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4 8 10 15 17 20 feature events hallofframe entertainment gourmet highspirits The story of a man who ‘Evolving Within’ Some much celebrated Sahaj Man Shrestha shares An assuming locale for The recent zero tolerance initiated the sole factor assembles the works of personalities were caught the changes that Nepal everything from sweet to drink driving policy does that has prompted growth four prominent artists in our frames during the television has undergone savoury. Learn about the have it’s pros, but if you are in other facets of Illam’s that form Kathmandu fifth edition of The College over the years, and his eating options situated to drink and drive, a few economic development. Quartet. Ambassador. journey in the TV industry. around Naxal. advice will come handy.
The Feat of Feasting Traditional food in a vibrant cultural setting is an experience one seldom gets these days. For those who have forgotten the authentic taste of a Newari feast and for those who have never experienced it before, here is your chance to witness a traditional fiesta—Vo’ye.
— Akriti Shilpakar Model: R omi P ujari; Venue and Food C ourtesy: Wunjala Moskva
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The Feat of Feasting
he mild chill of the early and spiritual experience that the the Kumari route. The tour will morning mist is a strong ceremonies, folklore, rituals and come to a halt at Basantapur sign of the arrival of music will create. The event’s Durbar Square for the main Tthe festive season in first occurrence last year during event of the day, where the Kathmandu. With a plethora Indra Jatra saw 300 participants participants will get to indulge of festivals marked red in the enjoy the traditional feast. in the elaborate Newar feast. Nepali calendar, one can already Giving it continuity this year The event is for both locals smell the burning incense in the “we want to make it an annual and expats alike to experience air, and the melting of butter- event and eventually the the profound celebration. It lamps. highlight of the year - a limited is also an attempt to keep the The mere sound of festivals seating feast which is the talk traditional Newar feast alive can get ones stomach growling, of the town. There is not much that is fast being replaced by for along with the festivity and point to putting in so much an easier and “convenient” 20 dishes. “We discovered this women dressed in traditional celebrations comes the assurance effort if we cannot finally make buffet dinner affair. Gyawali Ma Pucha last year and they Newari attire. of a feast; at least so is the story this event reach that status,” adds, “Glamorization of belong to Lagan Tole. They If everything you have read of Kathmandu. Festivities bring says Raj Gyawali, Founder tradition brings it back into started the catering business this far has sparked a curiosity a heart-warming feast that is Director of SocialTours. vogue, thereby helping slow several years ago. Now they run enough to get you craving for as much a delight to the heart The tour will come to a halt at one of the best known Newari some chiura, choyela, and an as it is to the stomach. Vo’ye, catering services in town,” array of tantalizing delicacies, the Newari feast, is close to the Basantapur Durbar Square for the shares Gyawali. The feast will then reserve a seat for yourself hearts, and fresh in the minds of main event of the day, where the have a traditional format with and for those you plan to bring anyone who has had a chance to participants will get to indulge in the sukul or hay mats for seating along. With limited seating experience the culinary delight. arrangements, and a free-flow arrangements, the possibility of For those who have never had elaborate Newar feast. of Newari liquor: aila and losing this opportunity is pretty a taste of this gastronomic thwon. But what makes it even high. I know I want to be a part grandeur, SocialTours extends As devotees parade around the degradation. We hope that more special is the presentation; of this cultural experience so I an invitation for a Newari feast. and spectators watch, the city events of this nature will help the entire feast will be served by have my seat booked ! SocialTours, a five time will be transformed into its preserve tradition.” To be held responsible tourism award festive mode. The event will at Dwarika Chen, a recently nominee, and Powerful Hands, enable the participants to soak in renovated traditional Newari At a Glance: an event management company, the vibrant local culture, as they house right next to Kathmandu What Vo’ye are organizing Vo’ye, a will get to be part of a heritage Durbar Square, the feast will be When 30 September, Sunday scrumptious event. Scheduled to walk of about forty-five minutes complimented by the ambience take place on 30 September, the which will take participants on of the venue. Where Dwarika Chen, Basantapur Durbar Square feast will be set in the cultural a cultural tour past the Kumari The dishes will be served in Who SocialTours milieu of Indra Jatra, when the temple on the Naradevi Road, traditional leaf plates and will be Time 3 pm - Heritage Tour 6 pm - Vo’ye Living Goddess “Kumari” visits through Ason and Indrachowk “authentic and very traditional” Rs. 1500 adults (Heritage Walk + Feast); Rs. 850 (Feast only); Price the border of Kathmandu city . The participants will get to according to the organizers. Ma half price (under 10 years); free (under 4 years). on her chariot. Vo’ye will be the stop at places to visit important Pucha, meaning mothers’ group icing on the cake as it will add a sites and also enjoy the various in Newari, will be preparing Register online at www.tinyurl.com/book-voye12 or through the links on the culinary dimension to the visual decorations that are made along a variety of dishes more than facebook event page via www.facebook.com/socialtours.np or call 4412508. bazaarmarkets & launches
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With more control over preferred choice, which is not a good sign, as with this option come the combustion process, the new Linea lots of hassles. So, consumers will not get the best experience, which Multijet gives a smoother and quieter should be the basic motive. Consumers must learn to see what’s inside ride. Possessing the mileage of 20.4 the box, not just the price. kmpl, this ride gives low emission with Available at: Absolute Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Pulchowk high fuel efficiency. Contact: 5555333, 5550333 (Sashreek Shrestha) Dr Khagendra Nath Sharma feaissues that matter ture pens his thoughts on matters of development, socio-politics and communities. Ph. D. holder in political science, he has also authored several books. What Triggered Ilam Dynamics A close look at the factor that prompted growth in numerous other facets of Ilam’s economy giving the district a rather distinctive path to development.
lam? Ilam! Yes Ilam. I am where the road transport system half a dozen Land Rovers and talking about Ilam. Ilam was developed during the British mini trucks plying on the hill isn’t just one of the 75 rule and lured the eastern part roads of Darjeeling. He was Idistricts. It has taken long of Ilam to emulate. But there a driver himself and he came strides in the economic pattern, was no enterprising leadership to the west side from Phatak in the lifestyle of the people, in the local populace. There is a with one Land Rover and a in harnessing local potentials, small town named Sukiapokhari Chevrolet mini truck to start in education, in agriculture, situated just five kilometers his new project. He selected in animal husbandry, in east of the border town called a robust Nepali driver to transportation, and in the cash Simana. In Sukiapokhari there accompany him. Pashupatinagar crops that have raised the per was a very enterprising Bihari is just one kilometer down mules and porters to import the vehicular intervention found capita income of the lower class fellow named Bindeshwari from Phatak and the hill top the consumer items from fresh employment in carrying at par with the middle class Kayastha, popularly known as westward to Ilam Bazaar was Sukiapokhari or Simana and the agricultural goods from the elsewhere. All of these aspects Babusaheb in the local area—a not very steep except in certain export seasonal potato which field to the convenient roadsides. comprise the stimulus that has dark fellow with a rather bright slopes. Kayastha would take was plentifully harvested in the Kayastha’s lead was propelled the development of mind. He had a great vision of some spades, picks, shovels and eastern part of Ilam. Kayastha’s followed by a new bunch Ilam so differently from other developing the transport sector iron rods to flatten the road innovation changed the entire of entrepreneurs. The Ilam districts. I have given this without any political boundary. wherever the existing mule mode of transport. Although Pashupatinagar road was later stimulus the identity of Ilam Once he visited Ilam district and track was not wide enough for the road was not very smooth extended to run down from dynamics. Each of the above was determined to devote all his the vehicles to move. Though and solid, it was much easier Fikkal to Jhapa in the south, potentials deserves a full length energies in pioneering the road the Ilam Bada Hakims had than the system of carrying opening fresh windows for the feature article even to bring transport in Ilam. maintained the tracks with the things on the mule back or the local products. This scribe also out the essential elements. So, Five kilometers south-west call of compulsory voluntary porters. There are two rivers had to use his intellectual might I am confining myself to the from Simana there is a point labor (Gharlauri), they were on the trek before reaching in selection of Hanspokhari as treatment of one element in this called Phatak on the way to not meant to be motorable. So, Ilam Bazaar which swell during the route down to Jhapa instead feature. It is the road transport Mirik upto which there was a Kayastha had to put in a lot of the rainy season. Since there of the quicker but more fragile that triggered the remarkable paved road. So, Phatak would be effort and resources to make being no motorable bridges, the route through Chisapani. This growth in the other elements. the starting point to connect to them motorable. transport service would have to has facilitated not only around- Ilam borders Darjeeling, a Ilam. Around the early 1950s, The earlier mode of be limited upto the first river the-year transport but more district in West Bengal of India Kayastha had a fleet of some transport consisted of horses, during the rainy season. But up importantly the creation of the to that point, the service became Kanyam Tea Plantation followed dependably regular. by the slow expansion of the The introduction of vehicular transport brought about conspicuous changes in Ilam, which created an initial regression, but the people opted for more positive options. Most visible was the turn towards the cash crop cultivation.
