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Singing National Tunes Internationally Nepathya band performing in Wembley is more than just news. It is a story worth sharing. Continued on page 18

A Time Capsule: Hotel Shanker We explore an architectural marvel in the heart of Kathmandu - a century old Hotel Shanker. Continued on page 17

A Treat for Music Lovers Music enthusiasts with an ear for acoustic, adult contemporary or a slow romantic was in for a real treat when International Saturday Music Festival kicked off. Continued on page 11 cine-din where light French At a glance snacks can be ordered while When watching French movies, to 18 July, Thursday getstarted the showcasing of Bangladeshi Time 7:00 pm start off with our picks photographer Munem Wasif’s Where artwork. Heynen tells us that Alliance Francaise Kathmandu, Tripureshwor French movies have a certain What Cine Diner (Movie: Nobody Else but You) appeal even to those who do Ticket Price Free (not including snacks) AFK Mixing It Up! not understand the language Alliance Francaise strengthens intercultural because of the unique way in which they target specific then returned, artists will well as French classes at the relationships with Kathmandu through audiences; something most create sculptures which will AFK. Heynen says that in the contemporary art, film, and intellectual discourse. movies do not do. With regard contain these questionnaires. last two years she has been to Wasif, who is an artist signed This part of the project will in Kathmandu, she has seen a Yeshe Choden Rapten to a French label, she tells us be named the Forest of Souls. great deal of potential for AFK that he worked in collaboration On another platform, in order in that many locals seem to driving force behind explore possibilities for higher with a French water company to devise more material for the be showing an interest in the the cultural hub that studies in France via the in order to capture the striking venture, AFK has arranged activities organized, so much A the capital has become, Campus France office. tragedy of water issues in his for an individual to film and so to the point that Nepali Alliance Francaise of When asked about the home country, Bangladesh. interview various artists out people attending the events Kathmandu and a few others upcoming events of July and Yet another exciting on the streets and capturing outnumber the number of like it play an extremely August at AFK, Director event on the agenda is the visuals for the Spirit of Boz. To French people attending.! prominent role in diversifying Anne-Lise Heynen said, contemporary art project called gain even further momentum and broadening the social “Alliance Francaise is a teaching the Spirit of Boz. Heynen Heynen says that the third spectrum of Nepali society. institute. We are here to explains that the global project part of the project involves a For decades now French promote intercultural events breaks down into three parts. choreographer who will push culture has fascinated many and also concern ourselves Most of the project is centered for a more physical expression and for most, a general rule of with promoting the culture of around a few secular yet of the contemporary art, and thumb has been: the French are French-speaking nations as thought-provoking questions debate which is yet another cultured people. AFK is one well as the culture of Nepal.” such as “Does god exist? ... intellectual and creative outlet. of the most involved foreign AFK has been organizing Is sexuality important to Other activities will include cultural establishments in a range of events for the you? ... Are you happy?” After classical music from Aurelie Kathmandu and a great place upcoming months from their questionnaires are circulated Barbelin and Nicolas Meyer at to learn French as well as already regular monthly throughout the globe and the Russian Cultural Centre as page3 one question make your statement Would you prefer art or political messages on walls? Love for street art in Kathmandu is rife. Many national and international artists have exhibited their creativity through these beautiful graffiti and murals in the past and still continue to do so. Another popular activity in existence is writing political messages on the walls. Be it information about a new election or campaign rhetorics big words do grab our attention. Either of these, when painted on a clean wall, is replaced by the other in a matter of days; it looks like a competition between the two. Some personalities share what they’d prefer. Suprasanna Aryal

i would prefer art to political messages on the walls by the streets. Firstly, i am not that interested in political issues and i don’t see proper agendas in politics that i would like to support. Whereas art on the walls make them look beautiful and lively, quite refreshing for passersby as well. Rohit Ranjitkar is the Program Director and Conservation Architect at Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust (KVPT). He has a Master’s degree and PhD in architecture from Belarus in the former Soviet Union, and decades of experience in the field.

of course, i prefer art on the walls. but even political slogans are painted in beautiful Nepali scripts, which is also a form of art. so i wouldn’t mind slogans as long as they were more creative and constructive rather than plain protest announcements. Dishebh Raj shrestha is a freelance Graphic Designer with a special affinity to old-school tools and techniques.

Ballantine’s 12 years old i love spotting Kathmandu’s street art and murals and sharing them online – it’s like an urban one of the five product range from ballantine’s treasure hunt! political messages themselves scotch whisky, ballantine’s 12 years old has have artsy moments too, but most are generic distinctive characteristics bestowed by its rhetorical slogans and i would hate it if street age. it is honeyed, balanced and creamy. art lost ground to it during November’s election belonging to a heritage that goes back to campaigns. the year 1827, ballantine’s 12 years old, like the other ballantine’s contains malts Kashish Das shrestha writes on environment from the 4 corners of scotland - speyside, issues on SustainableNepal.org and funds his research Highlands, islay and the Lowlands. This primarily through his work as a photographer. In 2001, blend creates a unique and luxurious Shrestha invited friends to whitewash Maoist slogans scotch whisky that is not only complex, on Tri-Chandra’s walls to write pro-education messages. but also perfectly balanced. As a result, the He tweets at @kashishds. brand has earned an unrivalled status and elegance around the globe. people the buzz-makers Ride with Pride Children love to ride bicycles; the idea of riding this tiny and colorful two-wheeler is fascinating to them. However, once they grow up their love for the same two wheeler decreases. Only a few continue with their love to ride. Some cycle because it’s fun, some as a hobby, some to commute and some as a means to exercise. And then there are some who cycle for a purpose, to make a difference. This week Fr!day talks to two such cycle enthusiasts whose dedication to make Kathmandu a cycle friendly city is laudable and inspiring. Samyak Moktan

i started cycling from an early age. i did my schooling in chitwan where i used to ride i started cycling because i am a nature lover and i felt the need to transform myself from almost 8 km to school every day and because of that i have shared a special bond with bicycles within. it was in the year 2009 that i first learnt how to ride a bicycle and i bought one in the ever since. same year. i like to cycle because it is independent to external factors when it comes to travelling, it is i like to cycle because cycling is my way of getting in touch with my personal self. cycling builds efficient and the best way to commute in Kathmandu. up my confidence, it is easy to commute and is eco-friendly. The brand of cycle that i am using right now is Trek 4300. i also own an indian brand The brand of cycle i am using right now is V-Ket. This is the first cycle that i bought and i called TpT but i seldom use it. have been using it ever since. My favorite cycling destination would be the road from Dakshinkali to Hetauda and i My favorite cycling destination is Namobuddha especially during early winter. The spectacular would also like to cycle to Tibet one day. scenic view of the mountains is breathtaking and once you go downhill the lush orange orchards makes one jump with excitement. For a day trip i always carry a helmet, headlight, reflectors and water bottle. For a longer trail i carry pump, extra tube, oil, repair tools kit and mini first aid kit. For a day trip i always carry necessary items like a helmet, kneepad, a backpack, water bottle, some fruits and a camera. When i am going on a longer tour i carry pump, extra tube, oil, repair A near death experience that i can recall would be none. except for tiny bruises here and tool kit and mini first aid kit because a cyclist always needs to be prepared and cautious while there i have been lucky while cycling. travelling. i work in an organization called cycle city Network Nepal. This organization was A near death experience that i can recall is of the time when the roads were dark (all thanks established to make Kathmandu a cycle friendly city by 2020. Along with it we also promote to load shedding) and i was on my way home in my cycle. My headlight was on but i failed to see and coordinate with various cyclists’ group across the nation for a cycle inclusive city planning. a big ditch in front of me. i fell down and landed straight on my chin. still got a few one of my biggest achievements till date is that we have managed to persuade the scars from that day. government to construct an 18 km cycle lane in the upcoming road extension plans of i work in an organization called step for Miles. We address 3 main objectives Kathmandu. through our organization. Those are promotion of tourism, environmental My upcoming projects include Maya, a campaign to promote conservation and spiritualism. and facilitate transport policies in Kathmandu. The project is one of my biggest achievements would be my cycle tour to five sAArc initiated by UN Habitat in partnership with clean energy Nepal, Nations. it was an experience of a lifetime and i learned a great lesson clean Air Network Nepal and Kathmandu cycle city 2020. that dedication and continuous struggle is what one needs to achieve The biggest challenge for cyclists in Kathmandu something. has to be the unsafe congested road dominated by 4 My upcoming projects include our agenda to make wheelers and motor bikes. cycle theft is also a big bhaktapur a cycle-friendly destination and for this issue in Kathmandu that discourages cyclists. we will be interacting with the District Development i draw my inspiration from committee and the people residing in bhaktapur. We bhushan Tuladhar who is a cyclist are also planning a 21-day cycle tour with the theme of and an environmentalist. environment conservation and religious Harmony. The tour will start from pashupatinath and end in banaras. shail shrestha is the President of Cycle City Network Nepal and is also The biggest challenge for cyclists is the lack of proper road the Creative head of ‘Chaproma’ which infrastructure, absence of cycle lanes and the mentality of some is a visual production house. Currently people who still look down upon people commuting in a cycle. he is pursuing a Master’s degree in i draw my inspiration from a quote by Albert einstein Distance Education. which goes this way: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” Rupak Khadka is the President of Step for Miles and is also a yoga and meditation trainer at Manokrant. He had recently organized a cycle rally to promote social harmony and peace from Kathmandu to NamoBuddha. He is famous for touring Nepal’s 75 districts on foot which took him almost 2 years to complete.

