Sound of Himalayas: Tungna’s ethnomusicology and its waning craft
Tungna a Himalayan plucked string instrument (lute) is associated with ethnic groups such as Sherpa, Tamang, Hyolmo, and Tibetan who migrated to Nepal from Tibet …
Upper Mustang: The lost Kingdom of Lo and mysterious-looking caves
In 1380, Ame Pal a Buddhist warrior from Western Tibet, established a walled city (the only one in the country) and constructed a fortress in …
Musician Robin’s legacy of blues rock in Nepal
Rockstar and actor Robin Tamang is no more with us. Born in Singapore in 1963, he leaves behind a legendary era of blues rock music …
Mural the art of painting on walls, ceilings, and other large and permanent surfaces. It is widely used to convey social messages, provoke thoughts in …
Kakrebihar: Tale of ruins, restoration efforts, and folklores
Kakrebihar, located in Birendranagar of Surkhet district (Karnali province), is a fascinating ancient Buddhist-Hindu shrine that holds historical and religious significance, while its secluded hillside …
Maruni is one of the oldest and most popular folk dances of the Magar community of Nepal performed in vibrant attires with rich ornaments. Nepali …
A little ways past the central Bank Road and the Lumbini Eye Hospital and the Bhairahawa Cricket Stadium, lies Haat Bazaar Road named after the …
