Maghe Sankranti
Maghe Sankranti
For many, Maghe Sankranti immediately conjures up images of ghiu chaku, teel ko laddu and other goodies in the mind. The first day of Magh, which falls on the 15th this month, is an event of special meteorological and religious significance for many ethnic groups in Nepal.
Similar to many solstice festivals around the world, Maghe Sankranti or Maghi as the Tharus call it, marks an end to the inauspicious month of Poush, in which all religious ceremonies are put on hold. Beginning this day, the sun is thought to start its northward journey after leaving its most extreme position in the south, bringing an end to the gloom and doom of cold days.
Ghiu chaku (molasses), teel ko laddu (balls of sesame seeds) and tarul (yam) are just some of the food items relished during Maghe Sankranti celebrations.
Maan vs Mati, Kedar Shrestha’s scintillating new play on the nature of spousal relationships is not to be missed.
Until 16 January, 4.45 pm onwards, Theatre Mall, Sundhara Contact: 9803245590, 9841595956
Farmers’ market, European cheese, fresh fish, artisanal bread and pastries, organic honey, home-made chutneys and other delicious stuff on offer. Every Saturday, 8am to 1pm, Le Sherpa restaurant, Lajimpat
CAN Info-tech, The year’s most exciting info-tech and entertainment conference. 28 January to 2 February,
Bhrikuti Mandap, Exhibition Road
Nepal Literature Festival, Talk literarature and more with India and Nepal's top journalists and writers.
29 Jan to 1 Feb, Pokhara www.nepalliteraturefestival.com
BAC Mela, Local products, foodstuff and a second-hand garage sale plus entertainment for the whole family in BAC’S first monthly mela. 30 January, 2 to 7pm, BAC Art Café, Pulchok, www.bikaplaartcenter.org
Digital mapping, How to use digital maps to showcase Nepal’s stunning beauty and nature: Storycycle’s workshop to learn Google’s map-based tools. 31 January, 1pm onwards, www.storycycle.com
Donate a blanket, Sasto Deal is organising a ‘Donate a blanket’ program for victims of the earthquake in Gorkha, Dhading and Sindhupalchok. Contribute Rs 500 per blanket. info@sastodeal.com
Property rites, Explore power struggles in this future-in-the-present action drama based on the play by Alan Haehnel and performed by Ullens IB students. 29 January, 6pm and 30 January, 9pm, Ullens School, Khumaltar, Lalitpur