The introduction of small farmers’ tea production vehicular transport brought and the construction of a dozen about conspicuous changes in tea factories in eastern Ilam. Ilam. Horses and mules were The district does not boast of gradually replaced. Porters any large scale industry as yet. were also replaced. These It has not fully developed the created an initial regression, tourism potentials. Both these but the people opted for more potentials are gradually shaping positive options. Most visible their future strategies leading was the turn towards the cash the Ilam dynamics to its full crop cultivation. People started circle. to cultivate vegetables in their I’ve had the singular kitchen gardens with the advantage of watching and incentives of easy access to a observing the Ilam dynamics. widened market outside Ilam. And for triggering the same, I One single item that brought do not hesitate to give full credit about drastic economic benefit to the road pioneer Kayastha. was the cultivation of cardamom As an addendum I am glad to which had high demand beyond mention that he was not confined the border. Swamps and shady to creating the surge in Ilam. patches of land of any size Instead, he later got down to were filled with cardamom. Jhapa, started a new transport Green peppers, green peas, service named the Kankai cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes, Travels operating daily services gourds, and ginger replaced from Kakarvitta to Kathmandu the conventional grains like by day time. Once I saw him in corn, wheat, millet in the small the Ministry of Home Affairs land holdings of the ordinary to get permission to start night farmers. These products had services in the said route which an easy market and fetched was granted with the condition quick money. After a while, the of providing armed security in displaced mules re-appeared in the bus. So, Kayastha, I would the slopes of the villages instead say, is even the pioneer of today’s of the stolen hill top tracks. much popular road service—the Even the porters displaced by night bus !
TOP 3 With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are eget morevents out of your weekends our top three picks: 1. Fashion Gala 2012 Organized by @House of Fashion and Event, this fashion gala will showcase clothes collections from two designers in Nepal: Nuzhat Qazi and Subexya Bhadel along with @House of Fashion’s designers: Annti Gurung and Mamta what’s on Gurung Joshi. 2. Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ things to do Witness the second exhibition by Kathmandu Quartet – consisting of Chirag Bangdel, Kurchi Dagupta, Kapil Mani Dixit, and Bidhata KC and explore the artistic variety at the exhibit. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 13 14 15 3. Splash Grind Pool Party Organized by CNI Nepal, Splash Grind is all set to make your hot days 16 17 18 19 refreshing and let you groove in party at Hotel Shahenshah this Saturday.
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categorized genre. Songs may be presented by CNI Nepal continuing Gala 2012”. This event will Talk-Talk with a Travel Photographer sung in a different language, however the history of Splash Grind. Let go showcase clothes collections from all song titles/lyrics must be printed of your fatigue and tension; get in two talented designers in Nepal: in English/Nepali and submitted as the party groove and enjoy the huge Nuzhat Qazi and Subexya Bhadel Date: 17 September (Monday); Time: 4:00 pm; Venue: Nepal Tourism Board, part of prerequisites prior to the splashes in the pool or just watch along with @House of Fashion’s Bhrikutimandap; www.storycycle.com competition. The audition will take the fashion show and b-boying stunts. designers: Annti Gurung and Mamta place on 6 October. Dress yourself in a swimsuit and buy Gurung Joshi. The Gala also holds a ticket. You’re ready to get going. an imperative purpose - to support Talk-Talk is an hour long program held every first Monday of each month Entry fee: Rs. 5,000 of the Nepali calendar. It has been created to have a space and forum local fashions and designers. With Finale of Golden Moments Please note that bags, helmets, established designers and models where people from different backgrounds can come together and share cameras, cigarettes, bottles, and Date: 13 September (Thursday) and in conjunction with new talented what they’ve learnt. Last month, Mahabir Pun, awardee of Ramon Magsaysay sharp object like knives are strictly 14 September (Friday) designers and models, the Gala will Award 2007 for Community Leadership, was appointed as the speaker. prohibited. Time: 7:00 pm onwards definitely be distinctive, electrifying He spoke about various ways of planning towards Nepal’s progress. For Venue: Trisara, Lazimpat (Thursday); Ticket: Rs. 1000 and will try to set new benchmarks Asoj, the speaker is Samir Jung Thapa, travel photographer, who recently Meconopsis Boutique Hotel (Friday) in excellence. completed The Great Himalaya Trail – Climate Smart Celebrity Trek. Buy two tickets and get one free (till Golden Moments The Beatles 14th September only) Dress code: Semi-formal tribute performances, are coming to m2Work Hackathon an end with a finale. Internationally FAIR AND EXPOS Date: 15 September (Saturday) renowned Beatles Tribute artists Time: 9:00 am Gary Gibson and Richard Neale will NADA Auto Show 2012 Venue: Young Innovations Pvt. Ltd, be performing for the events on Opening Date: 19 September Jawalakhel Thursday and Friday. (Wednesday) Qs Closing Date: 23 September With the objective of shaping Tickets are available on request at promising ideas into mobile the venue. (Sunday) With Saurav Dhakal Time: 10 am to 6 pm application prototypes and increase awareness for the job-creating Host, Talk-Talk Special Night with Daniel Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap, Exhibition 3 Givone and Hari Maharjan potential of mobile micro work in Road Date: 14 September (Friday) developing countries, Mobile Nepal Time: 8 pm NADA Auto Show 2012, organized is organizing the “hackathon.” Inspire and Get Inspired Venue: Délices de France Restaurant, by Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) and Global The plan is to bring those ideas 4260326,9803818253, info@ to life. Several challenge winners Come and find out what Nepal looks like through the lens of an restaurantnepal.com Exposition & Management Services P. Ltd. (GEMS), is starting from are already in talks with national avid trekker and photographer who has traversed the length of Delices de France is bringing yet governments, investors, and other another special night to delight Wednesday. NADA Auto Show Nepal and explored the country’s natural and cultural wealth. The 2012 aims to provide an appropriate developers on how to distribute the food and music lovers. This their apps. To help the larger host elaborates on Thapa’s Talk-Talk this month. Friday, Daniel Givone, a French forum for the automobile sector to market their products and m2Work community turn their Gypsy Jazz guitarist, will inspire ideas into mobile microwork you with his music along with Hari services. It also intends to offer an Where did the idea of organizing Talk-Talk come from? opportunity for prospective buyers businesses, infoDev and its global The idea of organizing Talk-Talk came along in a very informal way, while Maharjan. There will be a special à partners are organizing the first- la carte menu and a cash bar with to get to know, feel and decide the Sudhan Subedhi from Hamro Manche and I were having tea and talking kind of wheels they want. ever m2Work Hackathon in five about TV’s talk shows. We came to realize that most of the shows are discounted prices.. countries across five regions. only sophisticated and feature high profiled people. Talk-Talk is the Entry: free Entry: Rs. 50 to Rs. 100 result of our keen interest in bringing new faces to the media, who have To participate or to learn done several interesting things. We thought that this would enable good Retro Shuffle