A new way of dating: Logging off and showing up

In Kathmandu, dating mixers are creating in-person spaces for connection, drawing participants from queer communities and social circles beyond dating apps.

Amid the routine rhythms of life in Kathmandu, which can sometimes feel isolating, an exciting prospect of socialisation is on the rise—dating mixers. Logging off the curated screens of online dating apps, people are choosing to show up to these gatherings expecting connections, conversations, and sometimes love, redefining the perceptions of dating practices.