In a place where people are still preoccupied with the many mysteries of their religion, it is but natural that the important festivals are as splendid as they are colourful. The Hindu Nepalese observe their great festival Dasain with dance and revelry.

After ‘Dasain’ begins ‘Tyehar’. In the evening of this day, groups go around houses singing ‘Bhailo songs.’
Two days later is another important festival ‘Bhai Tikka’ when sister puts ‘Tikka’ on brothers and pray for their welfare.
For the Buddhists there are two religious festivals of special significance. The ‘Pang-Lhabsol’ and ‘Kagyat Chaams’. Dancing is the centre of all religious festivals. Tales and legends of Buddhist history and mythology are depicted vividly. Warriors vanquish the demons and believers drive out the non-believers all done in dramatic, colourful dances with splendid masks and costumes.