Nepal can learn from Vietnam that tourism transformation does not begin with mere grand investment but with everyday discipline, service excellence and civic pride, in short, getting the basics right.
Nepal should shift from viewing its diaspora as a financial resource to embracing cultural and social connections.
Nepathya – a Nepali band that does not only make great music but has inculcated great practices into their being.
As social dynamics shift, physical structure must adapt. Can Kathmandu catch up?
The youth of Newar ethnolinguistic communities of the Kathmandu Valley practice dual commitments to ICH: their practices preserve ICH yet challenge the norms to adapt towards a more inclusive society.
An increase in demand for goods and services during festivals does stimulate the economy.