My dream cycle would be a fixed road bike with no hand brakes. it has a i would love to own a street BMX and try my hand in maneuvering the bike through handmade frame and pedal brakes ideal for riding in the cities. obstacles found aplenty in the streets of Kathmandu. owning one would be really cool.

pend the weekend At a glance wheeling around the feature When July 20, 2013 issues that matter Scapital valley riding across mud trails while Time 7:00 am getting surrounded by Where Patan Durbar Squar the picturesque beauty of Nepal’s Biggest Annual nature. And that’s not just Contact 4412508 it. Ride with pride as you Additional [email protected] donate to charity for every Ride Returns Info https://www.facebook.com/kathmandu.kora mile you pedal on the day. The annual charitable cycle ride to be held Now is your chance. The and Boudhha – amongst few of Gyawali suggests that if for the 3rd consecutive year is happening this Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge brings you all that the most revered pilgrimage things go very well, we could weekend. Expecting to host over 500 riders in a day’s event of both fun sites. Commencing from Patan look at around Rs. 2 million around its 50km loop, Kathmandu Kora Cycling and care. An initiative that Durbar Square at approximately worth of funds. However, 7 am on Saturday, the day’s trip being realistic, they have Challenge 2013 is awaiting your participation. started out 3 years ago, the challenge infuses riding across is expected to finish in the late assured at least a million. Prabal Man Dhaubhadel designated sub-urban and afternoon culminating at the Social Tours, a five-time rural routes while fundraising premises of Moksh, Jhamsikhel Responsible Award nominee for each kilometer clocked up where Reggae sensation Joint has worked painstakingly by by a rider. Join hands in this Family Internationale is collaborating with Save the noble cause to help facilitate expected to play live. Children Alliance as well as the remote village of Sharmali This is how the charity the Everyone Campaign. Prior in the far west to give women works: Sponsors, donors and to the event, networking a proper birthing facility as no other organizations pledge with organizations and child is born to die. a hundred rupees for every agencies, donations and Kora? If you are wondering kilometer for riders on the pledges have netted over what Kora stands for, then 50km journey and seize the two-thirds of the amount here it is – Kora : derived opportunity to raise as much with a week to go. You may from Hinduism and Buddhism funds as possible. They can, still participate directly or is a pious circumambulation of course, individually pledge indirectly to humanity by around a deity or a religious a certain amount, too. Neither making charitable donations. monument as a gesture of the riders nor the donors are Payments can be made from paying homage. This meaning obliged to pledge the entire all over the world via Paypal literally relates in context as distance. They may complete or through cheques and the ride involves a trip around or contribute only a certain cash delivery for local well- Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath portion respectively. Coming wishers. to the proceedings collected “While doing longer from the event, the organizers stretches staying hydrated have promised the women is key as the ride gets much of Sharmali, Baitadi a better easier when your body is Targeting at something similar but if possible even bigger, Gyawali suggests that if things go very well, we are looking at around Rs. 2 million worth of funds. birthing facility. The event performing well. Intake of targets Rs. 1 million to Baitadi, glucose and energy bars with a mission: “No Child is could also help you get Born to Die”. through with far more ease,” “It’s about coming together. says Manish Maharjan, 18, That’s what I think is most one of the participants who important. This is one way also recently completed the of expressing our solidarity Tour de Lumbini held in by bringing the whole of May. He also recommends the cycling community amateur riders to watch out together and showing that for slippery tracks on the we care. Also this mega event muddy monsoon terrain. certainly boosts cycling as On the other hand, Bishal an eco-friendly sport,” says Rajbhandari, volunteer Raj Gyawali, Director at at Kathmandu Cycle City Social Tours and also the (KCC) says that the route is Event Coordinator for the simply awesome. “One would Kathmandu Kora 2013. miss out a lot if s/he failed In fact, it was his idea to to attempt the challenge.” make the cycling challenge Excited after the recon hike to happen. Reflecting upon past test the track, safety and first memories, Gyawali says, “In aid volunteer, Bishal urges 2011, a 16-year-old British riders to be careful on the boy Maxim Jones landed in road as there are some steep Nepal on a voluntary project. turns throughout the course So for accumulating funds and the lack of traction due to for the project, he along with the rain could affect braking.” Shishang Lama completed a In addition he exclaims, “Try 60 km course to collect funds not to get lost!” Rajbhandari for SAMATA School and along with the entire team OCCED Orphanage. While of KCC will be volunteering over 35 riders joined them, during the event with the 1st Kora began with only navigation and first aid. two participants. That year Likewise, Epic Mountain bike we collected over Rs. 450,000 is offering special discounts for a birthing facility in Paan.” on overhaul of your rides Targeting at something similar prior to the event as well as but if possible even bigger, upon completion.! events make the most of the city TOP 3

With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to what’s choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: on 1. MoviE niGHTs AT AlliAnCE things to do FRAnCAisE enjoy an evening watching the movie poupoupidou (Nobody else but You) while at the same time you can savor some delicious food. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 18 19 20 2. Monsoon MADnEss GRinD 21 22 23 24 This monsoon, go and have some fun at the pool accompanied by food, drinks and good music. 3. AiKiDo ClAss @ GYAn Dojo invigorate yourself and enroll yourself in this Japanese martial arts training Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge available at Gyanmandala. Date: 20 July (saturday); Time: 7:00 am; Venue: patan Durbar square; 4468128 POST US: email event details to [email protected] or call No child should be born to die. This is the cause cyclists from Kora 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but cycling challenge are fighting for this year. For three years the third inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. saturday of July has been marked as the day when cyclist ride 50 kilometers around the Kathmandu Valley for different causes. The funds raised from this year’s cycling challenge organized by social Tours in A pool party that can bring out Monkey Temple Live @ casa De partnership with save the children will be used to save the lives of the wildest in you. This monsoon, cass newborns and children under five, who are dying due to preventable enjoy the company of your friends Date: 19 July (Friday) diseases and lack of access to proper birthing facilities. The funds will in Monsoon Madness Grind and Time: 8:00pm onwards be used to build a birthing center in baitadi. expecting mothers will no along with that admire the beautiful Venue: casa De cass, pulchowk longer have to make do with unsterile surgical equipment, dirty water, ladies gliding on the ramp with the and lack of electricity and take turns on the single rusted iron beds used latest fashion attire. Accompanied Monkey Temple is a familiar name for birthing. This birthing center will be earthquake proof, secure and by food and drinks, you will have to the fans of Nepali alternative warm, a total contrast to the birthing facilities that exists in baitadi now. techno music playing in your ears rock music. You can find them The participants are requested to ask their family member or friends to courtesy to DJ Jake, DJ Ganesh and playing at some of Kathmandu’s pledge rs. 100 for every kilometer they cycle. DJ Usb. saturday comes once a well-known restaurants and pubs. week, so enjoy it by attending this After an energizing performance awesome pool party. in irish pub, they are back live and sudarshan shrestha loud at casa De cass with their Director of Media and Door sales: rs. 400 (with one original songs as well as popular nsider’s Tip Communication, Save the Children complimentary drink) cover songs from famous bands Ticket sales: rs. 300 (with one such as The Foo Fighters, incubus complimentary drink) and Wolfmother. How do we know how much a cyclist has biked?

