Editorial photo #13342972 Human Interest
Democracy Day Celebration In Nepal
In Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 19, 2026, performers dance in a parade during celebrations marking the 76th Democracy Day at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel, Kathmandu. Nepal observes Democracy Day annually on Falgun 7 (Bikram Sambat) to commemorate the end of the 104-year Rana regime in 1951 and the establishment of a democratic system, with official ceremonies, cultural performances, and public programs attended by government officials, security personnel, and the public. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)