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The Aurora History Museum is thrilled to present the new photography exhibition "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World," open to the public through June 15, showcasing the vibrant traditions, history and artistic expressions of Nepal’s cultural capitals: Bhaktapur, Lalitpur and Kathmandu.
This captivating exhibition features the stunning festivals celebrated in the cities of Nepal captured by Youbesh Dhaubhadel. Hailing from Bhaktapur, Nepal, Dhaubhadel is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on visual creation through photography, an avid traveler, and a blogger known as @firantayy meaning unbounded free-spirited.
“My journey as a photographer is deeply rooted in a quest to delve into the intricacies of human emotion and the beauty that emerges from the collective experience of triumph, unity and the celebration of existence,” shared artist Youbesh Dhaubhadel. “My art explores the dynamics of connection in cultural harmony seeking to bridge the visible with the invisible and inviting observers to engage with the ethereal qualities of my subjects, fostering a universal resonance that transcends cultural divides.”
"Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" continues the museum’s year-long celebration of Aurora’s Nepali community in the Mosaic of Cultures series. With support from the Aurora-based Colorado Nepalese Community, this exhibition celebrates diversity and unity through the lens of visual storytelling.
Dhaubhadel described his desire to bring people together through his art, “I am particularly drawn to the power of storytelling within the realm of inclusion. Each image is a narrative, telling tales of acceptance, understanding and the inherent dignity that comes with acknowledging the worth of every individual from all backgrounds to come together and celebrate the differences.”
Visit the Aurora History Museum to experience "Confluence of Festivals: Temple Town to the World" and explore the essence of Nepal's most celebrated festivals while fostering a dialogue of community and culture that transcends borders. Join Youbesh Dhaubhadel for a special gallery tour and talk about his art at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9.
The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the Aurora History Museum is always free. For more information, call 303.739.6660 or visit AuroraMuseum.org.
About the Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum opened in 1979. In 1990, it moved to its present location, reopened in 1991 and became a part of the city of Aurora Cultural Services Division, the largest single provider of arts and culture programs in Aurora. To stay up to date on related programming, call 303.739.6660 or visit AuroraMuseum.org.