Arts/Culture

UNESCO for tightening cultural artifacts
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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

Mubarak!!! Eid al-Adha begins Today
All the Muslim brothers and sisters of the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha today. This year Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah that is June 27 and June 28, 2023. However, the first day of Read More

International Yoga Day observed today
The International Yoga Day was celebrated by organizing different public awareness-creating programs on June 21 around the world including in the United Nations headquarters in New York. The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on Read More