more about it, visit http:// ideas to get public attention and also a platform to discuss further for Date: 15 September (Saturday) MISCELLANEOUS m2workhackathon.org implementation. Time: 1:45 pm onwards Call for Ideas Entry: Free Venue: Tamas On what topic will the speaker be speaking this month? Application Deadline: 15 September www.facebook.com/ (Saturday) The speaker for this month will be sharing his experiences of The Great rs10campaignforchildren Art and Theatre Himalayan Trail. He will be sharing his encounters of his trek and will be 9801038093 talking about beauty of the Himalayas and will focus more on his recent Shuffle Jerk Events is back with If you’ve got ideas to make a positive Kathmandu visit to Dolpa and Sey festival. He has numerous stories and pictures another exciting event. Retro Shuffle impact in your society, Youth Action Quartet’s ‘Evolving about the trek and its various facets to present. is going to get your foot tapping. So Fund (YAF) is here to help. Change Within’ make sure you have your dancing Closing Date: 17 September Could you give a brief introduction of Samir Jung Thapa for nall Fusion Nepal, through YAF, aims to shoes on and you’ve practiced a identify, inspire and support small (Monday) those who are not familiar with him? few moves as there are going to Time: 11:00 am to 5:30 pm Samir was part of the core team of the last Great Himalayan Trail, and groups of dedicated youth who are be some shuffle-off. The organizers capable of mobilizing and influencing Venue: Nepal Art Council, Baber our team member along with Apa Sherpa and Dawa Steven Sherpa. We claim this is going to be the wildest Mahal crossed 1555 km in 99 days from east to west of Nepal. Samir received people around them. and loudest events this summer. In its second year, YAF is calling out 4220735 his advanced diploma in media studies from WLC campus, Bangalore, Only a limited number of tickets and India. During his college years, he was always outgoing and loved traveling. to the youth for ideas, again. YAF invitations are there so make sure will accept grant applications from He always believed in capturing moments which struck his eyes during you get them soon. his adventures. He is continuing his belief and doing things that he likes to individuals between 15 and 29 years Ticket Price: Rs.500 (Pre-sales), Rs. of age who are currently residing in do, that is traveling and photography. He believes that traveling is the key 899 (Door sales) to his mind and helps him to learn moreabout life. (Suprasanna Aryal) Nepal. While the ideas and initiatives Splash Grind Pool can tackle any social issue, the Party projects can last from one week to three months. Date: 15 September (Saturday) MUSIC AND PARTIES A national scale event for bands Time: 2:00 pm onwards Fashion Gala 2012 will be held in different cities of the Venue: Hotel Shahenshah Date: 15 September (Saturday) All Nepal Battle of the nation, so the organizers call for all International, Basundhara Time: 6 pm Bands the aspiring musicians to take part 9801015626, cni.com.np Venue: Trisara, Lazimpat The second exhibition by Registrations open in it. They have categorized musical Kathmandu Quartet – consisting 9841779176, 9803750550 genre into rock, punk and metal. Book the third Saturday of @House of Fashion and Event of Chirag Bangdel, Kurchi Dagupta, Judging is done according to the September for a pool party Extravaganza is organizing “Fashion Kapil Mani Dixit, and Bidhata events Fr!day Issue 136 | 19 September 2012 9
KC – ‘Evolving Within’ was The Rise of the Collateral Harijan (Man Bahadur), “The Rise Buddha image, Nataraj figure, Kali in Disclaimer: inaugurated on 7 September, Friday, Closing Date: 20 September of the Collateral”. The artist has to the forms of super girl using the Fr!day does not endorse any event by Ambassador of India to Nepal, (Thursday) been supported by Kathmandu head of medusa, Captain America printed, mentioned or listed in the Shri Jayant Prasad at 4:00 pm. The Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Contemporary Art Centre and his playing with our deity Bhairav, and publication. Event participants are Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber advised to cross-refer to sources for distinctive styles and subjects of work is being displayed at the gallery. 108 superheroes replacing the space validation. each of the artists will ensure an Mahal Revisited The opening was held on 22 August, of gods. artistic variety at the exhibit. 4218048, 4438979 and was inaugurated by Robert Monroe, Director of British Council. Siddhartha Art Gallery is exhibiting Some of his paintings include - the art exhibition by Manish Nepal11 Star Events Index Opening Date (audition): 15 September (Saturday); info@ THURSDAY Fashion Gala 2012 (Miscellaneous) Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ nepal11radio.com All Nepal Battle of the Bands Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ (Art and Theater) Nepal11 Radio in association with (Music and Parties) (Art and Theater) Nepal11 Star (Music and Parties) Teenz magazine and Worldlink Call for Ideas (Miscellaneous) m2Work Hackathon (Miscellaneous) Talk-Talk with Samir Jung Thapa Communication is organizing Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ Nepal11 Star (Miscellaneous) Nepal11 Star - A College Singing (Art and Theater) (Music and Parties) The Kathmandu Chorale Rehearsals Competition with auditions Photography Workshop Photography Workshop (Miscellaneous) starting from 15 September. In this (Miscellaneous) (Miscellaneous) The Rise of the Collateral (Art and event, the selections will be based The Rise of the Collateral Retro Shuffle(Music and Parties) Theater) on online voting and jury panel (Art and Theater) Splash Grind Pool Party TUESDAY decision. There will be total of (Music and Parties) FRIDAY five rounds. The participants are The Rise of the Collateral All Nepal Battle of the Bands (Music offered exciting prizes - top three All Nepal Battle of the Bands (Art and Theater) and Parties) will be rewarded Rs 50,000, Rs. (Music and Parties) Nepal11 Star (Music and Parties) 25,000 and Rs. 11,000 respectively, Call for Ideas SUNDAY The Rise of the Collateral whereas, the rest of top 11 will (Miscellaneous) All Nepal Battle of the Bands (Music (Art and Theater) receive scholarships, attractive Charity Show – “Barfi!” (Miscellaneous) and Parties) WEDNESDAY gift hampers and certificates from Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ Kathmandu Quartet’s ‘Evolving Within’ Worldlink Communication and (Art and Theater) (Art and Theater) All Nepal Battle of the Bands (Music Teenz Magazine. The Rise of the Collateral Nepal11 Star (Music and Parties) and Parties) (Art and Theater) The Rise of the Collateral (Art and NADA Auto Show 2012 Terms and Conditions and Theater) (Fair and Expo) application form is available on SATURDAY Nepal11 Star (Music and Parties) www.nepal11radio.com. You can All Nepal Battle of the Bands MONDAY The Rise of the Collateral (Art and contact [email protected] (Music and Parties) All Nepal Battle of the Bands (Music Theater) for queries. Call for Ideas (Miscellaneous) and Parties)
“Barfi!”- Charity Show
Date: 14 September (Friday); Time: 5:30 pm; Venue: QFX Kumari Hall, Kamal Pokhari; Contact: 9841355035, 9841531617, 9841298891
The Rotaract Club of Kathmandu West is organizing a charity show of “Barfi!”, a film by Indian director Anurag Basu. The proceeds from the charity show will go to Patan Community Based Rehabilitation to help continue its ongoing project of ‘Disable Friendly Building Construction’ at Sankhamool Town Planning. This event has the support of Dish Home, Sunrise Bank Limited, Blue Bird Clinic, New Nepal Press, Gyamo Creators and Multi Graphic Press. Price: Rs. 700 (rear seats), Rs. 500
Qs With Sajana Joshi 3 President, Rotaract Club of Kathmandu West Helping the Differently-abled
It may not be revolutionary, but contributing towards a social cause commences change. And that’s what the Rotaract Club of Kathmandu West is trying to do.
