event features salsa, bachata, kizomba and other Latin dance styles.
Where: London Pub, Durbarmarg, Kathmandu
Here’s a chance to lose yourself in music, mysticism and ancient wisdom.
Laya Foundation Nepal is organising Nākaloka, an immersive musical experience combining flute performances, melodies, mystical recitations and elements of ancient wisdom. The Sanskrit word ‘Nakaloka’, meaning “the heavenly world”, seeks to offer audiences an experience beyond a conventional music concert, bringing together music, spirituality and reflection.
Where: Basantapur Palace, Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Music. Food. A showcase of Newa cultural traditions. What more do you want?
Paropakar Street Festival is organising a Newari street festival to welcome Nepal Sambat 1147. On offer will be music, food and a staging of Newa cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. The festival will feature live performances by Ujan Shakya, Niva Dangol & The Chhabahi Dabu, Preezol Nepali & Sarar, and more.
Where: Paropakar Marg, Bhimsensthan, Kathmandu
Shrestha is an intern at the Post's Culture and Arts desk. She is studying journalism and English literature at St. Xavier's College.
