Bhaktapur Municipality has announced the grand Bhaktapur Festival 2081, scheduled to take place from 28^th Mangsir to 2^nd Poush 2081. In anticipation of the event, Khwopa Engineering College and Khwopa College of Engineering jointly organized an informative talk program on 11^th of Mangsir, 2081 for their faculty and staff.

Speaking at the program, Er. Sunil Duwal, Principal of Khwopa College of Engineering, called upon all faculty and staff to actively participate in the festival. He announced that as part of the celebration, there will be a grand educational exhibition on the college premises. This exhibition will include: Model Competition, Software competition, Robotics, traditional cuisine Food stalls, different exhibitions and much more.

Er. Duwal also shared plans for special events on 30 Mangsir, including the celebration of; the 23rd Anniversary of Khwopa Engineering College, the 16th Anniversary of Khwopa College of Engineering and a farewell program for the graduating 2076 batch.

The festival will conclude with a closing ceremony on 2 Poush, bringing together all participants and attendees.

Mr. Gautam Prasad Lasiwa, Coordinator of the Bhaktapur Festival Secretariat, provided a comprehensive overview of the festival's highlights, emphasizing its cultural and social significance. Meanwhile, Mr. Sanjaya Manandhar, Head of the Administration Section, reiterated the importance of faculty and staff involvement, expressing enthusiasm for the festival's success.

This talk program served as a platform to galvanize support and ensure the active participation of Khwopa’s academic community in making the Bhaktapur Festival 2081 a resounding success.

Major Attractions of Bhaktapur Festival 2081

The Bhaktapur Festival 2081, organized by Bhaktapur Municipality, promises to be a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and innovation. The key attractions include:

1. Cultural Performance - Layaku, Kwathandau, Dattatraya & Taumadhi and Exhibition of Progressive Singing (Bhajan) Performance at various spots

2. Traditional drums performance – Layaku

3. Photo Exhibition - Taba Sattal, 55 Windows Courtyard at Layaku & Wachu Twa:

4. Paintings, Straw Art, Photo Exhibition - Layaku, Thathubahi & Kuthubahi (Minibus Park)

5. Traditional Costume/Dress Exhibition - Layaku (behind Phasi Dega), Taurnadhi, Dattatraya & Ta: Pukhu

6. Food Festival - Yatubarhe (Karnalbinayak), Nag Pukhu, Khalan, Jelan, Khauma & Bhajya Pukhu

7. Halimali (Cereal Art) Exhibition- Chhuma Ganesh (Chochhen), Wakupati Narayan, Dattatraya, Golmadhi, Yachhen & Taumadhi

8. Traditional Musical Instruments Exhibition - Mulachhen and Wakupati Narayan

9. Traditional Thread/Fabric Dyeing - Thalachhen (Naag Pukhu), Golmadhi and Tulachhen

10. Kumari (Living Goddess) Live Demonstration - Prashannasil Mahabihar, Kwathandau

11. Dipankar Buddha Exhibition - Prashannasil Mahabihar, Jhaurbahi, Chaturbramha Mahabihar. Thathubahi & Kuthubahi

12. Nawadurga Demonstration - Nawadurga Dhyochhen at Gachhen

13. Educational Exhibition - Khwopa College at Dekocha and Khwopa Engineering College at Liwali

14. Boating-Yatubahre Pukhu at Kamalbinayak, Tα: Pukhu, Nhu Pukhu & Water Cycling at Na: Pukhu

15. Live Demostration of Traditional Pottery Art Production - Suryamadhi & Talakwo

16. Traditional Games Demonstration & Competition - Byasi, Bholachhen, Lakolachhen, Talatunchhi (Watikuthi)

17. Traditional Newari Lifestyle Exhibition - Jelan, Byasi, Gachhen, Chochhen, Bramhayani Dhyo: Chhen, Nag Pukhu, Galasi Pukhu, Degamana, Dumlacha & Tapalachhi

18. Nau Baja Exhibition - Suryamadhi (Wakupati Narayan), Sakolan/Dattatraya, Yachhen, Taumadhi & Banshagopal

19. Juju Dhau (Yogurt) Festival - Yachhen, Lalachhen. Jelan & Swonga Lohn (Chorcha)

20. Dipawali - Yatubahre Pukhu at Kamalbinayak, Ta: Pukhu & other ponds in Bhaktapur

21. Exhibition of Buddhist Literature & Photos- Jhaurbahi and Golmadhi

22. Co-operative Activities Exhibition - Yata (Golmadhi)

23. Child Friendly Activities/Cultural Program Shaheed Smiriti Udhyan & Yoshinkhyo (Khalan)

24. Agro Exhibition – Pasikhyo

25. Local Products and Handicrafts Exhibition- Nasamana, Tekhapukhu and Na: Pukhu

26. Trade Fair - Byasi, Maheswori Sports Ground

27. Book Exhibition - Lamuga at Kamalbinayak

28. Buddha Astu and Buddhist Philosophy Related Exhibition - Muni Bihar (khancha)

29. Various Games Exhibition - Sahid Smriti Khel Maidan

30. Traditional Mustard Oil Production Procedure Exhibition - Sa:kolan & Ichadol

31. Cultural Festival Demo Exhibition - Ga hiti

32. Traditional Music Competition & Exhibition - All Around Festival Route