How did the organization decide on a charity show to contribute towards the cause of the differently-abled? We found out that ‘Disable Friendly Building Construction’ project needed funding. Conveniently, “Barfi!” was releasing around thesame time. Though the movie doesn’t directly address the issue of disability, it shifted our attention towards a charity show to contribute for that very project. What is the project ‘Disable Friendly Building Construction’ all about? Currently, Patan Community Based Rehabilitation lacks the needed infrastructure to aid the differently-abled, and since they use a rented house for now, renovations as required would not be appropriate. So they’ve come up with the concept of ‘Disable Friendly Building Construction’ and are working towards transforming their vision into reality. How can people acquire the tickets? Pre-booking is a necessity. The earlier the people contact us, the organizers, the better it would be as the show is nearing house- full. Interested people can contact me (9841355035), or the other numbers provided in the contact details for the tickets. The ticket can also be bought at the door itself, but we cannot assure the availability. (Sashreek Man Shrestha) hallofframe
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1 College Ambassador 2012 September 8, Naach Ghar The fifth edition of The College Ambassador in association with Green Arts Media Pvt. Ltd. was successfully conducted on Saturday. The event showcasing the talent of college students had a total of 28 participants from different colleges competing for the title prize and eight subtitles. Biju Bajracharya officially inaugurated the show by lighting lamps placed on the stage before the inaugural speech. Talking about the success of the winners and the participants of the past editions of The College Ambassador, the Chief Executive Officer of Greed Arts Media Pvt. Ltd., Prabin P. Lacoul said, “We are very fortunate to have paved paths for many of our participants from the past. Most of them are enjoying the limelight they deserve. We also take pride in being an integral part of their lives - polishing their innovative skills to present them to the society.” Khusbu Pradhan and Prosesh Karki were declared the winners of The Green Art 2 3 4 College Ambassador 2012. 1. Khushboo Pradhan and Process Karki 2.Pabin P. Lacoul 3. Biju Bajracharya 4.Rojit Shakya and Preska Udas 5. Nisha Adhikari and Pallavi Dhakal 6. Ashtha Bhandari 7. Nagma Shrestha
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Sporty Pulsar NS launched 4 September, Soaltee Crowne Plaza HH Bajaj, the authorized dealers of Bajaj motorcycles for Nepal, launched the next generation Pulsar 200 NS (Naked Sports) bike on Tuesday. The new version was launched in an event organized in Soaltee Crowne Plaza by Shekhar Golchha, Director of Hansraj Hulaschand and company. Pulsar, setting a newer range of standards for motorcycles since 2001, has also been acting as a bridge between the general bikes and sports bikes of a lighter caliber. Talking about the technological changes the bike has adapted up to the present date, the Deputy General Manager of HH Bajaj, Chirinjibi Shah said, “Pulsar has gone through many changes improving the looks, performance and comfort. Despite all the changes, the authentic feel of riding a Pulsar bike has remained the same. Pulsar NS bike is sure to perform better with more efficiency with its triple spark technology, first of its kind in light weight sports bike, and single mono-shock—a feature other versions lack.” The bike is available in three color variations at the introductory market price of Rs. 264,900. 1. Shekhar Golchha 2. Subu Shrestha and Sanket Lamichhane 3. O.P. Jha 4.Chiranjibi Shah 5. Ashish Kumar Swain 6. Abhishek Agarawal 7. Punam Singh, Shambhu Guragain and Saswat Baskota 8. Charu Shrestha and Suprabha Shrestha 9. Ankit Shakya, Yunus Joshi and Samir Shakya
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4 Rap Battle at Kasi 7 September, Kasi Restaurant Scheduled to take place at 6:00 pm, it took a while for the Rap Battle to get started. The crowd at Kasi consisted of aspiring rappers, the supporters of the participants and other enthusiasts. When the judges had taken their place, and the show commenced at around 8:00 pm, the crowd assembled around and encouraged the contestants. Organized by Platform977, Rap Battle is claimed to a first as far Club Platinum Reopens as a formal rap battle is concerned. Dougie, the winner of the best rap performance in 2010 and the host for the evening, started with 6 September, Hotel Yak & Yeti 5 6 the introduction of the participants and the judges. The panel of judges included five esteemed NepHop rappers: Hakim, Sammy, Club Platinum at Hotel Yak & Yeti organized a grand reopening party on Girish, Sinis and Ald Ray scouring for the best rapper of the event. Thursday. The club reopened after a three-month hiatus since it was closed The 10 participants vying for the winner’s title were filtered from for renovation from June through August. the qualification round held on 31 August. After a one-on-one “From the technical point of view, both the sound and lights have been impromptu face-off, five emcees moved on to the next round. The carefully upgraded to create a better ambience. Likewise, Bira Furniture has judges announced Unik Poet as the winner and Emcee Rage as the also done a great job decorating the interiors with their quality furniture.” first Runner-up after a neck-to-neck battle. Ald Ray commented, “The said Bijay Lama, Director of Club Platinum. According to the operations participants are good but they are still in the developing phase. A lot manager, after the rechristening of the club from Black Pearl to Club Platinum is to be done. Spontaneity is what they are lacking but they are still in 2007, this is the first thorough transformation. As a special appearance, learning. Hopefully such battles will bring better emcees to the surface.” Video DJ Por P One—all the way from Thailand—grooved alongside DJ 1. Dougie 2. Hakim, Sammy and Girish 3. Buddha Lama 4. Nishant Shishir and DJ Flex. Gauchan and Manas Ghaley 5. Girish and Sinis 6. Ald Ray 1.Madan Pradhan 2.Hassan Khan 3.Rupesh Lama 4.DJ Shishir 5.Amit Lama border of Kathmandu city on a the lifestyle product themes have chariot. This is a cultural experience been organized around Festival that includes ceremonies, folklore, Shopping, Luxury Living and Youth rituals, music, prayers and no cultural Power. Jointly organized by House eget morevents out of your weekends experience is complete without of Rajkarnicar, Direction Nepal and a feast. Devotees parade around Global Expositions Management and spectators watch – the city is Services, this expo will host about transformed as it resonates with 300 exhibitors, organize more than 15 the festive spirit. And in the milieu events and attract more than one lakh of this cultural spectacle socialtours, shoppers. Lifestyle Expo will clearly mark your and Powerful Hands are organizing define and demonstrate the power of calendar VO’YE which means feast in Newari. live marketing. It will enable you to get a glimpse of events in the next few weeks the vibrant local culture while also You can also enjoy something new experiencing a rich Newar feast. every day in terms of live events such as Inter-college music band contest, On the second day of the Kumari evening fireworks, helicopter tours, Jatra, a heritage walk of about forty- fashion show, tattoo festival, young five minutes will take participants artist art exhibition, rock concert and on a cultural tour and the route will many more. include the Kumari temple on the And if you are interested in exhibiting Music and Parties Naradevi Road, Ason and Indrachowk Dashain Carnival 2012 . Participants will get to stop at places your products, you should book your to visit important sites and also enjoy stall now as only limited space is Opening date: 28 September (Friday); Closing date: 30 September (Sunday); Time: Splish! Splash! The Grind- the various decorations that are available. noon to 10:00 pm; Venue: Kathmandu Fun Park, Bhrikutimandap; Contact: www. Reloaded made along the Kumari route. The partynepal.com, 9851068262 Date: 6 October (Saturday) Furniture and Furnishing Time: 1:45 pm participants also get to indulge in an Expo ‘12 PartyNepal, a pioneer event management company, is organizing a huge carnival Venue: Woodland Complex, Durbar elaborate Newar feast that completes Opening Date: 27 September event which includes concerts, dance shows, magic shows, family fun games, band Marg the festive celebration. (Thursday) competition, food, and party. Furthermore, there are around 50 stalls among which There will be limited seats, so Closing Date: 1 October (Monday) five stalls are dedicated to NGOs to support their respective social causes. Country Road 4 «Hamro Soach» Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in association with 4U Events & reservation is highly recommended. One can register online at www. Venue: Bhrikutimandap The carnival features other attractions like futsal, paintball, sand band competition, Entertainment is back again with 9851048879, 9841400392 full moon party, family games, many food stalls, gift shops and Disney characters. yet another happening pool party. tinyurl.com/book-voye12 or through Food stalls will be setup by restaurants like Cafereena, Baithak, and Zanzibar. Other This time you can enjoy laser dance the links on the facebook event page If you are thinking of furnishing stalls comprise of gift shops, handicraft shops, face painting, photo booth, electronics, with smoke and Gogo Dancers will via www.facebook.com/socialtours.np your home this Dashain and you are clothing, etc. take the party to the extreme. Also, All Nepal Dance Competition limited to few options, Furniture and there will be b-boying performance Furnishing Expo ’12 can be a great With something for everyone, the mela intends to be a memorable event for people at the Dashain Carnival by Hytronix Boyz. Another attraction help for you. You can get a wide of all age groups, and want to set the Kathmandu denizens’ mood for Dashain. Date: 29 September (Saturday) is exotic drink stall containing beer, Time: 2:00 pm variety of options for furnishing and Entry fee: Rs. 100 wine, hard and soft drinks, cocktails, Venue: Fun Park, Bhrikuti Mandap flooring, paints, aluminum windows mocktails and many more with bar 01-4440203 and doors, steels, carpets, marbles juggling, flaring and bar stunts. and lot more at this event. From Register your dancer/ dance group furnishings for kitchen, bedrooms, Ticket Price: Rs. 800 (Early Birds), Rs. and Party Nepal people will come 1000 for door sales bathrooms to appliances and lighting to take a video of your performance fixtures, you can explore a lot here. Silence Festival III or you can directly send with any Date: 13 October (Saturday) available HD camera. Make sure Disclaimer: Time: 1:45 pm you don’t tamper or alter the video Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, Qs mentioned or listed in the publication. Event Venue: Jawalakhel Football Ground because this can lead the participant to automatic disqualification. Party participants are advised to cross-refer to With Shree Gurung www.silencefestival.com sources for validation. Nepal will release all the videos Director, PartyNepal After the success of Silence Festival I on facebook competition on 15 3 and II, Silence Entertainment Pvt. Ltd September. The dancer(s) will be is back with Silence Festival III. This judged in 3 parameters: Judge1 (1-10 Ncell Nepal Literature Let the Fun Begin year with the amazing line-up of five Points), Judge 2(1-10 Points) and International bands and two talented Festival facebook competition (1-10 Points Date: 20 September A great way to begin the festival fun, Dashain Carnival bids as per the FB Voting). All the points monsoon farewell and starts the fun before the festivities begin. Nepali bands will be performing (Thursday) to 23 September together. Combining well-known will be made public. Top Ten Finalists (Sunday); Time: 11:00 am Gurung points out the reason behind why you shouldn’t miss it. musicians from different bands will be (as per the awarded points) will be to 6:00 pm; Venue: Nepal playing the national anthem to start the chosen and will get to perform at the Academy, Kamaladi show. Jindabaad and Rage Hybrid the Dashain Carnival. Winner(s) will be What makes this carnival stand out among other events that also awarded with Rs. 30,000, first runner- Organized by the Bookworm have similar attractions? Nepali bands playing, whereas the up with Rs. 20,000, and 2nd runner-up Trust, Ncell Nepal Literature Melas have been organized many times in Kathmandu, but this time it is an all- international bands are Textures from Rs. 10,000. Festival will see interactions in-one event. It is a package which includes concerts during the day and parties Holland, Almost and talks on various genres Dance Competition Registration (13 during the night. To add to that there are numerous events like All Nepal Band and mediums; fiction, non- years +): Rs. 3000 per dancer/group Competition, a dance competition, corporate Futsal tournament, corporate Human from Switzerland, Freak fiction, children’s literature, Kitchen from Sweden, Near Death Paintball tournament, a full moon party with international DJs and more. So, it’s Collect a registration form from film, theatre, music and Condition from Switzerland and 4 all about eating, shopping, playing and partying. Party Nepal’s office or Coffee journalism. Issues like Dead in 5 Seconds from Australia. plagiarism and new media will How will Dashain Carnival accommodate both children and adults Express, Sherpa mall or download the registration form from www. be discussed, bringing together since the attractions cater to both groups? Ticket: Rs. 500 early bird), Rs. 600 (at the gate)(Tickets availability will be partynepal.com. readers, writers and critics, Since we are targeting a diverse crowd we have divided the venue into two political commentators and announced soon) sections during all three days: ‘mela section’ (no smoking and alcohol) for family, academics. Over 90 writers kids and game lovers; and the ‘main stage section’ for music and party lovers. Miscellaneous FAIR AND EXPO from Nepal and abroad will attend the festival for The carnival is going to end at 10:00 pm each day. Are you concerned Lifestyle Expo 2012 VO’YE: The Newar Feast readings, panel discussions, about security aspects? Opening Date: 12 October (Friday) Date: 30 September (Sunday) book launches and signings. The main objective of this carnival is to let our guests experience the beauty of Closing Date: 16 October (Tuesday) Time: 3pm onwards Prominent international lights and the bright carnival-feel. We have imported some lighting equipments Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Venue: Kathmandu Durbar Square writers like Amish Tripathi, so that the entire Fun Park will be equipped with a light system. And as far as Venue: Bhrikutimandap the security is concerned, apart from the presence of Garud Securities and 4412508; [email protected] Advaita Kala and Sunil 4259976, 4238183 Gangaopadhyay will be Police personnel, all of our security cameras are equipped with infrared night During the Indra Jatra festival, the Lifestyle Expo 2012 is a mega participating in the festival. vision technology – so, security is not a concern at all. (Sikuma Rai) Living Goddess “Kumari” visits the consumer event this October where events Fr!day Issue 136 | 19 September 2012 13