Who keeps the track? upendra and Friends Reggae Explosion There won’t be any monitoring because it’s about expressing Date: 18 July (Thursday) Date: 19 July (Friday) commitment and making a pledge which is more important than Time: 4:30pm Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm finishing the challenge. it’s a 50 km personal challenge and riders are Venue: Nepal Music center, Venue: House of Music, Thamel encouraged to understand their physical limitation when taking the battisputali 9851075172 challenge. The event is planned to be a fun day out for cyclists so dance the night away in DJ Krison’s 4465463 most should be able to complete the circuit at ease even if it is wet hypnotic beats and make new Joint Family internationale is back and dirty. friends and enjoy with old ones. Nepal Music center is organizing with a reggae explosion at the a performance from Upendra and House of Music. This Friday, gather is there any provision provided for the cyclists on the route? Ticket price: rs. 250 (single) friends. They will be performing at the House of Music to go back Yes, there will be a medical team following the cyclists at all times. rs. 300 (couple) live before they leave for their to the 1960’s when reggae music We will have four water stations from start to finish but the cyclists enthralling journey to Japan for was very famous then. JFi will be Black and White Party are encouraged to carry their own water bottles, so that they do not the Fuji rock Festival which is one playing some of their originals from get dehydrated while cycling. Date: 20 July (saturday) of its kinds. Join them before they their imminent album and some Time: 2:00pm to 11:00pm leave for Japan to represent Asia covers so that everyone their can What diet should the participants follow while cycling? Venue: Tranzit, Thamel and be mesmerized by their music. jive along with them. To start the day, all cyclists will be given a banana and an egg as a 9841019809 starting fuel before the flag off at Mangal bazaar. cyclists can also Knights entertainment takes choose to have light breakfast at home. We strongly suggest that you back to the black and white D.A.o. Lalitpur regd. No.77-066/67 the cyclists carry some chocolate bars for energy and also water to era with black and White party. ecs Media pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. No. 179 24 July 2013 reduce the chances of cramps. (Pooja Pradhan) Themed parties are always a great Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA way to have fun and black and Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA Editorial Coordinator: TRIPTI D. SHRESTHA Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Inhouse Writers: AKRITI SHILPAKAR, SUPRASANNA white themes is an all-time favorite. 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Alive once more in this stunning party Black and White Party Mukut also known as The year they plan to build an eco- Date: 20 July (Saturday) entitled Alive. Stopover at Trisara Date: 20 July (Saturday) Musical Headgear is a reformist designed building for a birthing Time: 3:00pm to 12:00am on Saturday and get ready to dance Time: 2:00pm to 11:00pm rock band from Nepal that facility. They plan to make the Venue: Trisara, Lazimpat the night away and groove along Venue: Tranzit, Thamel has been actively involved in building earthquake-proof, secure, 9803312280 with the music. 9841019809 the music industry since the warm and welcoming because 1999 AD. Since then they have just having a building that meets Kathmandu’s very own DJ Finzok Ticket price: Rs. 888 (with Knights Entertainment takes you back to the black and white rocked the country with their minimum requirements is not Ghising Sherpa has proven to many complimentary drinks and door magnetic music. They are now enough. In order to raise the people that his skills are incredible prizes. Winners will be announced era with the 20 July Black and White party. Themed parties are back with their second album money to construct this facility, and he is here to exhibit his talents at the party.) and are doing a press release in participants are requested to always a great way to have fun and black and white themes is an Attic Bar. It is then followed by ask their friends, family members all-time favorite. Magnetic music a performance from the legends or companies to pledge at least by DJ Niral will have your body itself. This weekend, get ready Rs. 100 for every kilometer they grooving in no time and this will to rock and roll with Mukut in ride. go along with food and drinks. If Attic Bar. Monsoon Yoga Weekend with you have been waiting to make EDM Splash (After Party) Ellen this weekend a stunning one then wear black or white and have a Date: 20 July (Saturday) Opening Date: 20 July (Saturday) ball at the Black and White party. Time: 7:00pm onwards Closing Date: 21 July (Sunday) Venue: Platinum Disco, Durbar Time: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Ticket price: Rs. 300 (with one Marg Venue: Neydo Monastery, complimentary drink) 9803882594 Pharping

Mukut: The Musical Headgear Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Join Pranamaya Yoga for an Date: 20 July (Saturday) is here to rock your weekend inspiring weekend at a Tibetan Time: 7:00pm with its electrifying beats which Buddhist monastery. Engage in Venue: Attic Bar, Lazimpat will get you dancing in no time. yoga classes from Ellen with 9849321656 With a line up DJs including DJ classic Ashtanga yoga system, Ajen, DJ Punit, DJ Prajwal and a walk to a famous meditation DJ Sishir will make this evening cave nearby, a teaching about even more energetic and Buddhism from the abbot of the Turn to page 19 for details on hypnotic. monastery and join the morning live performances around town. prayers of the monks in the Ticket price: Rs. 1,000 (with 2 beautiful main hall. Yoga classes complimentary drinks) will be suitable for all levels. Expenses include accommodation Miscellaneous on twin sharing basis, vegetarian Movie Night at meals, transportation, yoga Alliance Francaise instruction and a yoga mat. Date: 18 July (Thursday) Tickets: Rs. 9,750 Time: 7:00 pm onwards Venue: Alliance Francaise, Aikido Class @ Gyan Banshi Ghat Marg, Teku Road, Dojo Kathmandu Date: 21 July (Sunday) 4242832 Time: 5:30 pm Venue: Gyanmandala, Moksh Alliance Francaise is screening 5521120, 9841320007 a movie called Poupoupidou (Nobody Else but You) by Gerald Aikido means a way to unify Hustache-Mathieu. The movie life’s energy. Moksh is now stars Jean-Paul Rouve, Sophie introducing Aikido classes Quinton and Guillaume Gouix for adults and children. It is a et Olivier Rabourdin. Japanese martial art developed by a famous martial artist Entry: Free Morihei Ueshiba who is also known as the Great Teacher. Kathmandu Kora Cycling This form of martial art Challenge teaches you to defend yourself Date: 20 July (Saturday) without seriously injuring Time: 7:00 am the attacker. Using very little Venue: Patan Durbar Square physical strength, aikido can 4468128 now be learned at Moksh. The classes take place for adults on Disclaimer: For three years, the third Monday, Wednesday and Friday Fr!day does not endorse any event at 5:00pm. For children, it takes printed, mentioned or listed in the Saturday of July has been place on Saturday and Sunday at publication. Event participants are marked as the day when cyclists advised to cross-refer to sources ride 50 kilometers around 3:30pm. They also have special for validation. the Kathmandu Valley. Every self-defense classes for women year they ride for a cause. This on Sundays at 5:30pm. events make the most of the city

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K11’s Spotlight on The Clouds Date: 27 July (saturday); Time: 6:00 pm onwards; Venue: patan Museum; 9841552045

