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Nepal's tourism professionals continue to receive Chinese language training

STORY: Nepal's tourism professionals continue to receive Chinese language training SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the sixth Chinese language training course STORYLINE: The Sixth Chinese language training course kicked off here on Tuesday for tourism professionals in Nepal. A total of 60 Nepalese shall receive Chinese language training under a six-month-long program, according to Harish Chandra Shah, president of Nepal China Cultural and Educational Council, which is co-organizing the training session with the Nepal Tourism Board. A total of 200 Nepali tourism professionals have been trained in the past five training sessions. China is not just a "strong partner" to Nepal's development, "but also a market for our tourism industry," said Hit Bahadur Tamang, Nepal's minister for culture, tourism and civil aviation. "My ministry aims to attract millions of tourists from

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(240523) -- KATHMANDU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A devotee lights oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 23, 2024. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(240523) -- KATHMANDU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monk performs a ritual to mark Buddha Jayanti at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 23, 2024. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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NEPAL-KATHMANDU-SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA-BUDDHA JAYANTI

(230505) -- KATHMANDU, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Devotees light oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)

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Indra Jatra celebration

Pulu Kisi, the carrier of Nepali Hindu god of rain and harvest Lord Indra performs dance during Indra Jatra celebration in capital Kathmandu. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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Nepal festival of thread

Nepali Hindu devotees throng the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu taking holy bathe and perform rituals on the occassion of Janai Purnima. Celebrated on the month of Shrawan the festival is also known as festival of threads where Tagadharis (those who wear sacred thread crossing the chest) change their Janai (the sacred thread) and tie it on the wrist.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Mehendi artists apply Mehendi also called Heena over the palms of females on a roadside make-shift shops in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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NEPAL SHRAWAN SHOPPING

Nepali womens select the tri-colored beads in capital Kathmandu ahead of the month of Shrawan. Womens on the month of Shrawan apply heena on their palms and fast every Monday praying for good health and prosperity of their beloved. Shrawan, fourth month as per Nepali calender is devouted to Lord Shiva, the savior as per Hindu Mythology.

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Charity dance festival held in Japan for children in quake-hit Nepal

Japanese students and Nepalese children living in Japan dance with other participants to a traditional Nepali song "Resham Firiri" during the "Dance Expo Futatabi (again) Nepal" charity festival at a junior high school in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Oct. 25, 2015, the six-month anniversary of the deadly April quake in Nepal. The event was suggested by a students' dance group based in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, which has been engaged in aid activities for victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan in March 2011, under the motto "Do not forget the earthquake." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo