Chiva Chaitya - Respect, Promote, Protect

CCO, Rotary Club Yela and eArts Nepal Join Hands to Promote Hiti Heritage Through Art and Community Engagement April 5, 2025 | Kathmandu In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the traditional water heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) , Rotary Club   Yela and eArts Nepal have entered into a collaborative partnership to launch a creative and community-focused initiative centered on the historic Hiti (stone spout) systems. The tri-party agreement was signed on April 4, 2025 , marking the beginning of a series of programs aimed at raising awareness, engaging the younger generation, and highlighting the importance of Hitis through art and education. As part of the program, participating artists and youth will explore and depict Hitis through drawing and painting , capturing both their architectural beauty and cultural significance. These creative works will later be showcased in a public art exhibition , offering a fresh perspective on...

Project Site Visit at Yenga Hiti by WMF and AFCP Representatives April 4, 2025 | Kathmandu On April 3, 2025 , the Yenga Hiti site —one of the key restoration locations under Chiva Chaitya Organization’s ongoing two-year water heritage conservation program—was visited by representatives from the World Monuments Fund (WMF) and the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) . The visiting delegation included Hunghsi Chao from WMF, and Mike , Erica , and Dhruba representing AFCP/US Embassy Kathmandu. During the site visit, the team observed the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation work at Yenga Hiti and interacted with local stakeholders and project team members. They expressed appreciation for the community engagement, technical quality , and the progress made so far under the project. The site exemplifies the collaborative spirit of the initiative, which integrates traditional water systems with modern conservation approaches. The visit served as a moment of encoura...