Standing ovation for condoms by Dilanthi Jayamanne in Kathmandu
Nepal celebrated its 10th Condom Day on October 30 stressing the need of using condoms to engage in safe sex. Around 8.45 a. m. the young the old and even children were gathered near the Bhimsen Tower to get organised with their banners and posters, which they were to carry during the procession to the Open Theatre. The Katmandhu skies too promised a lot of sunshine despite the cold whether which kept people in jackets and sweaters.
Among the crowds were those who had travelled from Tibet to be a part of the 2004 Condom day while there were those who also looked on curiously to see what was taking place. Around 10 a.m. all those gathered, were in line (over 800 people) for the procession.