the week that was of over 80 catering services from sophisticated and non-conventional workshop with a practical driving in and out of the valley were building materials. She also added that session as well. recognized as well as awarded by every sector and each room in the the chief guest. building met the same international event reviews of the standard that all Radisson hotels offer. Likewise the lobby in the new wing is Bakery Launch at also expected to feature live acoustic Teej Celebration in Radisson’s New music during the evenings to add to past week Wing Completed the ambience. Hotel Shahenshah Prabal Man Dhaubhadel Prabal Man Dhaubhadel Kathmandu, 3 September Kathmandu, 7 September The Radisson Hotel located at the Yamaha Safe Riding Hotel Shahenshah and International one year of success and prosperity, heart of the city in Lazimpat has Sports Club organized a day- Opening of Bay 7 the association held an event at the Science expanded its current structure with long Teej Celebration past Friday Anubhuti Poudyal premises of Ananda Event Management Suprasanna Aryal the newest wing located opposite afternoon starting at 1 pm. Lalitpur, 27 August and Meeting Pvt. Ltd at Bhimsengola. Kathmandu, 7 September the main entrance of the five-star Organized exclusively for the The program began shortly after the hotel. The new building as well as its Acknowledging the issue of road members of the sports club, the “Jhamel” is now flying with delicacies arrival of chief guest Honorable Vice various components was unveiled in accidents and conditions of roads and Teej celebration apart from the from around Nepal as the new President, Paramananda Jha. addition to the array of restaurants a press meet organized by the hotel. traffic, MAW, the sole distributor of conventional mass gathering, singing hums with an aviation theme. A five The latest addition features ‘The Yamaha bikes in Nepal organized a and dancing, also included a tasting day opening event was organized Terrace Garden’ that specializes in CSR campaign named “Yamaha Safe for the forthcoming bakery owned by the owners of Bay 7 Restaurant a huge variety of sizzlers along with Riding Science” on Friday. A global by the hotel. and Bar to celebrate this place with 105 rooms within the block. initiative by Yamaha, it was started friends and family. Complementary about two years ago in Nepal, along “We offer a menu that consists drinks, food and live music were with such events taking place in India of five different kinds of sizzlers among the highlights of the entire and other parts of South-East Asia. including both vegetarian as well event. as non-vegetarian ingredients. Targeted specially towards the youth, The owners, all Nepal Airlines Accompanied by a complimentary the workshop was conducted in Corporation pilots, had invitees from drink of your choice, the colleges like Whitehouse College, NAC aviators to administrators on wholesome package is available at GATE College, the first day. It opened to private only Rs. 777.” said the Food and Nepal Engineering College, Quest airlines and their members on the Beverage Executive. Along with the College and Novel College. The food, customers can also enjoy the event had more than sixty-five “It was the hotel’s idea to put up this second and third day. On the fourth “I am proud to say that the past picturesque view of the capital from attendees, including Novel College’s tasting alongside the Teej celebration. and fifth day, friends and family year the foundation as a whole has the open space, or help themselves Principal, Kamal Singh GC and the Since the women participating in the enjoyed the last few days of exclusive succeeded in uniting all caterers and under a wooden finish canopy. The Inspector and Trainer of Traffic Rules event are our regular members, their food and drinks before it opened event venue managers under the Sizzler Promotion is expected to and Regulations, Nahakul Pokhrel. opinion would rank highly in driving officially on Monday. same umbrella.” said Arun Shanker last till the end of the month, from 1 Pokhrel also spoke a few words of this bakery project forward.” said Vaidya, Vice President of EVA in his pm to 9 pm every day. caution and advice during the event. Krishna Basnet, Manager of the hotel. opening keynote. In quick succession, The event also featured test rides The tasting featured several cakes Ganesh Kumar Khatri, Bharat Poddar EVA Celebrates Moving down from the Terrace of the new reloaded Yamaha FZ-S. and pastries that would be featured and Manoj Kumar Shrestha gave their Garden on the fourth floor, the Topics like the most common causes in the bakery’s menu. However, the Maiden Anniversary opening addresses. Also, Khem Lakai, remaining floors entailed premium of accidents and how to avoid them, spotlight item was the organic bread, CEO of Gate College stressed on the Prabal Man Dhaubhadel suites, twin bed rooms as well precautions to take while riding, which would be a likely hit among importance of Hotel Management Kathmandu, 31 August as rooms arranged for couples. scientific evaluation of critical traffic health conscious customers. trainings and formal education of the According to Karuna Manandhar, conditions, proper riding posture, Last Friday marked the first sector while discussing the challenges During the launch, Senon D. Lama, PR Executive at the hotel, the and the significance of Traffic rules anniversary of Events and Venue and opportunities in the business. Chairman as well as Managing new building is designed with and why we should follow them were Association (EVA) Nepal. Celebrating Likewise, owners and chief personnel a contemporary theme using Director of Hotel Shahenshah, addressed. It was a projection based revealed that the on-going infrastructural expansion which would result in a major upgrade of the hotel to gain a 4 star status would be completed by the end of 2012. With 35-40 rooms to be added to the existing, the hotel will be capable of hosting guests in as many as five banquet halls, and a terrace restaurant. With Hotel Shahenshah undergoing major changes in terms of construction as well as refurbishing, the sports club is also expected to undergo revamps such as artificial grass turf for the existing tennis courts, nylon tiling for squash and badminton arenas and enhancements to its existing swimming pools, gym, as well as the spa.
Get Wet n Wild— Pool Fest 2012 Sneha Manandhar Kathmandu, 8 September Mr & Ms Nobody Events in collaboration with Crazy Profe$$or organized a pool party titled ‘Get Wet and Wild—Pool Fest’ on Saturday at the Woodland Complex, Durbar Marg. With the motto “Live for today, Plan for tomorrow , Party Tonight!” the organizers sure knew how to give people a lot more than just a pool party. With portable hukkas floating about the arena, shot competitions, food stalls, and gift hampers—the fest was a win-win situation for all. The most awaited element at the party was the surprise that the organizers had promised. The element was definitely unexpected as some of the attendees gradually assembled as a Flash Mob and gave a power-packed performance. enterlet the good times begin tainment
Swosti Rajbhandari is a faculty member at Center for Art & Design, Kathmandu canvas conversations University, and a freelance graphic designer. Jewelry Intricacies The art of traditional jewelry making hasn’t been able to adapt and improvise with the times. Here’s an expert opinion from Kirti Man Shakya who has been able to take forward his traditional knowledge with contemporary training and exposure.