Discover a new band with K11 production and events. With their first major event, K11 is all set to introduce The clouds, a band comprising 6 Himalayan science Fair 2013, young boys united by their passion for harmonies and melodies. A fusion running its third year, is being band, they incorporate traditional Nepali beats into well recognized organized by Himalayan club de Western songs. Many renowned faces of the music industry and music scientia. its intention is to explore lovers alike are expected to attend. if you pride yourself on having good the young minds of pupils who musical taste, then K11’s spotlight on The clouds is certainly the place to are fascinated by science and be that night! technology. Around 30 colleges are invited to be a part of this event that intends to simplify everyday life Radip Tandukar of the students and help them use nsider’s Tip Percussionist, The Clouds the knowledge they have learned over the years in the right way. What do you not want the audience to do to put you off? MusiC AnD PARTiEs Although the audience is like god to us, for whom we K11’s The Cloud spotlight work day and night we would not want to be put off while we are Date: 27 July (saturday) performing on stage. We always believe in ending the show with a bang Time: 6:00 pm onwards so i would like to ask the audience to be patient because i assure that Venue: summit Hotel, Kupondole deck. Join in for the invigorating has now become a fair of a national good music is on the way! 9841552045 party featuring food, drinks and level. so, this Teej, do visit the Teej one particular song that the audience shouldn’t miss at the enjoying songs by the bands that entertainment. exhibition taking place in the United you know and love is great. but World Trade center. event? pre sales: rs. 599 (includes a even better is discovering a new We usually enjoy fusing various Western songs with typical Nepali drink) band. K11’s The cloud has been ART AnD THEATER music, so our entire performance is a must-watch. However, the Waving Door sales: rs. 799 (includes a able to carve a niche for themselves Flag cover should be on the top of the not-to-miss list. To find out why, drink) A Moon for the Misbegotten by blending traditional Nepali beats you need to be at the event. opening Date: 26 July (Friday) with well-known Western songs. let’s Get Wet Grind closing Date: 30 July (Tuesday) be sure to mark 27 July on your Besides the front row, which is the best spot to watch the summer Pool Party Time: 5:30pm calendar as the day to discover performance? Date: 10 August (saturday) Venue: The Theatre Village, Uttar a new talent in the Nepali music We hope that people hear us right better than watch us play from the Time: 1:00 pm onwards Dhoka industry, enjoy their music with right spot. so, no matter wherever they sit, our organizers will make Venue: Nature club, Dhapasi fellow music enthusiasts and other sure everyone in the audience hears us play the way we want them to. Height, Dhapasi one world theatre is presenting eminent faces in the music industry. (Akriti Shilpakar) 9808263228 the Nepal premiere of ‘A Moon for the Misbegotten’, which is a Ticket price: rs. 1,500 (including An event organized by party masterwork by eugene o’Neill; dinner) people, this will be the party America’s only Nobel prize-winning

to be at. They are hosting their dramaturge. This is an American MisCEllAnEous The one-year wait is almost over. End of the summer annual summer pool party at drama filled with irish-American event extravaganza and iss sounds Date: 27 July (saturday) Women in Green Fest Nature club. Get wet, and forget comicality and lyricism. The story is bringing a night jam-packed with Time: 1:00 pm onwards Date: 26 July (Friday) all your worries once you come articulates of phil Hogan, a crafty fashion, music, appealing delicacies Venue: international club, sanepa Venue: borderlands eco to the party. The DJs for this tenant farmer, his outsized daughter and drinks along with zealous, 9801032305, 9851132305 Adventure resort, bhote Koshi beautiful ladies walking on the ramp awesome party will be DJ palden Josie, and James (Jamie) Tyrone, 4381214/4381425 showcasing some elegant and chic end of the summer pool party Tamang, DJ Man ixh, and DJ Jr. (based on the dramaturge’s Ladies, it is time to go green in a outfits. so, for the fashion bugs is being organized this July by candy sagar singh. alcoholic older brother), who whole different style! pack your come to the Tamas Laya, where AMA events. The event will be Ticket price: rs. 399 (without comes for anauspicious date in the bags and take your spouse with you can admire and experience the accompanied by DJ chaos, DJ complimentary drink) moonlight. What begins as a rustic you to spend some quality time promotional show of Fashion Gala Finzok, DJ rabbit and DJ rupesh rs. 699 (with complimentary travesty gradually connects the at borderlands eco Adventure 2013. playing their groovy music. so go on drink) audience with the cleansing power resort. This event can help and grab your swimsuits and take a of reclamation. Do not miss this you unwind, relieve your stress White House Fair splash in the pool along with your Teej Exhibition one time opportunity to see eugene and celebrate womanhood. opening Date: 16 August (Friday) friends. Also enjoy the delicious opening date: 22 August o’Neill’s creation. closing Date: 17 August (saturday) food served with drinks. After all it’s (Monday) Fun activities, games and music Ticket price: rs. 500, rs. 200 and rs. Time: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm the end of summer. closing Date: 26 August (Friday) are further highlights of the 100 (for students with iD) event. The ticket price includes Venue: Trade Tower, Thapathali Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm transportation, accommodation 4466531 The Project X Venue: Fourth floor, United World and a 3-meal package. Date: 3 August (saturday) Trade center, Tripureshwor White House Graduate school of Time: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am 4117101 Ticket price: rs. 4,000 (For Management is organizing White Venue: Aroma restro and bar, Turn to page 19 for details on The festival of red is just around couples) House b-fiesta 2013 and Himalayan sanepa live performances around town. the corner. Teej is a three-day rs. 2,300 (For ladies) science Fair 2013 on 16 and 17 9818414131, 9841484919, festival of lavish food items and August at Trade Tower in Thapathali. 9803498628, 9808569110 Disclaimer: unyielding fasts dedicated to Fashion Gala 2013 b-fiesta is aimed towards the Fr!day does not endorse any women. Teej exhibition organized (Promotional show) management students of different The project X, an events event printed, mentioned or by Women’s creation center Date: 27 July (saturday) institutions and aims to provide a management company, is coming listed in the publication. event platform to enhance team effort, up with the event by the same since 2002 promotes small-scale Time: 5:00 pm participants are advised to cross- competition and communication name: The project X. DJ Niral women entrepreneurs. This Venue: Tamas Laya, Naxal refer to sources for validation. 9801087599 skills among students. Meanwhile and DJ rabbit will be spinning the exhibition which started small events Fr!!day Issue 179 | 24 July 2013 11

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test drive it. The participants The three members of sian had to complete 20 tasks, find band – Deepak sharma, 10 treasures and complete Dinesh sharma and sonam other activities. The winners Lama – belted out a number were determined by the points of Nepali and bollywood hits. collected from the tasks and The response of the crowd treasures they accomplished. was quite overwhelming. “it’s sahana Vajracharya and Dawa not just the crowd who had sherpa were the winners a great time, but we too had followed up by priyanka Karki fun performing for such a and Nilu Doma sherpa as first responsive crowd,” said the Ecosport Amazing outdoors on 13 July. The event runners up and pramod Jaiswal members of sian band. The Motor Rally aimed to encourage domestic finished in third position. The event was managed by AMA Dibesh Dangol tourism and pokhara as a prizes were handed over by events, saying that this kind of Kathmandu, 13 July destination in particular, also the Akash Golchha, Director of Go program gets people together ending point of the rally that Ford in pokhara. and refreshes their mind. A motor rally titled ecosport started from Kathmandu. Continued from page 1 This was the second week of Amazing Motor rally was Ford ecosport was the lead A Treat for Music lovers presented by Green Line center, the international saturday which organized by Go Ford in vehicle for event, and all Urika Shrestha concert series featured sian band and will go on for saturdays of association with party Nepal interested participants got to Lalitpur,13 July binay Lama. coming four months. hallofframe

