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Ahimsa Festival Nepal 2025 to Kick Off on August 28 in Kathmandu

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Preparations have been completed for the ‘Ahimsa (Non-Violence) Festival Nepal 2025’, set to begin this Thursday, August 28, at the Nepal Police Club in Kathmandu.

Organized by the Nepal Vegetarian Association (NVA), the three-day event will run from August 27 to August 30 under the theme “Compassion Connects.” Entry to the festival is free.

The event aims to promote vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, highlighting their positive impact on animal welfare, human health, and environmental sustainability. It also seeks to create a platform for dialogue and collaboration among advocates of non-violence, vegetarians and vegans, animal rights activists, relevant organizations, and the general public.

As part of its promotional campaign, the organizers hosted a race competition last Saturday, successfully drawing attention to the festival's message and objectives.

The festival will feature interactive sessions on sustainable living, the benefits of plant-based diets, and the significance of animal rights. These discussions will be enriched by the participation of international speakers and subject-matter experts.

In addition to its educational focus, the event will include cultural performances such as music and singing. A major attraction will be vegan food stalls, with some offering free vegan food samples to visitors.

According to the NVA, the festival is expected to attract more than 50,000 attendees over the course of three days.

It is worth noting that the Nepal Vegetarian Association previously hosted the 8th Asia-Pacific Vegetarian Congress (APVC) in 2074 BS, marking a major milestone in its ongoing advocacy for non-violence and plant-based living.