Nepal Events and Festivals

2/01/2009 - 2/28/2009Losar Festival

The spectacle of thousands of Buddhist monks dressed in their deep-red robes celebrating the Tibetan New Year during the annual Losar festival is a sight not to be missed. It is the time of the year for Tibetans to be with family, friends and loved ones. During the celebrations, which usually last for about three days, many people dress in their best clothes and attend religious services held in monasteries throughout Nepal. The celebrations are a dramatic affair and usually involve great open-air performances where costumed dancers representing good and evil stage a lively performance