1st iNTERNATIONAL SAGA DAWA RUNNING FESTIVAL may 10-11, 2025 & HIMALAYAN ARTS SYMPOSIUM MAY 12-18, 2025

Welcome to Saga Dawa Festival

Join us for a unique running experience celebrating the teachings of Buddha and the rich culture of the Himalayas.

A woman is participating in a marathon, wearing a sports bra and shorts, with earphones connected to a device on her arm. Her focused expression and athletic posture suggest determination. Other runners are visible in the background, slightly out of focus.
A woman is participating in a marathon, wearing a sports bra and shorts, with earphones connected to a device on her arm. Her focused expression and athletic posture suggest determination. Other runners are visible in the background, slightly out of focus.

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Cultural, Spiritual, Community

Run Together

Saga Dawa

A unique running festival celebrating Buddha's teachings and community.

A group of runners participating in a road race, accompanied by a motorcycle with a photographer capturing the event. The runners are wearing athletic gear and race bibs, appearing focused and determined as they progress through the course. The background includes blurred greenery, creating a sense of motion.
A group of runners participating in a road race, accompanied by a motorcycle with a photographer capturing the event. The runners are wearing athletic gear and race bibs, appearing focused and determined as they progress through the course. The background includes blurred greenery, creating a sense of motion.
Cultural Experience

Participants engage with local culture, food, and Buddhist practices.

A large group of people are running on a street flanked by residential buildings. The runners are wearing athletic clothing and race bibs, indicating that this is likely an organized event. The cityscape can be seen in the background, with tall buildings visible on the skyline. The sky is overcast, creating a subdued lighting.
A large group of people are running on a street flanked by residential buildings. The runners are wearing athletic clothing and race bibs, indicating that this is likely an organized event. The cityscape can be seen in the background, with tall buildings visible on the skyline. The sky is overcast, creating a subdued lighting.
Running Events

Various distances, including marathon, half marathon, and 11 km race.

Contact Us for Saga Dawa

Reach out for inquiries about our unique running festival!

A bustling stadium filled with participants, some wearing race bibs with colorful numbers, moving along a designated path. The crowd, dressed in various athletic outfits, extends across the field and stands. The seating is mostly empty, consisting of orange seats, with a few onlookers scattered about.
A bustling stadium filled with participants, some wearing race bibs with colorful numbers, moving along a designated path. The crowd, dressed in various athletic outfits, extends across the field and stands. The seating is mostly empty, consisting of orange seats, with a few onlookers scattered about.