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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl celebrates the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- KATHMANDU, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman is seen during the celebration of the Holi Festival at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- LALITPUR, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Girls smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of the Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(240324) -- LALITPUR, March 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People smear colored powder on each other's faces during the celebration of the Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 24, 2024. Holi, the festival of colors, marks the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-ARTISAN FEST

(230930) -- LALITPUR, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an artisan fest at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Sept. 30, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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Shahabuddin Chuppu takes oath as 22nd Bangladeshi president

STORY: Shahabuddin Chuppu takes oath as 22nd Bangladeshi president DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the front of Bangabhaban Palace 2. various of guests attending the ceremony 3. various of Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu 4. various of Bangladeshi Parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury 5. various of Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu greeted by outgoing president Md Abdul Hamid 6. various of guests attending the ceremony STORYLINE: Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu, a retired judge and former commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission, took the oath as the 22nd president of Bangladesh Monday, with parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administering the oath of office to Shahabuddin. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, cabinet members and hundreds of distinguished guests attended the oath-taking ceremony, which was held in the historic Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban, the presidential palace. Outgoing pr

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-BISKET JATRA FESTIVAL

(230411) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pull the chariot of Lord Bhairav during the first day of the Bisket Jatra Festival at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 10, 2023. The festival is celebrated annually to welcome the arrival of spring and the start of Nepali New Year. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-BISKET JATRA FESTIVAL

(230411) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pull the chariot of Lord Bhairav during the first day of the Bisket Jatra Festival at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 10, 2023. The festival is celebrated annually to welcome the arrival of spring and the start of Nepali New Year. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-BISKET JATRA FESTIVAL

(230411) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People pull the chariot of Lord Bhairav during the first day of the Bisket Jatra Festival at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 10, 2023. The festival is celebrated annually to welcome the arrival of spring and the start of Nepali New Year. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire perform during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-BHAKTAPUR-NEW YEAR-MUSICAL EVENT

(230410) -- BHAKTAPUR, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Girls in traditional attire are pictured during a musical event to mark the upcoming Nepali New Year at Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 9, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smears colored powder on another woman during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women smeared with colored powder are pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smeared with colored powder take selfies during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smears colored powder on a man during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman smeared with colored powder is pictured during the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-LALITPUR-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- LALITPUR, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the celebration of Holi Festival at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman is smeared with colored powder in the face during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is smeared with colored powder in the face during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People are smeared with colored powder during the celebration of Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(230306) -- KATHMANDU, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People smear colored powder on each other to celebrate Holi Festival on the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 6, 2023. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL

(230227) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man scatters vermillion powder after the installation of the Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole, to mark the beginning of the Holi Festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 27, 2023. Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated with enthusiasm all over Nepal, marking the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-HOLI FESTIVAL

(230227) -- KATHMANDU, Feb. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vermillion powder scattered on the ground is seen after the installation of the Chir, a ceremonial bamboo pole, to mark the beginning of the Holi Festival at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Feb. 27, 2023. Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is celebrated with enthusiasm all over Nepal, marking the beginning of the spring season. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Nepal

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Nepal DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the kick-off ceremony Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEEVAN RAM SHRESTHA, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee 3. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run 4. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off on Friday morning at Patan Durbar Square, attracting about 600 participants. Jeevan Ram Shrestha, president of the Nepal Olympic Committee, and Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, took part in the run along with the representatives from the Olympic Council of Asia and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee. SOUNDBITE (English): JEEVAN RAM SHRESTHA, President of the Nepal Olympic Committee "Today, we all are here to mark the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run with full of joy for the promotion of the Asian Games." "It is our great honor to host the Asian Games Fu

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(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A masked dancer performs after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant takes photos of a medal after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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(SP)NEPAL-LALITPUR-HANGZHOU ASIAN GAMES-FUN RUN

(230217) -- LALITPUR, Feb. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant poses for photos with a medal after the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, Nepal, Feb. 17, 2023. The Nepali leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run kicked off here on Friday morning, attracting about 600 participants. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-goat at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

Nepal Army personnels hold the traditional weaponary "Khukuri" while the religious procession is underway on open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-buffalo at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

GRAPHIC WARNING *** A Nepali Hindu priest sacrifices a he-goat at a open square in Kathmandu Durbar Square on the day of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Dashain observed in Nepal. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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Animal sacrifice in Nepal on Maha Nawami

Nepali Hindu revelers stand behind the rope markings to witness the religious sacrifice of he-goat and he-buffalo at Basantapur Durbar Square in capital Kathmandu on the occasion of Maha Nawami, the ninth day of fortnightly festival of Bada Dashain. On Maha Nawami, he-goats, ducks, roosters and he-buffalos are sacrificed at various temples dedicated to the goddesses. Those who do not have the tradition of offering animal or bird sacrifices, offer the sacrifice of fruits and vegetables to the goddess.

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