Festival traditions
Dashain tika timings connect families across 32 countries
The festival calendar takes on international significance as Nepali families coordinate an important ritual across time zones.
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Life & Arts
Stories of creative work, shared traditions and everyday life across Nepal and Nepali communities abroad—from festivals and film to books, food and visual art.
Featured stories
Film criticism
Reading “Shambhala” from a feminist perspective
A critical look at gender, agency and storytelling in a closely watched Nepali film.
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Visual art
Works by artist Govinda Sah showcased in London
A group exhibition brings contemporary artistic perspectives to an international audience.
Faith & community
Muhammad Jayanti observed by Nepali Muslim communities
The annual observance brings families and communities together in reflection.
Kathmandu culture
Indrajatra brings ritual, memory and community together
One of Kathmandu Valley’s major festivals reveals the enduring ties between place and tradition.
Western Tarai
Atwari festival honours community life in the western Tarai
The Dagaura Chaudhary community maintains a distinct celebration rooted in family and regional identity.
Photo story
Street markets brighten ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Vendors across the Tarai prepare colourful rakhi displays as families get ready for the observance.
Food culture
Nepali flavours gain recognition in the United Kingdom
A food producer’s recognition offers a window into the growing international reach of Nepali cuisine.
Literature
A campaign pairs literature with cuisine in the UK
The initiative creates a shared setting for stories, food and conversation within the Nepali community.
Children’s books
Picture books shaped by imagination, humour and hope
A creative career shift produces stories designed to invite young readers into inventive worlds.
Cinema
Film festival celebrates cultural diversity through cinema
A programme of screenings uses film to open conversations across different experiences and traditions.
Book review
Equality or enough for everyone?
A review examines how a concise introduction frames economic inequality and public debate.
History & books
A view of Nepal through the prism of palace history
A publication revisits political and institutional history from a distinctive vantage point.
Books & wellbeing
Exploring an author’s practical approach to happiness
A new book considers reflection, motivation and the search for contentment in everyday life.
About this archive
Culture with context
Nepal Live Today’s Life & Arts archive follows the people, practices and creative work that shape cultural life. Reports and reviews are organised to help readers discover both timely events and enduring ideas.
Read about Nepal Live Today →What’s included
A broad cultural brief
- Festivals, faith and living heritage
- Film, visual art and performance
- Books, criticism and creative ideas
- Food traditions and diaspora culture
Life & Arts questions
What appears in the Life & Arts section?
The archive brings together reporting and criticism on festivals, heritage, books, film, visual art, food and cultural life.
Does the archive include older stories?
Yes. Use the numbered archive navigation to browse earlier pages while preserving the original category structure.
Are reviews separated from reporting?
Story labels and headlines identify reviews, perspectives and reported cultural news so readers can understand the format before opening an article.
Does coverage extend beyond Nepal?
Yes. The section includes cultural work and community events involving Nepali people and organisations abroad.
How can I find a particular artist, book or festival?
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How can I contact the site?
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