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Mani Rimdu
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When:
Was held in 2008 November 2-16. (2009 TBC)
Where: Gompa and Thyangboche monasteries, Nepal
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On 8,848 the Everest is a symbol to the purity of life. The Buddhist monasteries in the area celebrate the Mani Rimdu festival once a year at a full moon on the 9th month according to the Tibetan calendar (late October – mid December).
Mani is the name of the prayer to the Buddhist god of mercy. Rim is the rice balls that the monks hand out to the participants of the festival. Du are the blessings that the monks blessed the rice balls before they give it to the celebrants.
The celebration last for three days when most of the time the monks’ pray for world peace. The festival is held in Chiwang Gompa Monastery and in Thyangboche Monastery at the foot of the Everest. Lot of Nepal’s inhabitants and tourists enjoy the colorful prayer. On it’s end mask dancings are taking place near large fires.
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IMPORTANT:
Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
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background and overview:
In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist insurgency, launched in 1996, has gained traction and is threatening to bring down the regime, especially after a negotiated cease-fire between the Maoists and government forces broke down in August 2003. In 2001, the crown prince massacred ten members of the royal family, including the king and queen, and then took his own life. In October 2002, the new king dismissed the prime minister and his cabinet for "incompetence" after they dissolved the parliament and were subsequently unable to hold elections because of the ongoing insurgency. While stopping short of reestablishing parliament, the king in June 2004 reinstated the most recently elected prime minister who formed a four-party coalition government. Citing dissatisfaction with the government's lack of progress in addressing the Maoist insurgency and corruption, the king in February 2005 dissolved the government, declared a state of emergency, imprisoned party leaders, and assumed power. The king's government subsequently released party leaders and officially ended the state of emergency in May 2005, but the monarch retained absolute power until April 2006. After nearly three months of mass protests organized by the seven-party opposition and the Maoists, the king allowed parliament to reconvene on 28 April 2006.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Southern Asia, between China and India. |
Languages:
Nepali 47.8%, Maithali 12.1%, Bhojpuri 7.4%, Tharu (Dagaura/Rana) 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.6%, Magar 3.3%, Awadhi 2.4%, other 10%, unspecified 2.5% (2001 census)
note: many in government and business also speak English. |
Climate:
Varies from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild winters in south |
Capital:
Kathmandu |
Time Zone:
UTC+5:45 (Summer UTC+5:45) |
Currency (code):
Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
Call Code:
+977 |
Electric Power:
230V 50Hz |
Tourist office:
Nepal Tourism Board
Bhrikuti Mandap, PO Box 1101 |
Tourist website:
Click Here |
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