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]]>All sections of public including Christian and non-Christian communities joined the celebrations, while many youngsters and kids appeared in Santa Claus caps greeting ‘Merry Christmas’ marking the festival celebrations.
On the occasion, Christians across the country gathered at churches around the Kathmandu Valley to pray and exchange greetings.
Popular areas such as Durbar Marg, Thamel, Bhaktapur, Basantapur and Lalitpur were colorfully decorated with Christmas trees and glittering ornaments.
Extending her festival greetings to the people of Nepal, President Bidya Devi Bhandari said, “Nepal is a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious country. Every festival celebrated in the country is part of the national heritage and these festivals have played a significant role in maintaining unity and religious harmony among people living in the country. We should all preserve and promote such festivals, languages and culture.”
According to the 2011 census report, Nepal has a total of 3 lakh Christian population, and the festival is a public holiday in the country.
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]]>The 7-day festival, being held from October 12-18, 2017, is witnessing a participation of various artists from across the world and will have its grand finale on October 18, 2017.
This annual festival, which began in 2002, is the mission of the Kathmandu Jazz Festival (popular as Jazzmandu) and is aimed at spreading the message of peace and compassion through music.
The Festival was founded by Chhedup Bomzan of The Jazz Upstairs Bar and Navin Chettri, drummer and vocalist of Cadenza. It has been successful in promoting jazz in Nepal and bringing in world-class musicians to Kathmandu.
The event that began on October 12, 2017 at Alliance Francaise, Jawalakhel is undergoing various sessions at various locations of Kathmandu and is set to have its grand finale on October 18, 2017 at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg.
Event Date and Time:
Date: Oct 18, 2017; Time: 5.30 PM-10:00 PM
Ticket: Rs 1400/-
Location:
Jazzmandu Finale at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Contact Info:
Jazzmandu, Bhatbhateni, Kathmandu, Nepal
GPO Box No. 8975, EPC NO.4058
Phone: 977-9803516450
Email: info@jazzmandu.org
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