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Indra Jatra festival

Indra Jatra festival

Sep 23-30, 2026 Kathmandu
Ongoing

The Indra Jatra festival, an eight-day traditional event, formally commences in Kathmandu on September 23 with the 'Indradhwajotthan' rituals. These include the erection of a sacred wooden pole and traditional dances. The...

Traditional Festival Rituals +7
Nepal-Japan Festival 2026: Solidarity Through Culture

Nepal-Japan Festival 2026: Solidarity Through Culture

Nov 22, 2026 Kathmandu
Upcoming

The "Nepal-Japan Festival 2026: Solidarity Through Culture" is scheduled for November 22, 2026, in Kathmandu. This special cultural festival commemorates 70 years of diplomatic ties between Nepal and Japan, featuring Nepali and...

Cultural Festival International Relations +5
Nepal–Japan 70th Anniversary Festival

Nepal–Japan 70th Anniversary Festival

Nov 22, 2026 Kathmandu
Upcoming

The Nepal–Japan 70th Anniversary Festival is a cultural celebration scheduled for November 22, 2026, at Durbar Marg in Kathmandu. Organized jointly by the Embassy of Japan, the Government of Nepal, and Kathmandu...

Cultural Festival Anniversary +7