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15 February 2026

On February 15, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia, visitors explore the ''Harmoni Imlek Nusantara'' installation during the Jakarta Lunar New Year Festival 2026 ahead of the Lunar New Year 2577 (Kongzili calendar). The event is the first edition organized by the Jakarta provincial government.

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14 February 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

Leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) unveil the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa attends the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, attends the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, unveils the party's manifesto during a ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

Former Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Rajendra Lingden, addresses the election manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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14 February 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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13 February 2026

Lion dancers perform during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dances and thematic light installations.

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#13315618

13 February 2026

Chinese New Year-themed decorations are in front of the Welcome Monument during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dance performances and thematic light installations.

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#13315620

13 February 2026

Lion dancers perform during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dances and thematic light installations.

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13 February 2026

Lion dancers perform during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival celebrations in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dances and thematic light installations.

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#13315623

13 February 2026

Barongsai dancers perform during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as barongsai performances, lion dances, and thematic light installations.

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#13315624

13 February 2026

Barongsai dancers perform during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as barongsai performances, lion dances, and thematic light installations.

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13 February 2026

A drone-mounted LED mesh display shows graphics during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dance performances, lion dances, and thematic light installations.

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13 February 2026

A drone-mounted LED mesh display shows graphics during the Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2026. The Jakarta Provincial Government holds the 2026 Jakarta Chinese New Year Festival ahead of the Chinese New Year 2577 Kongzili, making it the first Chinese New Year festival to feature a variety of entertainment such as lion dance performances, lion dances, and thematic light installations.

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