Dance

Both spatial and temporal in nature dance derives its liveliness from music which is merely temporal. In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is the Nataraj, the supreme king of dancing, and when he danced his Tandab Nritya, the whole planet earth was violently shaken. Since then classical dance has been based mainly on religion and myth. Nepal has had a tradition in which even epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana have been subjected to interpretation in dance.

Golf

One of the most expensive sports of the world, golf was started in Nepal by the families. The history of golf in Nepal goes back to the time when a delegation of Rana ministers returned home with golf clubs from a visit to Scotland. They started playing golf in what is today's Gaucharan. The first real golf tournament Lava Cup was started in 1920.

Casinos

Nights fall early on Kathmandu, but not on the casinos of Kathmandu where international games like Blackjack, Baccarat, Pontoon, roulette, Flush, Beat the Dealer and Slot machines go round the clock, seven days a week.

Music

Nepali classical music owes its origin to Rig Veda. Later the metrical chanting of its hymns found its expression in the songs of sama veda. Since then classical music has associated itself with every sphere of Nepalese classical life. For nearly 3,000 years, this tradition has been handed down from generation to generation.The classical structure of a melody is known as a Ranga, and there are hundreds of Ragas either played on musical instruments or sung according to seasons and time.

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