Losar, also known as the Sherpa New Year, is a significant celebration in the Sherpa community. The term “Losar” is derived from two words: “Lo,” which means year, and “Sar,” which means new. Cont

Lhapso Puja is a significant event in the Sherpa community. It is an annual celebration that brings together Sherpas from around the world. The event is marked by special ceremonies and teachings, often led by senior monks or Rinpoches. Cont

Chotrul Duchen, also known as the Butter Lamp Festival, is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha, according to Sherpa traditions. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon.
The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days during which the Buddha displayed miracles for his disciples so as to increase their devotion. These miracles were performed by the Buddha to correct the errors of six prideful teachers. Cont

Lhabab Duchen, also known as Buddha’s Descent Day, is a significant festival in Buddhism that commemorates an important event in the life of the Buddha.
According to tradition, the Buddha ascended to the Trāyastriṃśa heaven temporarily at the age of 41, in order to give teachings to benefit the gods in that desire realm, and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara. He was exhorted by his disciple and representative Maudgalyayana to return, and after a long debate and under a full moon agreed to return. Cont

Global Sherpa Day is celebrated to bring together the Sherpa community from around the world, promoting unity and preserving Sherpa culture and heritage.

Global Sherpa Day is not just a celebration, but also a day of increased cultural exchange and unity among Sherpas worldwide. It’s a day when Sherpas focus on preserving their culture and heritage, which in turn is believed to increase unity and community cohesion among Sherpa community world wide.

Nepali Mela in the UK is a significant cultural event organized by the Tamu Dhee Association. It was first held in 2009 and has been an annual event since then. The Mela is a platform for the Nepalese community in the UK, particularly the Gurkha and other ethnic communities, to showcase their unique and colorful culture, traditions, and customs. Cont

Choekhor Duchen, also known as Chokhor Duchen, is a significant festival in Buddhism that commemorates the first teaching given by Buddha. This event, known as the “First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma,” marks the day when Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths at Sarnath, near Varanasi in India.

This day is considered one of the four major holy days dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha each year. Cont

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Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed by Buddhists and some Hindus. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as Buddha