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5 6 7 Rotary E-Club for District is Here! 13 July, The International Club Rotarians flocked to The International Club on Saturday morning for the first ever Charter Presentation Ceremony of Rotary E-Club of District 3292, Nepal. The Rotary E-Club was launched as a social meeting place for professional folks with little leisure time. It is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders, who provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The ceremony ended after the toast proposal by Charter President Nominee Tonil Maharjan by clapping for the health and happiness of RI President John Burton, First Lady Jetta and for greater success of Rotary International. Rotary E-Club will conduct its weekly meeting on the club’s websites at a flexible day and time. 1. Kamal Mani Dixit 2. Pawan Shrestha 3. Siba Bhakta Rajbhandary and Yogendra Man Pradhan 4. Dilendra Raj Shrestha, Jeevan Kumar Shrestha and Anil Shrestha 5. Sarbinda K.C 6. Rebina Mulmi Bajracharya and Sofila Vaidya 7. Mahesh Bajracharya and Tonil Maharjan

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3 3 Wow Pool Party Wheeling for Lokmaya 13 July, Aroma Restaurant and Fitness Centre 6 July, Basundhara Organized by Wow Events and Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 and Cycle Entertainment and sponsored by City Network Nepal organized a cycle San Miguel, the promotional pool rally with co-ordination of Green City party at Aroma Restaurant and Hospital. The rally was undertaken to Fitness Centre started around 2 generate funds for the treatment and in the afternoon. DJ Nishant and education of Lokmaya, a 9-month-old DJ Chou from UK entertained girl with digestive defect at birth. The people with their dance beats. treatment is due to take place at the Heavy downpour disturbed the festive environment for a few cycle-friendly Green City Hospital, which linked with Cycle City to organize this rally on 6 July. hours but good food and drinks kept them busy. The party grabbed its The Chief of Army Staff, Gaurav Shumsher JBR, was the chief guest, whereas beat after the rain stopped. Some people got back into the pool while special guest of the program was senior film maker and literateur Yadav some continued grooving by the poolside. The organizers had arranged Kharel. vodka pong and other games, which built more fun and added spirit to the whole event. 1. Mohit Bamsha Acharya, K.N Manandhar and Shirjan Regmi 2. Shrada Thakuri 3. Gaurab Shamsher JB Rana 1. Rajiv Chitrakar and Bidhan Pradhan 2. DJ Chou 3. DJ Nishant 4. Ashma Singh 1 2 3 4 5

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13 July, Moksh 13 July bore witness to much thrashing of the skins and an eclectic array of sounds as Moksh hosted the Drummers’ Day Out II. Drummers from the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Nepal Music Center and just those who have garnered a buzz with their independent or band playing, made their mark on a rainy day in Moksh. Rajat Rai, the guitarist from Cadenza, and currently a teacher at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, spoke of his delight at the turnout. “You can see how the hall is packed. We did expect a crowd, but this is just very encouraging for all drummers,” Rai concluded. 1. Rajat Rai 2. Kiran Shahi 3. Bijent Bikram Shah 4. Mayo Shimonishi and Inap Raj Shrestha 5. Kismat D. Shrestha 6. Jay Ram 7. Sanjay Shrestha

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Mahindra Launches New Quanto

14 July, Everest Hotel To mark the official launch of Mahindra’s new car Quanto, a compact SUV that is designed for the export market, Agni Corp and Mahindra & Mahindra organized a press release amongst a presence of media personnel and the company’s stakeholders. Followed by the inauguration of Evolution Automobiles at Babarmahal, four variants of the model were announced publicly at the hotel. Speaking at the press meet, Chaitanya R. Kagalkar, Manager-International Operations, said, “This new car is a perfect match for successful people who are looking forward to a happy lifestyle.”

1. Cabinet Shrestha and Chaitanya R Kagalkar 2. Pritima Shakya and Sunita Bajracharya 3. Raghav Baniya 4. Anish Karki 5. Tarun Bajracharya entertainment let the good times begin

Grandiose personified Senior actor Nir Shah is perhaps best known for his majestic voice. And meeting him in person isn’t that different either—his voice is truly commanding. And he would own the area he is in just by his body language and his penetrating gaze. But behind all that, he is indeed a demure person, who feels that he has more responsibilities towards Nepali film industry, bearing the glamor world on his experienced shoulders. Bijaya Adhikari

sn’t 44 years an experience active, you will truly be able to make the cut!” I cannot! I have done films— experience with these films, or maturity enough? For deliver.” But even at such cut-throat both facing the camera and but also because there are Ia performing artist, these In 1966, Shah was first times, becoming a soldier of behind it—and I have learnt hopes that originality will now many years of experience captured into the 32mm with fortune was somewhat easy that being the person that you be respected, and that we get would mean that the camera Pariwartan. He remembers the for Shah. “I should consider want to be is more important, to see quality films coming.” has seen the entire life days back then, “The process myself lucky. I didn’t have to more gratifying than just When asked if he can and times. But Shah, who was lengthy, somewhat tiring wait for films.” Within trying to be one. Maybe I remember any particular too. It was like awaiting the 6 months from couldn’t have had a heart as incident in his career that results for Lok Sewa Aayog. Pariwartan, light as now, had I been in any he can never forget, Shah Your name would be printed Shah did other profession. I never came becomes sternly rational, in Gorkhapatra announcing Pony Boy, to the film industry because “How can I? Thousands of that you have been selected a film made I wanted a short-lived fame people come into this field to star in a film. Films in Calcutta. and glory. For me, films are every day. It’s a glamor world, were scarce back then. And when spiritual escapades, they are people with craziest of heads One film would be Royal Nepal my academic achievements. and funniest of attitudes made every 2 or 3 Film Association Audiences love me as Shah, can be found in this field. If years, and obviously, was established they give me compliments there were some incidents it was not necessary in Nepal, his about my acting, but it is in here or there then I would that you would career-defining role films that I truly find myself. pin-point. But mentioning in Mann Ko Bandh I extend the deepest of my one or two incidents would was filmed. Soon after, gratitude to my fans. Their mean degrading the memory Shah got involved in the love and support have helped of another. I, however, do proudly carries the name of a first Nepali film in color me here.” carry an empty heart when ceremonial Nepali film actor, titled Kumari. He says, There were times in I remember friends and maintains, “Learning never “I was not a lead actor Nepali films that room for colleagues who have left us ends. I keep reminding myself in those films. I should experimentation was very for the better journey of to harp on to this because even say that I was narrow. Films are and were afterlife. Their faces, traits and trying to be better means you only a bit more than an taken something as the parallel peculiarity come to my eyes are active. And if you are extra. So, my big break universe of the society. often. There were fantastic would be Sindoor. After The stories were taken to senior artists whom we have that historical film, I have a high degree of emotions, lost, production controllers never had to wait for any film. melodramatic love stories, who lost their lives in They just kept coming to me.” accentuated action sequences accidents, and others who have 33 years have passed since and flashy songs. Shah labels just left the field out of spite Sindoor, and sure enough, these as traditional and says and vanished. They will always films just knock at Shah’s that he has been in the length be missed.” doors. Moments before he of the entire Nepali film And what about the number sat down for this particular industry as though he has lived of films? Shah gives a subtle interview, he signed for it just yesterday. His qualms, nudge to that. “I shouldn’t be the film titled Buddha Was however, remains that directors lying. I have rejected more Born in Nepal. His confident then were too skeptical to try film offers than I have actually persona gives all the hints that new things, or refrained from done. It’s not because I did there could be—he does not getting into the dimensions not want to, but because I did even seem to imply that he has that they had not explored not have the time to. You see, any intent of ceasing. before. “An overwhelming this is the life of glamor, and “Films have made me who surge goes inside of me when life is beautiful. I have truly I am today,” Shah beams as I see the contrast of people lived with the films that I his face forms a smile that then and now. Here today, have done, and maybe without recollects all those years of we have experimenters that them it would not make sense. rigorous and relentless faces have attempted to encompass Only death does me apart from he portrayed as characters. aspects that have never ever films.” “Can you imagine where I been tried or tested. I am glad Even as the veteran prefers would be or what I would be not just because I have lived to new ideas and hence new film if I was not an actor? At least see this day and have a family makers and directors, Shah entertainment Fr!day Issue 179 | 24 July 2013 15