irti Man Shakya, Scale Industries, making reforms existence of things”, he says, is comes from a family and improvising to the best of his his primary inspiration. He went of traditional metal ability. Being exposed from his on to complete his Bachelors in artisans of Nag Bahal. childhood days to the traditional Fine Arts from Centre of Art & K Design, Kathmandu University, His father, Chinya Kaji Shakya, style of art, the younger Shakya however, moved a step further felt amazed and intrigued by and is presently working as and got himself trained in art and the new realistic forms made an Assistant Professor at the architecture from West Germany. by his father as opposed to the Department of Jewelry Design, He worked as the designer for exaggerated traditional style. Becanhouse National University Shakya works on every piece of jewelry with precise design measurements to ensure the result is exactly as planned. the Cottage Industry and Small This “curiosity of the physical in Lahore, Pakistan. What kind of artist are you? I am not an artist yet. I have a long way to go before I call myself an “So, artisans need to be formally trained established artist. Right now, I can so that they can concretize traditional call myself a patron of art. I was knowledge while also being able to lucky to have various exposures in my early days as my paternal deliver contemporary standards.” ancestors were in the craft of metal casting, while my maternal you place yourself and what ancestors were experts in the craft do you see? of making repousse and chasing. I see myself as a “beginner”. As I But my father, being educated in begin another piece of work after West Germany, worked with a finishing one, I always see myself modern approach. So, my works as a beginner of a new piece of are an assimilation of both these artwork. As far as the scenario in Movies at QFX inheritances – traditional and general is concerned, there isn’t modern. much improvement in the jewelry Resident Evil: sector. It is mainly so because, Retribution What is your forte? the people working in this sector Release Date: 14 September I enjoy working from the start, have been working with passed- The Umbrella Corporation’s including every detail of the down knowledge and skills, and deadly T-virus continues to work, following the right process ravage the Earth, transforming are not formally educated. If I the global population into and procedures. Working on legions of the flesh eating show them a detailed drawing, Undead. The human race’s last small details in intricate pieces they are unable to follow the and only hope, Alice, awakens is my strength. in the heart of Umbrella’s Heroine instructions and make an actual most clandestine operations Release Date: in Pakistan are numbered. I wish facility and unveils more of her 21September In relation to the art and craft piece, using the measurements mysterious past as she delves to open an institute of jewelry Barfi ! scenario in Nepal, where do provided. So, artisans need to be further into the complex. The film is based on the life designing, under the ‘handicraft Release Date: 14 September and times of a superstar formally trained so that they can Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sienne heroine from the dream section’, to train people who Barfi is the story of a hearing Guillary, Michelle Rodriguez, factory we call ‘Bollywood’. concretize traditional knowledge and speech impaired boy Kevin Durand The film portrays a daring, are already into the business of Barfi and his bitter-sweet shocking, glamorous, while also being able to deliver Director: Paul W.S Anderson relationship with two beautiful scandalous behind the jewelry making. The institute will young ladies, Shruti and Jhilmil, scenes account of the world contemporary standards. which sets in motion a chain of glitz and glamour that our help artisans learn the various of events that will turn his life film stars inhabit. What are your future upside down! processes and details involved in Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Arjun plans? the making of jewelry, so they Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Rampal, Randeep Hooda Chopra, Ileana D’cruz I definitely see myself can progress from the quagmire Director: Madhur Director: Anurag Basu Bhandarkar settled here in Nepal. My days they are in. ! entertainment Fr!day Issue 136 | 19 September 2012 15 Growing on Television He has directed around two hundred television commercials and many documentaries, and is considered a pioneer in music videos. Sahaj Man Shrestha is known today as one of the most experienced in television production. — Aayush Niroula
epal TV is the most producers. They would have the government. Shrestha tells “Uuchaaima”, watched television to guide the channel through me that sometimes this created a documentary channel in Nepal. It was its first baby steps. He worked confusion among the staff, while about altitude Nestablished in 1985 with under the serious leadership of at others compulsion. Today, sickness. a famous slogan “Bikaash ko laagi Nir Shah, whom he regards as Shrestha tells me, the channel is “Before this any Sanchaar” (Communication for a “dynamic personality.” “Nir confused again. “If it were to be a information on Development). Most of us born Shah was also the Vice Chariman true public broadcaster, it needs the subject was around this time and privileged of Asian Broadcasting Union. to be rid of the pressures that in English. With enough to have television, will He was about to bring five come from “above” to do this and “Uuchaaima” probably remember the channel more channels for the national that, and become a mouthpiece porters could with a sense of nostalgia, television, a framework had also for whoever is in power. It access the subject because it was the only treat our been created. But when he left, would have certain norms and of altitude talking box offered. A collective the plans couldn’t materialize,” responsibilities towards the sickness and be notion of time and characters he recounts. people.” prepared for it.” come to us when we talk about There are today two channels “If it were to be a true public Today he is a strategic Devi, or the Mina cartoon, the under the national services, advisor for Himalaya TV as well Top of the Pops, Abiral Bagda broadcaster, it needs to be rid of the Nepal television and NTV Plus. as media training coordinator Cha Indrawati, Hijo Aaja Kaa pressures that come from ‘above’. Television has made many jumps for NEEFJ. He has been Kura or the ever classic News. and cuts since then. While private travelling these days providing When Nepal television It needs to have certain norms and channels have mushroomed trainings to journalists around started, announcements were responsibilities towards the people.” nationally and locally, Indian the country. “What I believe in made for those interested as well as foreign televisions is that we can learn a lot from to apply for a position in its “‘Communication for Shrestha had a vision about have invaded our leisure time. our villages, from the context services. Thirty people in all Development’ has been what he wanted to show on This has, of course, become a of the countryside. And we can were selected to be given basic commercialized”, he tells me the television during the years problem for our broadcasters as also teach them what we know.” television training at the World discussing on how the channel he worked there. He made they have to compete against the He is interested in the role of View International Foundation has come to change over the documentaries like “Meghaauli big budget and glitz of foreign the media for development. in Tangal. The lot went on to years. Being born during the Baasi Ra Jungali Hatti”; he put channels. Shrestha dismisses “Media should act as a catalyst handle the many aspects of Panchayat era, Nepal television on screen the irony of Elephant these concerns though. “Its just for change. Mass media should program production for the had to live through the ideological polo played in Meghaauli where that we have stopped thinking take a mission; it should try and national broadcaster. One of and practical tussle between there is silence on the destruction new things,” he says, “It’s not like understand its role towards what them was Sahaj Man Shrestha, its slogan which encapsulated and worry caused by the there isn’t a market. Niche groups it can do to help raise people’s who was selected along its vision in paper, and its use animals on the local community. are not getting what they expect. living standards as it reaches to with three others to become as a propaganda machine for He is particularly proud of Show your own uniqueness!” the lowest strata of our society.” ! gourfor the adventurous palatemet
Sandeep Khatri Executive Chef chef @ play GG Machaan Smoked and Notorious - Sukuti Sukuti is popular among the locals but visiting tourists seem to be cautious about our version of smoked meat. Experimenting with a couple of popular global flavors might not be bad idea to spice up our sukuti.
