Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti, celebrate the anniversary of the enlightened one, visit Swoyambhu, Boudha or the numerous monasteries around town to offer your prayers for peace or head down to Bhaktapur Durbar Square in the evening for a deepawali program. 25 May
Strobist Photography workshop, take out your DSLRs and explore the studio world with Ganga Sagar Rai. Rs 5000, 28 to 31 May, 7 to 9.30am, Folio Magazine - Studio, Dhalko, (01)4244348
Sawasdee, enjoy all things Thai from food to performances to products at the Thai festival. Free entrance, 25 May, 11am to 4pm, Garden. Himalaya Hotel, Kupondol,(01)5523900
Regional fair, for a glimpse at the culture of mid and far western regions of Nepal. There are delicacies to be savored and photos and documentaries to be enjoyed. 24 to 26 May, Kathmandu
Writing Nepal, a short story competition by La.Lit Magazine, here’s your opportunity to get published and win cash prizes. Deadline 25 May, LA.Lit. www.lalitmag.com
8th Israeli Film Festival, watch six beautiful Israeli films about youth and relationship between children and parents. Collect your free passes from the Embassy of Israel or Russian Culture Centre, Runs till 24 May, 1pm onwards, The Russian Culture Centre, Kamalpokhari, (01)4411811/4413419
When Art Evolves, a presentation on the visible and invisible transformation of modern art in Nepal by curator/artist/writer Saroj Bajracharya. 26 May, 4.30pm, Park Gallery, Pulchok, (01)5522307, Sign up at parkgallery@wlink.com.np
The British School and Circus Kathmandu, a photo exhibition of projects by students. Runs till 31 May, Image Ark Gallery, Kulimha tole, Patan, (01)5006665
Italian Food and Film Festival, watch famous Italian movies while feasting on authentic Italian food. Rs 950, Runs till 28 May, 6 pm onwards, Black Pepper Cafe and Pub, Jhamsikhel, Patan
Nepal in Pictures, showcase your photography skills in this nation-wide photo competition organised by Photo Journalist Club Nepal and get a chance to win cash prizes. Deadline 15 June, 9851056865, www.pjclub.com.np
Sequential Dissonance, an exhibition of paintings by Mekha Bahadur Limbu Subba. Runs till 30 May, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal Revisited.
Cash your writing, a short story competition on the changing faces of social interaction in the age of social media. Deadline 31 May, Himal SouthAsian, himalmag.com/blogs/blog/2013/03/29/short-story-competition/
Little Einsteins, sixty different science projects from sixty different schools. 30 May to 1 June, Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition hall, Kathmandu
Free hit, watch the Indian Premier League every day. 8pm, Bagaicha Restaurant, Jawalakhel, (01)5548148
Everest Marathon
The globally acclaimed highest marathon- Tenzing-Hillary Everest marathon is back with its 11th edition. And this time around it has gotten not only bigger but more extreme. The 42.195 km marathon starts from the Everest Base Camp (5364m) and finishes at Namche Bazaar (3446m).
Introduced this year, the 60 km ultra marathon begins from Upper Pyangboche (4,010 m) and concludes at Namche bazaar. Athletes from 17 countries will participate in an open marathon (men/women) and there will be a separate race for foreigners—open half marathon.
The organisers are also launching an Eco Expedition concept, called ECCR (Everest Climb, Clean & Run). The campaign will be led by Indian Expedition Team under the leadership of veteran Indian mountaineer Somit Joshi.
The winner and runner-up will be awarded with cash prize of Rs 100,000 and 75,000 respectively.?
Date: 29 May