says that he has always had that will always carry a proud story, but it cannot be the only of presentation should have and achievement make him a respectful experience with history in Nepali cinema. He story. This shows utter lack a rational backing. Allow arguably the most experienced director Tulsi Ghimire. “He is puts, “If I could make Basanti of knowledge—open minds yourself to bring originality, actor and director in Nepal. an easy-going man,” he puts again, I will do so—again and seemed to have bottled up.” try to conceive something Having played a vital role ingeniously, “He knows what again. Diamond Shumser Rana What is his suggestion different every time you even in shaping the industry, he he is doing, and also knows delivered a novel, but it had then? Shah replies, “Open up! think. continues to promote Nepali the flow of a particular story all the qualities of becoming a Work on the thought process “First think, and then bring films while suggesting they by heart. Ghimire has this film. Its story had weight, but I first. Before making a film, it to practice!” should avoid shock value, and eponymous relation between don’t think I very truly justified ask questions as to why you Undoubtedly, Nir Shah is instead work on improving reality and cinema. He does the film. Basanti or any other should be making a film, or one of the most celebrated the substance delivered by not bind the actors to balls and story, for that matter, needs telling a story. Don’t think that icons of Nepalese film the movie. Even after decades chains, and thus comes a natural to pinch me. All the films that making a film is about shooting. industry and has lived of service, Shah continues to combination of dialogue of the I have been involved in have Films are about presentation, through its thick and thin. promote the film industry with actor and the scene from the touched me and generated a which means every aspect His impressive accolade his guardianship and wisdom. ! director. The flow can be seen definitive psyche. I shall direct in all his films. He is a genius films only when they truly like that.” As co-actors, Shah touch me to the core. I don’t recounts the names of Mithila need to, and I definitely don’t, Sharma, Gauri Malla, Subhadra rush into the director’s chair.” Adhikari and the others. He With almost half a century justifies, “They are natural born spent in the film industry, actors. A well known fact is when asked if Nepali films that performing arts is not just have established their identity, about flat acting, it is equally and where the industry is about reacting. These ladies headed, Shah says that he has have excelled in reacting acting. an already prepared answer to It’s the combination of action it: “No!”

Can you imagine where i would be or what i would be if i was not an actor? At least i cannot! i have done films— both facing the camera and behind it and reaction that builds up the He elaborates, “Nepali films chemistry and gives depth to a never had an identity—it did scene. No actor can be a good not have one 50 years ago, actor if his or her co-star is it does not have it yet. Yes, performing poorly.” there are newer and more With some famous films in exciting film makers coming, his directorial portfolio, Shah their ideas are outlandish but is an established director as wholesome. A certain identity well. However, he says that might be made in the future, direction is not something he but right at this moment, would rush for. He believes there is no such identity. The the best movie he’s directed story looks like Nepali, but is Masan, as he feels that it the presentation is as alien gained much acclaim during as possible. It makes me real and after its release in addition sad to see that desperation to its standardized making. His has driven the film makers to notable acclaim, Basanti and resort to sexual imagery. Sex Basudev also fall under films could be an element of the kathmandu never a dull moment A Time Capsule: Hotel Shanker Suprasanna Aryal Fast Facts :The first round of peace talks between the Nepali government and the Maoists was held in Hotel S hanker.

odernization has somehow changed The Anatomy the cityscape of Kathmandu from External View Mhow it used be centuries ago. Past the main gate and after a few minutes’ walk through the However, there are testaments of regimes lane, we reached the building. The white building looks like a of the past, in the form of monuments two-storied old palace from the outside. While I was staring and buildings that are well preserved. at it with awe, Bijay Man Shrestha, the Front Office Manager Having gone through good times and bad, of the hotel, briefed us about the building. “When the palace they’ve survived fire, earthquakes and was being transformed into a hotel, each of the two stories was many other natural calamities. From what divided into two interiorly,” informed Shrestha. A closer look still remains of the ancient history, Hotel at the walls that hold old artistic designs made me feel like I Shanker is one; the revamped form of traveled back in time to the Rana regime. There’s a swimming “Agni Shumsher Bhawan”. pool and a garden right in front, making the place look livelier. Other ancient buildings still in existence Internal View Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg Walking through the peaceful corridors and climbing up the Bal Mandir, Naxal History stairs, I felt like I was inside a graceful palace. We first went to Keshar Mahal, Thamel The building was established in 1894 Durbar Hall, on the first floor. The walls and ceilings of the hall Gyanodaya School, Sanepa AD by Kumar Narsingh Rana, the still have the old carvings. Looking at my own reflection in the architect of Singha Durbar. It was centuries-old mirror there brought from England did make me made for Jeet Shamsher Rana, the feel elegant for a while. Then we came back to the ground floor. Southern Commanding General of the Location: We were directed towards Kailash Hall, and were shown the A 2 minutes’ distance away from the former Royal Army at that time. It got passed on to vintage speakers by the ceiling that still function, though not as Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher Rana Palace in Durbar Marg perfectly as it used to. Old windows dating back a hundred years Contact: 4410151, 4410152 and then to his son, Agni Shamsher placed at Kunti Bar are other attractions of the building. Rana. Late Queen Aishwarya and her The eclectic architecture and interiors reflect lavish lifestyles of two sisters, the erstwhile Queen Komal the old regime. With all these preserved, the renovation saw the (Remember that it isn’t a public museum where you and Princess Prekshya were born in addition of many Newari architectural structures to the building, can walk in and enjoy exploring the historic details the palace. Later in the year 1964 AD, like tiki jhya (Newari-styled windows), encryption of different after buying a ticket, but of course you can plan to go Ram Shanker Shrestha bought the images on the walls and other furnishings, giving the building a for a fine dining experience. You can give them a call palace to turn it into the hotel. grand blend of neo-classical Rana style and Newari architecture. before heading in.)

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Singing National Tunes Internationally Anubhuti Poudyal

Continued from page 1 hink of three things. Think of a big name in music Oon Jasto and so on have been a many sense. We always practiced First, a stadium in UK industry and they have had part of Nepalese music industry regularly. We are doing it now Tacclaimed globally. Second, shows in Wembley, AC/DC, for more than a decade and as well. I guess we are ready for a Nepali band with international Take that, Oasis, The Beatles, have somehow retained their Wimbley,” says Amrit. For a band recognition. Third, an event that Madonna, Metallica, Green day, reputation. of a country without a single could draw thousands of Nepali Foo Fighters and so on. There auditorium appropriate for live The merger from around the world to Europe. have been shows that have been performances, an international How was the merger between I could give you all three in one revered and loved throughout arena is not just an important Nepathya and Wembley possible? sentence - Nepathya playing live the world. Wembley is a pride. achievement; it is immensely If we look at it the right way, it in Wembley.Nepali band playing And Nepal will soon a part of commendable one too. will not come as a surprise at all. in international arena and that this legacy. Wembley has always encouraged Nepal and Wembley too for commercial purposes- this Nepathya as a band artists that are special. Nepathya The merger has been made could look like a distant dream. Termed as “the most earthy fits that criterion perfectly. “We possible with our best band. “Not quite. We have the ability of Nepali bands”, Nepathya went through a long process After successfully attending and to organize these programs. All has been creating music for as was required to organize an performing in major concerts and we need to do is some work,” more than 24 years. They are event as grand. But it was worth music festivals around the world, shares Arpan Sharma, Director pioneers in blending Nepali folk every bit of hassle. We want to Nepathya is ready to meet its fans of Nepalaya. Nepalaya is the songs into rock music creating target the Nepalese who have in Wembley. “The bookings have official manager of the band a contemporary feel to tunes settled abroad and also every been great. I have had people call and is a huge influence in and melodies that have always person actually who has a thing from around Europe and even making this concert possible. US for details of the program,” Why Wembley? Mastered on an acoustic guitar with shares Arpan. It is one of the most reputed minimal gadgets or virtually no “We need good music. Nepathya arenas for any artist to be a supplementary effects, gypsy jazz is a as a band has opened doors to part of. Wembley is known to many others who have a dream to host concerts but only after genre that provides ample opportunity perform in a prestigious platform. much consideration. It has to for artists to flaunt their picking skills This is not just an event. It live up to the expectation of and different types of right-hand is more like an assembly of that audience who go there techniques. Nepali people in an outstanding for the location if not for the environment enjoying and band. “Wembley has regular existed in the corners of the for good music,” says Arpan. In celebrating our music with their audience. These people country. Their songs are known an international platform, it is family and friends,” shares Amrit. might not know the band to represent Nepal just the way impossible for a band to perform that is playing but they it is at the moment. At the time unless they are revered by a Nepathya has chosen tunes and trust the stadium to host of civil war, the message from considerable number of people. melodies from far and wide in exceptional shows,” their songs was filled with hope Nepathya’s popularity is evident Nepal. So when you are a part of says Sharma. at the time of distress. Social through this merger. this event, you will be instantly messages have always been a part welcomed by the beautiful tunes What it means to the band of the band. The popularity of of this country though you are Amrit Gurung is the guardian this band can only be explained thousands of miles away. So wait and the lead vocalist of the band. by the retention of their tunes in until 3 August 2012 when the “It is just another performance the mind of the people long after band makes its appearance in the if you look at it. But it is in the release of the song. Songs grand Wimbley. What are they a platform that is immensely like Chekya Chekyo, Jomsomai going to perform? I guess we will respected. As a band you Bazarma, Resham, Bheda ko just have to be patient. For now, discussed playing in Wimbley. let the curtains rise! This is a dream come true in musique Fr!day IssueIssue 179 179 | 24| 24 July July 2013 2013 19

