Your guide to this week’s cultural events in Kathmandu Valley
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Lalitpur Metropolitan City’s ward 20 is partnering with Patan Running Club to organise a city run—titled ‘Lalitpur Metropolis-Wide Running Competition City Run 2083: Laxmi Puja 10K & 5K’. The event invites participants to take part in 10K and 5K races starting from Patan Dhoka and celebrate Tihar in an actively healthy manner.
The Learnify Camp is organising a two-day Tihar camp for children, featuring Deusi Bhailo traditional activities and festive fun. Through interactive activities, and group participation, the programme aims to introduce children to the customs and celebrations associated with the festival.
Rotaract Club of Lalitpur is organising its annual candlelight rally through the historic streets of Mangal Bazar to mark Nepal Sambat 1147. The event, themed ‘Youth for Culture: Preservation and Promotion’, will feature a cultural programme followed by a candle walk with the aim to encourage youth participation in preserving and promoting Newa culture and heritage while celebrating Nepal Sambat 1147.
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