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 Be the part of the community music experience at Nasa: Chuka, Mangalbazar, where the ancient Malla regime used to practice and observe music and dance.

 With the intent of empowering women entrepreneurs with the Teej Mela, around 125+ exhibitors and 50,000+ visitors are expected in the mega event. It will see participation from industries like banking, insurance, jewelry, clothing, automobile, consumer electronics, food, and education, among others

 Resonance of Roots is a group of eight musicians from different backgrounds and musical influences. Blending western and eastern musical influences, the group compose their music by brainstorming their ideas based on research into different ethnic communities.

Q. Three words to describe yourself?

A. Empathetic. Thoughtful. Direct

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Q. How would you describe a perfect day?

A. A day when my family is proud of me, work gets done, creative ideas flow, pay-day, puppies.

Q. What does your cheat-diet look like?

A. I don’t eat rice so, “dui thaal bhaat”, mom made.

Q. One word to describe the modeling industry today?

A. Fun.

Q. What’s your hidden talent?

A. I make portraits.

Q. How would you describe style in a sentence?

A. Something that makes you feel good and different and is fun when showing it off.

Q. Which animal would you prefer as your pet?

A. When I adopt, they become family, I don’t call them pets. Dogs, because they’re familiar with human emotions.

Q. What is your alternate career choice?

A. Writer/Director.

Q. Your female celebrity crush?

      A. Lisa Haydon.

Chiltang is a beautiful destination only 22 km south-west of Kathmandu in Makwanpur district. Hiking to Chitlang is an opportunity to experience ancient cultures and serene natural beauty. There is a village in Chitlang where Tamang, Magar, Chhetri, Bramin, Newar and Gurung all together, allowing you to experience their unique customs and beliefs. Villagers lack many basic amenities so you visiting will help improve their lives as well. Don’t miss the pear gardens and the famous cheese factory there. The natural beauty and old temples of Chitlang will definitely refresh your mind. If you walk from Thankot, it takes around five hours to reach Chitlang.

Teej is a festival celebrated by women for three days all over Nepal. This main day is on Septem­ber 1 this year. Get ready for it by visiting different Teej exhibitions around town. There are Teej melas and Teej celebrations starting this August. At Alice Restaurant in Kathmandu, Teej celebra­tions kick off this Saturday with 125 exhibitors. There are also events in Bhrikutimandap, Hotel Tranquil and Lamimpat. Be sure to check them out as you prepare to celebrate this Teej.

The Backstreet Academy offers trainings to make a zero-waste design customized dolls from corn husks. The classes help enhance one’s creativity by recycling unwanted corn husks to make creative toys. You can choose the character of the toy you want to make. Once you make the doll, you can also take it as a gift for your loved ones after the class. All materials needed for the class along with an English speaking guide will be provided. The four-hour class costs Rs 3,850 ($35 USD) per person. For more information, email [email protected].