live wire Gypsy Saturdays Immerse yourself in the sultry sound of Gypsy Jazz as Hari Maharjan and Dharmendra Mali put together an acoustic soirée that embraces the traditional French along with the fusion of local tunes. Prabal Man Dhaubhadel

estaurants, lounges colleague, Maharjan adds and bars buzz electric that much of the soloist’s Rwith live performances energy transcends from the when it comes to weekends. fluidity of the background Especially on Fridays and rhythm. Saturdays eateries and pubs Since the genre is purely attract capacity crowds to see instrumental, music of this their favorite artists perform sort finds difficulty to thrive in live in front of them. “In fact, our country as conventionalists the live platform is where an still carry the perception artist grows; the stage helps that music without lyrics is them discover the true potential incomplete. As lyrics elude in them and bring out the the musical dimension in magic of music. Also it might these arrangements due to sound mystical but a performer the lack of vocals, a certain can harness energy from the audience group is automatically ambience of the venue and the lost. However, what listeners attendants present. Believe it or need to understand is that not but the crowd has a pivotal the absence of words and role in how our performances voice is supplemented by the shape up,” says guitar maestro depth and the sweep of the Hari Maharjan. Also, it’s good notes. Yet he believes that the news for all his fans and guitar growth of music especially lovers because you have an with the ongoing-progress exclusive chance to listen to A meager arrangement and a spontaneous session,” says classical modes of playing and of live listening culture will Maharjan playing Gypsy Jazz music derived from jazz while Prasanga Shrestha, Director in modern days – incorporation effectively provide a larger live. The genre is a unique and incorporating traditional of JJ Sultans Studios, the event jazz and blues instruments such podium for genres like gypsy truly captivating guitar form elements from our society management company taking as the sax, accordion and the jazz to flourish and that that Maharjan himself is very and local instruments, each care of everything behind the violin, quite popular among attempts of event organizers fond of. texture blended with the music upcoming event ‘An Evening European fusions. In my project such as JJ Sultans Studios will “I was mesmerized to hear in a delicate way. Instantly of Gypsy Jazz featuring Hari I am eager to mash up the flute have leading roles behind it. a completely different sound I knew, I wanted to arrange Maharjan’. Shows have been and the sarangi, while probably Owing deep appreciation to of the guitar when I stumbled something for a much bigger scheduled for the evening of 27 featuring works of Kutumba in the management company, onto one of his performances. crowd; pre-arranged rather than July Trisara Lounge (Lazimpat), near future. In and about gypsy Maharjan expects an respectively. The duo of Hari jazz, we basically work with enthusiastic crowd of all age Maharjan and Dharmendra elementary modes of the gypsy groups beyond just foreigners RVL Radio Mali who have been regular jazz while trying to feature and tourists performers of Gypsy Jazz music local improvisations to enhance who are inclined to soft CHARTS at Sunday afternoons at Yellow the listeners experience by and pleasant music NEPALI CHART House will deliver their finest adding some familiar riffs and along with all those 1 Jau Ki basu - sabin rai improvisations on the given tunes.” As far as the instrument who crave the 2 paurakhi - Lochan rijal weekend. goes for now, it’s a two-man sound of an 3 raat Ki raani - Hemanta rana Gypsy Jazz – the genre project. 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facebook.com/rvlradio www.rvlradio.com @rvlradio timeoff eat, drink, party – live Kathmandu in a Cycle This weekend, ignite the adventure junkie in you and don’t mind getting a little rough and dirty. Wipe down the cycle gathering dust in your garage or rent a cycle for a day at one of the stores in town. Let’s do some cycling around Kathmandu, shall we? Learn a bit more about the city, get some exercise and have a whole lot of fun! Pooja Pradhan Illustration Illustration Anjan Ale by

7:00 am to 8:00 am on the straight path until you the tarred road which ends up road towards Lazimpat through no one really cares, if you are The mornings at Patan Durbar see a pond on your right. It has at Kupondole. From there cycle Jamal. This is where we suggest sweaty and stinky so feel free to Square is unlike anything you a temple in the middle and is your way up to Tundikhel via you be really careful. At the first just explore it. If you are not have seen. Let the world slow called Pimbahal Pokhari. On Thapathali and Tripureswor. crossroad after you leave Garden that confident cycling in the down. Watch the people perform your left should be a chips shop We know that the untrimmed of Dreams on the left, turn right crowded streets then just walk. their daily activities - the shops - famous for their home-made grassland is the last place you towards Uttar Dhoka Road, and It’s been a while since you had opening for business, joggers flavored chips. We suggest you would want to go, but Tundikhel follow that road until you find your lunch, so grab a snack. Go getting fit, people making temple buy as many as you can for the is where the fun is. Watch a Tukuche Thakali Kitchen on to BK’s for some fries or go to koras. Buy some rice grains at the road ahead. Choose from a wide cricket match or a football battle your left. At Tukuche enjoy a Mandala Street and enjoy some square or bring some from home variety that includes pineapple, for free. Even better, tag along sumptuous, traditional Thakali falafel. to feed the numerous pigeons cheese, onion, various spices and with the group and rejuvenate thali for lunch. A vegetarian that flock the durbar square. banana chips among others.They the youth in you. Devour on the thali will cost Rs. 375 and a non 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm come in for a small price of Rs. chips that you brought along. vegetarian option will cost Rs. A great day should have a 8:00 am to 8:45 am 20 to Rs. 100 depending on the Remember, we suggested you 405. great end. You have explored Take the road going to package size. buy as many packets as possible the city throughout the day. Bangalamukhi as you pass Patan because you will have to share it 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm There is no better way to end museum, the stone water spout 9:00 am to 10:30 am with your new pals. Take the route via Naag Pokhari it than by watching it go from and Cafe du Temple on your Leave the chips shop on your to Naxal. Inside the premises buzzing to calm. From the hill right. You will find yourself at left, the pond on your right, and 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm of Mike’s Breakfast is Indigo of Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Swotha at the first intersection. take the road that heads towards Retrace your steps to Sundhara Gallery. You can use this time as seems like a sea of twinkling The courtyard’s atmosphere is west. Soon you will reach the where stands the tall and proud, a breather from all the cycling stars in the evening. The far from the relative hustle and main road of Pulchowk. Take the nine-storied Dharahara. The and rushing around to admire cycle ride is not long; just five bustle of the awaking Patan road going towards Jhamsikhel tickets cost Rs. 50 for Nepalese the intricate Thangka made by minutes of pedaling. But it is a Durbar Square. Drink a cup of Chowk and stop for a heavy nationals and a little extra for Gan Bhakta Lama. Or take a look bit confusing, so do not hesitate organic Nepali tea or coffee. A breakfast at Café Soma. You are foreigners. The newbies should at the luxurious Tibeten carpets to ask for directions. Enjoy a cup of black tea will cost you Rs. going to be cycling the whole day embrace themselves for the that is actually brought back glorious sunset from the hilltop, 62 and a cup of milk tea will cost so make sure you are fueled up. 213 steps’ climb. The climb is from Tibet. If you are interested if you make it on time. Else, Rs. 99. For those with company, a Café Soma offers a full English breathtaking and so is the view in photographs then check out the night view is stunning from pot of black tea will cost Rs.111 breakfast for Rs. 500 and Eggs from the balcony. The height the landscapes and portraits by Swayambhunath. In fact, the and a pot of milk tea will cost Benedict for Rs. 390. can be intimidating for some, but James Jambrone, Thomas Kelly evening at Swayambhu itself is Rs. 150. take a deep breathe and take it and Dan Miller. The artworks a beautiful experience not to be 10:30 am to 12:30 pm one step at a time; after all what are for sale so if you end up missed. 8:45 am to 9:00 am Now that you are full and happy, is the point of climbing up those liking something, go ahead and Cycle back to the square. get ready for some more cycling. spiral stairs and not braving up buy it or book it at least. Note: The time taken to travel Take the path on your right at Reach Jhamsikhel Chowk and to enjoy the magnificent, bird’s from one place to another highly the second intersection. The turn right. Continue in this road eye view of the valley. 4:15 pm to 6:00 pm depends on your pace of cycling. Bhimsen temple; the only temple and ride down a steep slope that Its almost time to call it a day. The above itinerary is based on slow that has tiles on the outer wall you will reach eventually. Once 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm Pass Durbarmarg to reach pacing, allowing you to enjoy the should be on your left. Continue at the foot of the hill pedal along It is lunchtime. Take the busy Thamel. This is the place where surrounding as you move forward. timeoff Fr!day Issue 179 | 24 July 2013 21

