Interesting articles on discovering different cultures from around the world
Photograph of Belem tower in Lisbon Belem tower is also known as the Tower of St. Vincent. It’s a fortified tower located in Lisbon and built in the early 16th Century. The tower played an important role during Portugal’s impressive maritime period during this time. The tower was a defensive building long the river Tagus. …
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The Gai Jatra festival is the Kathmandu Valley’s second largest festival of the year with Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan usually attracting the most festivities. This year I attended the Gai Jatra Festival in Bhaktapur which many people consider to be the best place to experience it. Last year I went to the Kathmandu Gai Jatra festival …
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The Nepali caste system is alive & active even if it doesn’t officially exist Today there is still a very active caste system in Nepal. Primarily associated with India, caste systems in one form or another are evident the world over. The difference with Nepal is that the ideals behind the caste system were made illegal in …
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Maha Shivaratri in Nepal: A look into the Festival of Lord Shiva Maha Shivaratri is a whirlwind of devotion, chaos, and raw energy that sweeps through Nepal each year. Celebrated in late winter—typically February or March—this Hindu festival honors Lord Shiva, the enigmatic deity of destruction, renewal, and yogic mastery. Of all the festivals I’ve …
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About Nepal’s Vibrant Holi Festival If you live in a country with a Hindu population or enjoy browsing travel photography, you’ve likely seen images of Nepal’s Holi festival with its dazzling colors. This annual Holi festival in Nepal takes place over a week, with one special day dedicated to the colorful celebrations. As a national …
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Sunshine brings life to Kathmandu’s Durbar Square Durbar Square exploded into a brilliant warm red beacon of life as the sun finally spread its warmth and light over the surrounding buildings. The air is still cold and unless you are lucky to be standing in the sun’s rays it’s like waiting for a giant swivel …
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Dawn in Kathmandu still contains the linger of a different night The air is still filled with the night fires that burned throughout the old city. Heat, food and light are scarce during the dark hours of this ancient capital. Smoke still hangs thick in the entrapment of Kathmandu valley. With clenched teeth I throw …
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