Topic for the Final paper

Local festivals in Bhaktapur

As the topic mentions, I plan to write about the local festivals celebrated in ‘Bhaktapur’, an ancient Newar town located in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley. Known to the world as ‘city of culture’, Bhaktapur has many local festivals. In fact, there is at least one festival celebrated in each month.  The interesting thing is that each and every festival holds its own reason to be celebrated. Behind each festival, there is a story to be told. Since I was born in Bhaktapur and have spent 18 years there, I have been a part of those festivals and felt those auspicious moments.

I will be glad to write about those festivals and the stories behind them.