KATHMANDU, JULY 28

The two-day digital conference, US Embassy's Creator's Mela, concluded on July 27. The mela saw the participation of almost 500 content creators, aiming to sharpen and develop the skills of Nepali digital creators and influencers, helping them launch and grow their online presence or businesses.

The event also featured an art performance on the final day, with performers dressed as various fictional characters ranging from Medusa of Greek mythology to Hanuman of Hindu mythology and Pennywise.

Photos by Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times.

A woman dressed as Medusa from Greek mythology performs on stage on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A woman dressed as Medusa from Greek mythology performs on stage on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A person dressed as a fictional character looks on backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person dressed as a fictional character looks on backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A person dressed as the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman looks on from backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A person dressed as the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman looks on from backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

A woman dressed as Medusa from Greek mythology prepares for a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
A woman dressed as Medusa from Greek mythology prepares for a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

People dressed in movie characters get ready backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT
People dressed in movie characters get ready backstage ahead of a performance on the last day of the U.S. Embassy’s Creator’s Mela in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT