Kathmandu, May 12 -- How does it feel to grow up in a culture that is full of communal celebrations, one that quite literally embodies the word 'festive'?

In Pradip Kumar Bajracharya's solo art exhibition, 'Festive Spirit', presented at Gallery MCube, the artist captures the chaos and warmth of Nepal's celebrations.

With over two decades of experience as an artist, 'Festive Spirit' has emerged as the artist's comeback solo exhibition after more than a decade. Before, 'Festive Moods', 'Festive Images' and 'Heritage Panorama' were some of the prequels to the current exhibition.

The artist, growing up in Makhantole, was not just a passerby at the celebrations around him; he was an active participant in them. Since his childhood, he has vi...