The Newar community of Kathmandu Valley celebrates Pahanchahre today as one of their biggest festivals after Dashain. Various ...

There are festivals and then there are mega-festivals, some of the largest gatherings of people on the planet. Most of the “biggest music festival in the world” data is outdated and unsourced so here ...

Bright colours will abound this weekend as Ashburton locals come together to celebrate Holi. The celebration of the South Asian festival of colours will have a Newari twist this year, Newah Guthi New ...

Given the maelstrom of disinformation and growing tension on the world stage, this year’s 2025 International Festival theme of The Truth We Seek is a timely one. EIF Director Nicola Benedetti calls it ...

Next year, Holi will begin March 4, 2026. The Hindu festival of Holi is an ancient ritual marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil, according to National Geographic.

Holi is a vibrant festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha. It also marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, making it a ...

After all the festivities, the children feel hungry and tired, so they head to a café for a light yet delicious Newari lunch. At the end of the day, people celebrate the colourful ‘chir’ with ...

Chicoselfie’s velvety indie pop exudes a tranquility potent enough to transcend language barriers. A romantic coalescence of Argentinian, Tejano, and Mexican influences, the Austin-based quartet ...

The ancient festival has Hindu roots, but growing numbers worldwide are taking part in the celebration, which features bonfires, singing, dancing, prayer, feasting and clouds of pigmented powder.

Some families hold religious ceremonies, but others use the colourful centuries-old festival for a Joyful time – hurling paint at each other. And this week we are set to see the return of the ...

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours. The spring festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter. People light a bonfire, smear or spray ...