Enjoying a Newari Feast in Kathmandu

October 16, 2010 • Photography & Travel

Enjoying a Newari Feast in Kathmandu

Today I met up with a good friend of mine Thomas Kelly who has been living in Nepal for the last 33-years. Thomas is an excellent photographer and has shot for the National Geographic, New York Times, Time, etc. See some of Thomas Kelly’s excellent photography here.

Later in that evening Thomas invited me to a feast that a close friend of his was hosting. It’s the biggest festival time here in Nepal. This very sweet and generous Newari family was holding a traditional Newari feast with an array of exotic dishes eaten off a plate stitched together of leaves.

Stupa in Kathmandu

Stupa in Kathmandu

Looking back at Kathmandu.

Stupa in Kathmandu

Our energetic and extremely generous hostess.

Stupa in Kathmandu

Stupa in Kathmandu

Offerings to the Gods on the roof top garden.

Stupa in Kathmandu

Stupa in Kathmandu

Silhouette of Swayambunath temple on the hill.

Stupa in Kathmandu

Stupa in Kathmandu

Stupa in Kathmandu

The way meals are served in traditional Newari culture.

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