Kathmandu : Introducing the Rainbow Calendar for Nepal, brimming with festivals, entertainment events, pride celebrations, music, dance, sports, excursions, art, theater, food, and tantric/spiritual retreats where Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM, LGBTI, Queer) can express themselves with joy and pride. These events aim to foster visibility, increase acceptance, and integrate SGM communities into broader society. Additionally, we endeavor to promote Rainbow Tourism in Nepal through these vibrant gatherings.

Some of these events have ancient roots, where gender diverse expressions have long been celebrated, such as GaiJatra, RopinJatra (Rice Planting Festivals), Marinai Dance, etc., where individuals born male express themselves in feminine attire and vice versa.

Mit/Mitini relationship formation is an ancient ritual where two non-blood same-gender couples establish a bond that transcends all boundaries, laws, and constraints, rooted in unconditional love, devotion, care, and benevolent friendship between these individuals. Two men are referred to as Mit, and two women as Mitini, who form such relationships. Divorce is not recognized in this bond, which unites not only the two individuals but also their families, neighborhoods, and villages, fostering unconditional acceptance. These relationships typically form between individuals of the same gender who share similar traits, habits, hobbies, thought patterns, and age, irrespective of their sexual orientation.

While North America and Western Europe celebrate June as Pride Month, primarily due to the favorable weather during that time out there. In Nepal, we mark June as a historic month to acknowledge the Stonewall Uprising. However, our festivals and Pride Month is October, a time when both the weather and social mood are much more favorable in our region.

Mark your calendars, we extend our invitation to join the festivities and show your solidarity. And perhaps you can take a Mit/Mitini vow in Nepal or find one in Nepal.

Event Dates

– Labor Day Marking: Workplace justice for SGM/LGBTI ! – May 1st
– IDAHOT Marking – May 17th

– Rainbow Flag Raising and Tantra Heritage Evening Walk, Party – June 1st
– Various delegations and Meeting with government and parliamentary departments – June 2nd- 13th
– Ancient Queer Stories – June 14th
– Rainbow Theater – June 23rd
– Rice Planting Festival (Dahi Chiura day) – June 29th

– Yogini, Dakini Festival – July 2nd

– Rainy season Tantra Energy Healing Meditation Retreat – July 3-7
– World Population Day Marking: Count Us! – July 11th
– Rice Pudding Day (Picnic in the Rain) – July 30th

– Ghantakarna Chaturthi (Lakhe, Khyaa Festival) – August 2nd
– Gai Jatra – August 20th

– Constitution Day – September 19th

– Asian Rainbow Festivals/Pride Month (Dashain and Tihar) – October 17th – 31st
– Asian Rainbow Festival opening – October 17th
– Rainbow Traditional festival (Dhaami Day/ Maruni, Lakhe Dance) – October 18th
– Mit / Mitini Vow Taking day – October 19th
– Rainbow Sport Festival – October 20th
– Tantra Tour, Rainbow hiking, Picnic, etc. – October 21st to 24th

– International Beauty Pageant for Non-binary/Third Gender/Hijaras/Kathoi/Sbhairini/Nastri/Napumshak/Two Spirited – October 25th
– Rainbow Film Festival – October 26th and 27th
– Asian/International SOGI Conference – October 30th
– Rainbow Diwali Festival celebration and Party – October 31st

-Winter Tantra Energy Healing Meditation Retreat – (5 days) November

– Rainbow Disability Day Marking – December 3rd
– Human Rights Day – December 10th
– Yomari/ Udhauli Purnima – December 15th
– LGBTI Victory Day Celebration (Sunil B Pant Vs Nepal Govt Landmark case 21 Dec 2007) – December 21st

– English New Year – January 1st
– Maghi – January 14th

– Mahashivaratri Celebration and Party – February 26th

– Mit/Mitini Vow Day – March 10th
– 2nd Rainbow Tourism International Conference – March 11th
– Mr. Gay Nepal 2025 – March 12th
– Fagu / Holi – March 13th
– Nepali New Year Celebration – March 14th

– Nepal Rainbow Business Forum – April 26th