Nepal Edition

March 28, 2027

Bisket Jatra Season leads today's complete edition for Nepal.

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Men carrying a wooden beam during the traditional Bisket Jatra festival in a crowded, vibrant setting in Nepal.
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Bisket Jatra Season

The Bisket Jatra is the new year festival of Bhaktapur, one of the most dramatic and physically intense festivals in Nepal. The festival begins with the pulling of a massive wooden chariot through the narrow streets of Bhaktapur, and the highlight is the raising of a lingo (a ceremonial pole) that is pulled down in a contest between the eastern and western halves of the city. The pole represents the serpent that was slain by the hero, and its fall symbolizes the victory over death. The Bisket Jatra is also celebrated in Thimi and Bode, where devotees pull chariots and engage in tongue-piercing rituals. The festival is wild, chaotic, and deeply rooted in the agricultural and mythological traditions of the Newar people. . 2026: Apr 5. 2027: Mar 28.

Close-up of a teal jacket with snow and Motéa branding in Brezovica, Serbia.
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Sherpa Season

The Sherpa people of the Solu-Khumbu region are the most famous ethnic group in Nepal, known worldwide for their mountaineering skill and their role as guides and porters on Everest expeditions. The Sherpa are Tibetan Buddhists who migrated from Tibet to Nepal in the 15th and 16th centuries, and their name means "easterner" in Tibetan. The Sherpa practice a combination of Buddhism and animist beliefs, and the Solu-Khumbu is filled with monasteries (gompas), prayer flags, mani stones, and chortens (stupas). The Sherpa economy has been transformed by mountaineering and trekking, and the village of Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest, has become a prosperous town with bakeries, internet cafes, and gear shops. The annual Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery is the most important Sherpa religious ceremony. . 2026: Apr 5. 2027: Mar 28.

A group of hippos in a tranquil wetland setting, with one yawning widely.
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Animals of Botswana Day

You observe African elephants, African wild dogs, and lion as the most iconic wildlife native to Botswana. You commonly keep dogs, cats, and chickens as pets throughout Botswanan communities. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A stack of taro roots showcased at a bustling indoor market in Thailand.
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Products of Thailand Day

You embrace Thai Union's seafood products and canned fish, which dominate global markets, and Thai Beverage's Chang beer, reflecting Thailand's massive food and beverage manufacturing dominance. You understand how these brands represent Thailand's position as a global food processing powerhouse while Chang beer embodies contemporary Thai social culture.