383 year old Kattik Naach begins
Summary
The 383-year-old Kattik Naach of Patan has begun, with performances scheduled every evening for 12 days at Kattik Dabali in Patan Durbar Square. Organizers are also working toward a Rs. 100 million endowment fund and eventual UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition.
Key Points
- The historic Kattik Naach of Patan began on Friday evening and will run for 12 days this year.
- Performances are taking place every evening at 7 pm at Kattik Dabali in the Patan Durbar Square area from November 13 to 24.
- The tradition was introduced by King Siddhi Narasimha Malla in Nepal Sambat 761 and portrays religious stories through dance and drama.
- The conservation committee plans to build a Rs. 100 million endowment fund and seek UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listing.
