Kathmandu Festival - Celebrations 'Sonam Lhosar' in Kathmandu

In order to welcome the coming Year of the Dragon, the communityheld a celebration Sonam Tamang Lhosar in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday (01/24/2012). Tamang community is indigenous population who live in the mountains and plains of the Himalayan region in Nepal and India. They have distinct cultural and linguisticheritage of trust and embrace. (Photo: REUTERS / NaveshChitrakar) viva

Nepal Festival - International Elephant Festival in Nepal

The 8th International Elephant Festival held in Chitwan National Park, about 170 km south of Kathmandu, Nepal, 26-28 December 2011. In the mat, as many as 20 local elephants and elephants other than the UK, Brazil, China and Germany took part in several contests. Among them are football elephants and elephant pageant. (Photo: REUTERS / Navesh Chitrakar) viva

 

 

World Festival - Colorful Teej Festival in Kathmandu

A number of Hindu women in Nepal celebrated the Teej festival in Kathmandu some time ago. In a celebration that lasted for three days, the women held a variety of ritual feast while fasting. Of this celebration they hope to gain happiness and prosperity in family life. (Photo: REUTERS / Navesh Chitrakar)

World Parade: Gay Parade In Nepal

Hundreds of Gay, Lesbian and transgender march with supporters in the City Sunday, southern Nepal to demand equal rights under the country's new constitution. Today also marks the festivals of Nepal Traditional Gaijatra that honors the dead. Photo: AP Photo / Niranjan Shrestha