GUIDED TOUR
Kirtipur Heritage Walk
9 AM
A two-hour guided tour around the ancient Newari settlement of Kirtipur conducted by local guides via Bichaa Group

EXHIBITIONS

The Timeless Teacher
10 AM - 5 PM   📍Bagh Bhairab Chapa Chhen
Showcasing the life and stories of percussion maestro Nhuchhe Bahadur Dangol by Nepal Music Archive

Dāphā: Sound and Society
10 AM - 6 PM   📍Ankha Chhen, Pati, Tanani
An exhibition of dapha tradition and Tanani Dapha Khalah's present-day music-ecology by Folk Lok

Suku Lākā, Pwāchā Suku And Gundruk Making
10 AM - 5 PM   📍Itachhen
An opportunity to learn how to weave straw mats and straw slippers and learn how to ferment greens to make quintessential Nepali food item, gundruk

Handloom demonstration
10 AM - 5 PM   📍Sasmaju Dya
A demonstration on how to handloom using traditional wooden looms, a specialty of Kirtipur

Reminisce: Kirtipur
10 AM - 5 PM   📍Chilancho
An extensive display of old photos and memorabilia from Kirtipur 

WORKSHOP

Calligraphy: Ranjana Lipi
11 AM - 2 PM   📍Satah Kwo
A workshop on the art of calligraphy or Ranjanā lipi, led by Nepal Lipi Guthi and Callijatra

Dhime dance performance
4 PM - 5 PM   📍Chithu Bihar

KIDS & FAMILY

Story Recital
Baakhan Nyane Waa
1 PM - 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM - 4 PM   📍Bagh Bhairab
Storytelling and recitals from the book Kirtipur Nagarpalika- Katha Sangraha or a collection of stories about Kirtipur by Baakhan Nyane Waa

Meyhalyeu Wa: Durga lal Shrestha Special by Safu
2 PM - 3:30 PM   📍Chithu Bahi
Introducing Nepal bhasa songs composed by Janakavi or the People’s Poet, Durga Lal Shrestha (this event is open to participants from ages 8-15) 

MUSIC STALL
10 AM - 6 PM   📍De Pukhu, Bagh Bhairab
A display of vinyl albums by Wild Yak Records

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

10 AM - 5 PM   📍Chilancho
Join women from the Chilāncho community as they sing tutāh or Buddhist hymns, considered to be an effective tool to cleanse the noisy mind

12 PM - 2 PM   📍Gulpuli, Gutpau
Pancha Bhajan Khala will perform bhajan or religious songs and chanting with traditional Newari folk instruments

4 PM - 5 PM   📍 Chithu Bihar
A dhimé playing demonstration and an opportunity to learn how to play this essential traditional Newari instrument

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM   📍 Pati, Tanani
The dāphā ensemble of Tanani will play in an open courtyard, a great opportunity for visitors and passers-by to soak up historic musicking

NEWA BHOÉ

7 PM & 8 PM   📍Joshi Nani
After a whole day soaking in music and other activities, wind down your day right, treat yourself to a grand open-air traditional Newari feast.

Tickets available at
● Curilo, Lazimpat (Opposite British Embassy)
● Pauline’s Rooftop, Panipokhari
● Basecamp, Arun Thapa Chowk, Jhamsikhel
● Cosy Nepal, Swotha, Lalitpur
● Jatra Restaurant, Kirtipur