Showing posts with label Newari Architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Newari Architecture. Show all posts

Saturday, May 10, 2008

The Beautiful Streets of Bhaktapur
























In celebration of Nepali New Year we traveled to “Bisket Jatra” in the famous town of Bhaktapur, 30 minutes out of the city. The architecture in the town is classic “Newari” style. There are fantastic little side streets and alleys full of color, contrast and mystery. It is a great place to wander and snap shots. The height of the festival comes when on-lookers pull down the tall “lingam” structure (it looks like a cross). There is a tug-of-war between all sides, pulling every which way. When the lingam crashes to the ground it signifies the end of the old year and the beginning of the New Year. What a great way to celebrate our second new years. Now we have to come up with whole new resolutions. Actually, the resolution stays the same…"Resolve to see Global Daughter make a difference.”