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Review Very few bands recapture the allure after their lead singer moves on or passes is probably the best away. AC/DC did it well after the death of Bon Scott, Van Halen trudged on and flip- driving track out of flopped between their lead singers but there was one band that had some great big the lot, and maybe shoes to fill after the death of their lead vocalist, Layne Staley. too radio-friendly for Alice In Chains were the pioneers of Grunge along with Soundgarden and Mother the regular AiC fan. Love Bone in Seattle in the late 80s. The heart and soul of the band unequivocally was And then there is the lead singer Layne Staley. Their music was the closest metal came to grunge and what title track, The Devil made them stand apart, were the synchronized vocals of guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Put Dinosaurs Here. Layne Staley. When grunge took over the world in the early 90s Alice In Chains were There is a reason why part of a movement that awestruck and mesmerized crowds around the globe. But it is the title track as as their stardom grew brighter, Staley slipped deeper into drug addiction and after a it is easily, the most public battle of 10 years, he passed away due to said problems in 2002. memorable song on However, Cantrell had other ideas as he recruited William Duvall to join the band the record, and has a from 2005 as a part of their reunion performances and soon, bestowed the honor on mantra like delivery him of being the new singer for Alice In Chains. Cantrell knew Alice In Chains had in its chorus that will A lbum to live on. having you humming With DuVall as the new vocalist, the band duly kept their USP of sync-vocals for days on. Grunge as well as retaining their driving riffs and hypnotic pseudo-hymns that will have comes alive with the you head banging and mood tilting in near psychedelia. The follow up to their 2009 song Lab Monkey. A record, Black Gives Way To Blue (a great album in its own right) is The Devil Put real throwback to the Dinosaurs Here released in March 2013. The title itself is rightly tongue-in-cheek old AiC vibe that has a lot of gnashing in its music and vocals; a great little wah- as Cantrell himself explains.” The devil put dinosaurs here / Jesus don’t like a queer wah solo to boot, a great song. / No problem with faith / Just fear; what’s the old joke?” Cantrell said. “There are Breath On A Window is a DuVall special with him taking most vocal duties two things you never want to get into a conversation or argument about: politics and and it works perfectly. A nice little semi-acoustic number is Scalpel. DuVall and religion. But I guess we’re going to be talking about this for a while.” Cantrell pitch melodies that are too addictive to forget on this one. Sludge Metal Now there is a certain menace with every AiC album and this one does not fail is bombarded at your senses again with Phantom Limb. The opening riff would to deliver. The first track Hollow begins the album with those heavy riffs and moves make any metal band envious but it is the combination of the harmonic singing along to give a grand track to remember. The album really kicks off from the track and driving chords that make it a monster. Stone. The low bass that intros the song, to the guitars hovering over like bats in a All in all, a good album and a good listen. Most songs might take more than dark night; add to that those ominous vocals and you have an apt soundtrack if you one listening to grow on you, but once you do; you’ll be singing along menacingly ever go zombie-hunting! It is dark and twisted like that. And brilliant too! Voices as well.! highspirits Islam but just with the Urdu Sharaab comes 5:90 itself. To not seemingly for the love of drinking language. endorse alcohol consumption, Sharaab comes from the from the Arabic I would like to extract a quote Arabic word sharb, which word sharb, which from a website here—”5:90 in simply means an alcoholic simply means an Al-Qur’an says to its believers beverage. Its counterpart alcoholic beverage. to abstain from intoxication, Sharaab versus Sharafat is sharbet or non-alcoholic games of chances and idol Bijaya Adhikari beverage. Sharaab was word harm comes from this worshipping. Nowhere is it introduced to Urdu Arabic word. Al-Qur’an mentioned that consuming through Persian usage that clearly denotes that anything alcohol is a sin, but it says that particularizes Sharaab as a that causes person to lose it is the handiwork of Satan wine fermented from grapes. himself/herself and bring and Musalmaan should remain Etymologically speaking, forth harm onto oneself or away from intoxication. Not sharaab is actually red wine, the others is haraam. The from consumption, but from which during the 17th century abstinence, even though it intoxication.” Persia was considered the seems too harsh onto alcohol Taking the righteous path drinks of sahebs or people of only, is actually applicable to and following a lifestyle of worth. anything that causes harm, mannerism in Urdu is called The fallacy that sharaab is wastes time, wastes money, sharafat. A long standing a religious element of Islam and renders people incapable. debate remains whether comes right around here — as In Urdu, this is called fazool taking alcohol and still being it was a popular drink amongst shugal, which is an act a shareef (the one who follows shaayars, or poets. In courts performed that cannot bring sharafat) is possible or not. and among elites in Persia, results of any worth. Purists keep themselves away shaayars recited poetry, and Why are there alcohol from any kind of indulgence the prize to the winner of the consumers amongst some because, like mentioned earlier, contest was sharaab, offered to Muslims then? A quick search they consider it fazool shugal, them in metallic pitchers. After over the internet shows that or the acts that render no the extension of the religion famous Urdu poet Ghalib results. to Western and Eastern world mentions sharaab in many To add it all up, sharaab from the Middle East, these of his sufiyana shaayaris has been in the dictionary concepts confined into the (poems with special stanzas). of Urdu for more than 3,000 efore any preconceived religion. pages of history, but the words Some other Urdu poets of years now, and a prevalent notions kick in, let me Now let’s begin. This remained. Musalman (Islam religion misbelief is that sharaab has a Bmake this absolutely article attempts to shed Islam considers any kind followers) also shed light on direct connection with Islam. clear—according to Al-Qur’an light on the popular wine— of intoxication as haraam. sharaab. Why such contrast It does not – as long as there 5:90, ‘intoxication’ of any kind Sharaab, and how it has Once again, etymology plays then? The answer lies in is a well-defined line between has been abstained from Islam little or nothing to do with wonders here. The English the statement of Al-Qur’an consumption and intoxication.!