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International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples observed

8 Aug 2025 FA News Desk

International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed every year on 9 August. The day marked to laud the rights of Indigenous People and their holistic recognition. This year the day was observed under the theme AI: Defending Rights, Read More
Pioneer Poet’s birth anniversary marked

13 Jul 2025 FA News Desk

Organizing various literary programs, the 212th birth anniversary of the pioneer poet of Nepali literature Bhanubhakta Acharya is celebrated today in home and abroad. Various programs including lauding the role of Bhanubhakta in Nepali literature sector have been organized across Read More
UNESCO for tightening cultural artifacts

9 Dec 2024 FA News Desk

Supported by the 140 nations the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that addressed the illicit trafficking of cultural property and stolen artifacts. Aiming to preserve the age-old priceless heritage artifacts worldwide, the UN resolution passed asking the UN member Read More
Culture show at Shanghai varsity fest

18 Nov 2024 FA News Desk

Students from 75 countries showcased their cultural traditions Saturday at East China Normal University's 18th International Cultural Festival, offering a global mini-expo that transformed the Shanghai campus into a multicultural marketplace, writes Richard Kayenda. The US $14,000 event featured traditional Read More
UNESCO adds 24 New World Heritage Sites

8 Aug 2024 FA News Desk

Heritage are that which are passed down through the years from generation to generation. Any sites or objects could be inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List that should have “outstanding universal value” Read More
Ghantakarna Festival: Fitting Relief To Farmers

2 Aug 2024 Arun Ranjit

Nepal is the land of heady mixture of unique culture proudly preserved; mind boggling adventure and remarkable natural beauty. It is a land where foreigners can revitalize their mind, body and soul amidst scenery. The peaceful coexistence of multi-religious systems Read More
‘Thais ready to mark Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024’

2 Apr 2024 FA News Desk

Top 10 global events “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” extravaganza will take place from 11-15 April in Bangkok, along Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue and at Sanam Luang. The event is set to illustrate the rich culture and tradition of Thai Read More
Nepal Sambat 1144 begins

14 Nov 2023 FA News Desk

As Nepal’ Newar community enters into a new year Nepal Sambat 1144, various events are being celebrated today across the country. The Newar community celebrates the Nepal Sambat as the New Year. National luminary Shankhadhar Sakhwa initiated the Nepal Sambat Read More
Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra fest observed

31 Aug 2023 Arun Ranjit

Nepal is the land of heady mixture of unique culture proudly preserved; mind boggling adventure and remarkable natural beauty. It is a land where foreigners can revitalize their mind, body and soul amidst scenery. The peaceful coexistence of multi-religious systems Read More
Bishnu-Nati Photo Journalism prize awarded

28 Aug 2023 FA News Desk

The Bishnu-Nati Photo Journalism Award 2023 has been given to a photojournalist Naresh Shrestha. Currently being involved in The Himalayan Times Daily, he has been active in photography and photojournalism since two decades ago. In a program organized by Bishnu-Nati Read More