Features

Siliguri Corridor – Linking Nepal and Bangladesh

The “Chicken’s Neck”, also known as the Siliguri Corridor, is a small area of land that has been the center of a regional controversy in Asia for more than 50 years. First recognized in 1947, the Siliguri Corridor is located in a region between India, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Newa Cuisine: The Art of Serving Water Buffalo

Newa, or Newari cuisine is one of the more distinctive varieties of Nepalese cooking styles. Developed over the course of several centuries by the Newar people of Nepal, Newa cuisine bears a number of differences from other, more typical Nepali menus. The main feature of Newari cuisine is the abundance of non-vegetarian dishes.

Mani Rimdu – Vanquishing the Demons

Based on the Tibetan lunar calendar, the festival of Mani Rimdu in Nepal will commence at the time of the full moon in the middle of October – with the last three days of the festival open to the general public.

The Amazing Music of the Traditional Damai Musicians

The Damai musicians have a long and distinguished history, and are known for their dramatic and rhythmic performances during festivals. It is believed that the name, Damai, is derived from one of their most prominent instruments, a kettledrum that is known as a Damaha. Damai musicians are divided into specifically named groups, depending on the instruments and the ritual or festival that is related to the performance.