Every twelve years, the serene Shey Gompa in the Dolpa district of Nepal comes alive with the vibrant Shey Mela also known as the “Shelri Dugdra Festival”. This grand festival, a cornerstone of the region’s cultural and religious tapestry, attracts pilgrims and tourists from far and wide.
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The Musahar community have been facing the centuries of marginalization. Yet, Pema and Norbu Sherpa’s Elevate Nepal offers hope. Through education, vocational training, and healthcare initiatives, they’re reshaping lives. Their call to action urges us all to unite, breaking chains of marginalization for the Musahar community’s empowerment.
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A new study finds that two colonies of critically endangered white-rumped vultures (Gyps bengalensis) in Nepal have maintained stable numbers for more than a decade, despite the diclofenac poisoning crisis and other threats
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A short account of Nepal’s everyday food, culture, music, and festivals.