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<title>MEROLINKS | Published News | ARTS &amp; CULTURE</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:27:25 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Le Mythe Créateur de La Genèse]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:27:25 CST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Annick de Souzenelle rejette l'interpretation traditionnelle de l'Eve sortie de la cote d'Adam et avance l'idee d'une realite feminine presente en chaque etre.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MYREPUBLICA.com - News in Nepal: Fast, Full & Factual]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/myrepublica-com-news-in-nepal-fast-full-factual-80/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:12:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Well, we are quite a far away from those days.<br /><br />But British photographer Zoe Childerley's photos, being exhibited at the Siddhartha Art Gallery in Baber Mahal Revisited, takes us all back to the memory lane of fantastic childhood. One more time her photographs remind us of those cute little days <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arts and Architecture :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/arts-and-architecture-naturally-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:41:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Speckled with numerous exemplary works of art and architecture, Kathmandu Valley stands a testimony to ancient Nepal's inclination toward the aesthetics. Several monuments in the Valley have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is the only World Her<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Araniko gallery stands neglected ]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/araniko-gallery-stands-neglected-/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:34:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>uniquedhakal</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[KATHMANDU, June 28: A Nepali lad looks straight into the eyes of a Chinese emperor. Startled by the demeanor of the lad, the emperor asks, "Hey guy, people do not even dare standing in front of me with their heads up, and you are not afraid of even staring at me." With no trace of scare on his face<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Today is Ashar Pandra]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/today-is-ashar-pandra/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:31:19 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[shar 15, popularly called Ashar pandra, the auspicious day for paddy planting in Hindu culture, is being celebrated Monday across the country.<br /><br />Farmers mark the day beginning with paddy plantation followed by feast-like celebration with curd and beaten rice. People in the plantation field play wi<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arts - The New York Times]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/arts-the-new-york-times/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:56:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Dan Graham in 1982, photographing his "Two Adjacent Pavilions" at Documenta VII in Germany. Art, he says, is his "passionate hobby."<br /><br />Framed by a retrospective, the artist Dan Graham insists that he's just playing. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Religion :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/religion-naturally-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:26:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Melting pot of Hinduism & Buddhism<br />The two major religions practiced in Nepal are Hinduism and Buddhism with a majority of the people being Hindus. The two have co-existed through the ages and many Hindu idols are found within Buddhist shrines. Hindus visit Buddhist shrines and Buddhists visit Hindu temples without a second thought as many worship in both. Some gods and goddesses are shared by H<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[People and Culture :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/people-and-culture-naturally-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:22:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, the total population of Nepal was 26,427,99 in 2007. The population comprises people of more than 100 multiple ethnic groups who speak about 93 different languages and dialects which are further divided into different castes. The distinction in caste still plays a significant part in a Nepali' life when it comes to marriage.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UNESCO Heritage Sites :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/unesco-heritage-sites-naturally-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:10:43 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Of the  812 World Heritage Site, four are located in Nepal, namely the Kathmandu Valley, Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha. Major monument zones in the Kathmandu Valley are Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Honey Hunting :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/honey-hunting-naturally-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:43:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[ver since Eric Valli published a book and made a film on Honey Hunting, it has received immense publicity. This is an ancient tradition handed down through generations. Requiring remarkable skills, it is undertaken by experienced villagers who hang from cliffs as tall as 300m with the help of home-made hemp ropes and ladders. The wild bees choose difficult perches high on steep rock faces for the<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Museums and Galleries :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/museums-and-galleries-naturally-nepal/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/museums-and-galleries-naturally-nepal/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:41:30 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Nepal's museums are of great historical value as they showcase artifacts covering many centuries and various dynasties that ruled the country. Libraries that started as private collections are the most interesting among libraries and there is no dearth of art galleries. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fetes & Festivals :: NATURALLY NEPAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/fetes-festivals-naturally-nepal/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/fetes-festivals-naturally-nepal/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:32:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Everything festive in Nepal traditionally begins with something religious and moves with spontaneous spirit into a pleasant family feast. This is because, for Nepali's, relegion has always influenced and has been the core of Nepali culture.<br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Italy Cultural & Theme Tours | Viator.com]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/italy-cultural-theme-tours-viator-com/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/italy-cultural-theme-tours-viator-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:27:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Take a small group walking tour (maximum 25 people) of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Perfect for first-time <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nepal Religion]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-religion/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-religion/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
<category>ARTS &amp; CULTURE</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Religion in Nepal is not only a system of social coherence based on certain rituals and beliefs. It is the binding force that ties this mountain kingdom together. Though Nepal is famous as the world's only Hindu Kingdom, equal respect is given to other religions as well. Buddhism is the second largest religion followed in Nepal, others being Tantrism, Islam and Christianity.<br /><br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nepal Culture]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-culture/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:56:16 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Nepal is blessed with one of the richest cultures in the world. Culture has been called 'the way of life for an entire society'. The statement holds particularly true in case of Nepal where every aspect of life, food, clothing and even occupations are culturally guided. The culture of Nepal includes the codes of manners, dress, language, rituals<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buddhism in Nepal]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/buddhism-in-nepal/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:54:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Buddhism has significant number of its residents in Nepal. Approximate 26% of the population practices Buddhism, specially Tibetan form of Buddhism. Nepal can be said to be the meeting point of Indian and Tibetan streams of Buddhism. This is not surprising for Nepal is in close proximity to Tibet. Fine Buddhist art has also hugely developed in Nepal. Ethnic groups residing in Central Nepal are mo<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Art of Nepal]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/art-of-nepal/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/art-of-nepal/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:52:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Nepal Art is unique, exotic and enchanting. Nepalese expressions of art, classical and modern style, are embedded in the daily practice of religion. Craftsmanship is most easily found in temples, architecture, shrines, fountains and the designs of religious objects. <br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NEPAL FESTIVAL]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-festival/</link>
<comments>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-festival/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:06:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chetan555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Nepal has more festivals than the number of days in a year. A festival is always a meaningful and memorable event in the life of Nepalese people. Every festival has some purpose to serve. From bringing in the rain to honoring the dead or averting calamities, every festival has something spiritual about it. Festival is a way of life in Nepal. With the number of festivals that Nepal has, it is one <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lifestyle and nepali cultural]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/lifestyle-and-nepali-cultural/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:56:40 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Nepal is a third world country with a majority of the population striving for a better life. Their belief in the caste system divided the people by their social class, and many are happy to see this system fading<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nepal Culture & Religion]]></title>
<link>http://merolinks.com/arts-culture/nepal-culture-religion/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:54:08 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>keyrun555</dc:creator>
<category>ARTS &amp; CULTURE</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Culture is embedded in the high peaks of Nepal, tradition flows with its rivers, art traverses through its valleys and religion lies in the heart of its people. Nepal, in short, is a country where art, culture and religion are a part of life of the inhabitants. People celebrate every moment with aroma, adding novelty to the traditions without affecting their essence. <br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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