Upcoming art exhibition draws attention to vanishing ‘hiti’ water systems

‘Hiti Art Exhibition’ brings together Nepali artists to highlight the significance of the Kathmandu Valley’s traditional stone spout system.

A three-day ‘Hiti Art Exhibition’ will be held at the Patan Museum from January 9 to 11, celebrating the cultural, historical and environmental significance of the Kathmandu Valley’s traditional stone spout system, locally known as hiti or dhunge dhara (stone spout system).