‘Tis The Season: CAKE MIXING
The Soaltee Kathmandu Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony
The Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection welcomed the festive season with its signature Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony, on November 14, held at the hotel’s scenic poolside. The joyful event gathered guests for an afternoon of celebration, tradition, and community spirit.
Marking the start of Christmas festivities, the ceremony invited participants to don aprons and gloves and mix an array of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and spirits which is the foundation of The Soaltee’s iconic Christmas cakes. Guided by the hotel’s culinary team, guests enjoyed a lively, hands-on experience. The poolside setting came alive with festive decorations, music, and seasonal treats, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The event concluded with the preparation of the fruit mixture that will be transformed into Christmas cakes for the upcoming holiday celebrations.
“We are proud to uphold this beloved tradition that brings our guests together,” said Mr. Avinash Deshmukh, General Manager of The Soaltee Kathmandu. “It captures the season’s warmth, joy, and togetherness.”
Holiday Inn Resort Brings in Christmas Cheer with Cake Mixing Ceremony
Holiday Inn Resort in Budhanilkantha recently hosted a delightful cake mixing ceremony to mark the beginning of the festive season. This annual tradition, celebrated by many hotels, symbolises joy, togetherness, and the anticipation of Christmas. At the event, an array of dry fruits, nuts, and spices were soaked in aromatic spirits to prepare the base for the resort’s signature Christmas cake. Guests enthusiastically joined the hotel’s culinary team, rolling up their sleeves to participate in the mixing process, which created a warm, communal atmosphere.
Live music added a lively rhythm to the celebration, while attendees enjoyed a selection of flavorful appetizers and refreshing drinks prepared specially for the occasion. The serene green hills surrounding the Budhanilkantha property enhanced the charm of the event, offering a picturesque backdrop. Overall, the ceremony was a festive and heartwarming way to welcome the holiday spirit at the resort.
Mercure Kathmandu Hosts Its First-Ever Cake Mixing Ceremony
On 13th November, the spirit of the festive season took over the Sukrabar Terrace at Mercure Kathmandu as the hotel hosted its first-ever Cake Mixing Ceremony since its establishment. Against the stunning backdrop of Kathmandu’s skyline, guests, partners, and team members came together in a warm and spirited celebration that marked the beginning of Christmas festivities.
The evening unfolded with the signature ritual of cake mixing — an age-old tradition that signifies abundance, joy, and togetherness. Dried fruits, nuts, spices, and spirits were blended in vibrant harmony, filling the air with rich, heady aromas and laughter. The scenic terrace, bathed in golden sunset hues, added a touch of magic to the celebration, making it a moment to remember. With music, cheer, and festive flavours in the air, Mercure Kathmandu’s inaugural cake mixing was not just a celebration of the season but a toast to new beginnings. The event beautifully reflected the hotel’s promise of blending global hospitality with local warmth, setting the tone for a joyful and flavourful holiday season ahead.
Sujeev Shakya launches Nepal 2043 – The Road to Prosperity
Thought leader and author, Sujeev Shakya, launched his new book, Nepal 2043 – The Road to Prosperity, published by Penguin Random House, at an event in Kathmandu on October 16.
The book builds on Shakya’s earlier works, Unleashing Nepal and Unleashing the Vajra, and sets out an ambitious yet realistic roadmap for Nepal to become a high income nation by 2043.
Speaking at the launch, Shakya said, “Nepal is not a poor, landlocked country but a land-linked one with immense opportunities. The future will depend on how we connect our people, policies and possibilities. This book is not about what went wrong; it is about what can go right if we decide to act with vision and discipline.”
He added, “We have spent decades discussing our problems. It is time we start discussing solutions. Nepal 2043 is about reimagining our country as a confident player in the Asian century where optimism meets pragmatism.”
The book examines how Nepal, situated between India and China, can leverage its strategic geography, human capital, and digital transformation to drive economic growth. Divided into two sections, it looks at the broader context of Nepal’s transformation and outlines key enablers such as hydropower, agriculture, tourism and digital innovation.