here is actually a warning of chili flakes to Balsamic sukuti so well trimmed that I can as part of a first-hand Vinegar flavored sukuti, or may come up with my own version Nepal experience in the be a Pesto infused variation. I of Spaghetti Bolognese with TLonely Planet about would actually like to have the Buffalo Sukuti ! sukuti. That got me thinking. As far as presenting sukuti to visiting tourists is concerned, Quick Tips: Recipe: Balsamic sukuti with we’re getting it quite wrong. A Fettuccini tossed with garlic When you buy sukuti check for and chili flakes couple of variations to include firmness. Be wary of over-dried some popular flavors, and sukuti or burnt sides—the charred Once you follow the above could be one of those iconic and looking color may have a bitter process the sukuti is ready to be used in your recipes. popular dishes! taste. Sukuti is simply a technique If you have a maktu (steamer) For this recipe, simply add olive oil to a pan, and add one cup to preserve meat by drying and then steam it well until it is moist so it is easy to mallet. of shredded sukuti with garlic, smoking it. It is a technique used and toss it until the sukuti looks around the world where lean After you mallet the meat, take medium crisp. meat is obtained after trimming a sharp knife and cut into small pieces. Or, you can choose to cut Then take it out and place in a off fat and skin. Then the meat it into chunks and then shred it. bowl and add balsamic vinegar. is sun dried or smoked. The Prepare simple pasta; make sure smoked flavor is quite popular Make sure the length of the shreds or pieces are not too long you include olive oil, garlic, salt, the world over; be it the smoked as it becomes difficult to chew. white pepper and chili flakes. chicken topping on your pizza, Pour it into a plate and top with or smoked salmon with Spanish Then simply blanch the meat in boiling water for just a minute. sukuti. onions and capers. In our culture, the smoke treatment makes perfect sense. During festivals, most weekend hunts communities sacrifice a few animals as part of the rituals, FOR INDIAN CUISINE take the spice. Mutton Boti kebab, some of the meat would be Vegetable platter, Reshmi kebab, Food Courtesy: GG Machaan Dhaba Restaurant Chicken Patiala are the other Indian enjoyed right then and the rest In the mood for some spicy Indian favorites which are available for under dried and smoked to make sukuti, food? Head to Dhaba Restaurant Rs. 450. for Seekh kabab, Murg Malai Tikka, which would last for months. Try a dash of chili flakes and Balsamic biryani, Rumali roti and so on from Lainchaur, 4444441 Newar communities are known noon to 10:00 pm. As the names of vinegar flavored sukuti, or may be a the dishes themselves suggest, the Bawarchi Restaurant and Bar Pesto infused variation. items are unique signature cuisines Famous for its kathi rolls, Bawarchi which cost from Rs. 85 to Rs. 365. Restaurant and Bar, also has dishes Open all week, the restaurant is like biryani and sting fish in its menu. to preserve large portion of family members now settled in exclusively focused on Indian food, You can drop in here from 11:00 am buffaloes, and the Sherpas use the city look forward to. where you can enjoy indoor or to 10:00 pm any day of the week to outdoor sitting. enjoy these delicacies. The restaurant the technique with Yak meat. In Rather broadly, sukuti can also serves Chinese cuisine. The my village, every Dashain, while be defined as lean cut of meat Thapathali, 9851084584 dishes mentioned are priced from Rs. the rest of the goat is consumed dehydrated. In the west this 75 to Rs. 444. At the branch of the Mela restaurant at Babar Mahal Revisited during the festival, the legs are treatment is most commonly Located in the Nepal Scout building, has Japanese teppanyaki is also smoked above the wooden practiced for cuts of beef. Since Mela has a rather pleasing ambience available along with the Indian menu. peppered with Indian decorative stove that is used to cook it is a preservation technique, items. Go for the Vindaloo if you can Lazimpat, 4436673 daily meals. Since we have it is used around the world moved to the capital, our with only the spices and herbs extended family saves differing. In Japan they may use advertisement a portion every year the soya sauce to marinate, in and sends over the Europe exotic vinegars may be sukuti to us—it’s used, as in China they may prefer something all the chilies or the pungent anise. In South Africa you’ll find Biltong, which is a popular snack that is paired up with beer. In Nepal it is common to smoke the meat over wooden stoves. Our style is actually rather similar to the way Italians cure pork, the only difference being the use of salt in abundance. This implies that since the treatment is something that people around the world have a taste for, we just need to experiment with techniques so that sukuti can grow beyond a method of preservation to a rather dynamic dish. Try a dash gourmet Fr!day Issue 136 | 19 September 2012 17
vicinity picks Variety Galore Naxal isn’t a locality that people look at as a food-destination. But a closer look at the recent developments on the culinary front, and you’ll be surprised at the variety. Newari, Mexican, Russian to Italian – you’ll have plenty to experiment with.
— Suprasanna Aryal
Some eateries old and settled, lunch, dinner, or even for a quick while most others, new and bite, or a cup of coffee. This week upcoming, Naxal has quite a we focus on the stretch between variety of cuisines to offer. the Police Petrol Pump and the The eateries available not Narayan Chour roundabout. We only provide a change to your bring to you a locality with an palate with the numerous unassuming façade that offers a cuisines available, but also have rather varied assortment and all something in store for every in close proximity. meal of your day – breakfast,
Wunjala Moskva Famous for its Newari cuisines, Wunjala Moskva also takes pride in the Mike’s Breakfast Russian flavors it offers. One can enjoy Newari dishes like choyela, sukuti, Open all week from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm all week, momo, chatamari, bara, kwati, baji, sikarni, alu tareko and malpa. All these Mike’s Breakfast serves Mexican and American come within a range of Rs. 130 to Rs. 450. The Russian tastes include gastronomies for breakfast, lunch, as well as dinner. Solichnii Salad, Venigret, Zakuski, Ribnii salad and Borshtch (soup), ranging A hall that accommodates 30 people and the garden from Rs. 150 to Rs. 425. Accommodating 160 people, the garden restaurant area that has a capacity of 40 people are the seating has indoor as well as outdoor seating acomodations with an open-stage- arrangements there. You can begin with some like area, set aside for cultural programs that take place daily from 7:30 pm Mexican snack if you like; Burritos come for Rs. 315. till 9:00 pm. Indra Jatra’s performances, Lakhey naach and Mayur naach are Desserts like Apple pie, brownies and Apple crumble also shown at the program. pie ranging from Rs. 150 to Rs. 180 will compliment your meal perfectly. Their specialty is organic coffee Location: As you pass the Police petrol pump heading away from Bal grown in Nepal that comes for Rs. 75 per cup. Mandir, you will spot the eatery’s board to your left. Location: On the way from the Police petrol pump towards Narayan Chaur, you’ll spot Mike’s Breakfast, on your left.
Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill Open for a month now at Naxal, Amigos serves Mexican. They are open from 11:00 am till 9:00 pm. The finely decorated colorful interior will draw your attention. Appetizers like Chilli Rellenos cost Rs. 175 and burritos, tacos, quesadillas and enchiledos come in the price range of under Rs. 200. Freshly squeezed lemonade comes for Rs. 60 to complement the spicy dishes. Location: The eatery is inside City Banquet, opposite to KTM motorcycle showroom.
Tamas laya The eatery has a capacity of 150 persons and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Bakery items are also available and there is an open kitchen. Oriental, Continental, Indian and Italian cuisines are served. Sea food comes for Rs. 725. The price ranges from Rs. 125 for Salads to Rs. 1625 for T-bone steak. There is an open bar, lounge, and café as well, so you can choose the ambience you want to enjoy. Location: Tamas-laya is located right next to Mike’s Breakfast.
Espression - The Café Popular usually for takeaways, the café is small with capacity of 8 persons but the colorful ambience won’t let the café go unnoticed. Specialty of the eatery is sandwiches that range from Rs. 99 to Rs. 225. Coffee is also available and sweet treats like Carrot cakes, White Forest, Black Forest, Pineapple cakes and Chocolate cakes come within a range of Rs. 65 to Rs. 125. Location: The café is located on the ground floor of the Four Square Building, which is the large commercial complex across Tamas. gourfor the adventurous palatemet
food promotion Hopping Continents with ‘Specials’ Hotel Marshyangdi’s Lumbini Café has revamped its menu to take you on a culinary journey through Australia, Mexico, Spain and Africa. — Suprasanna Aryal
Chef’s Recommendation: Salmon Steak Mountain of Nacho Parmageddon “Since Kathmandu valley is a German Bratwurst Sea Food Paella sublime blend of modernity and Barsa Fish Fillet tradition, we want our visitors to experience that assortment in the food served as well.” – Krishna Gurung, Sales and Marketing Manager.
the café is dominated by orange With variety comes the and brown hues, and the lights responsibility of consistency brighten up the ambience. and quality. Navin P. Shrestha, Lumbini Café’s new menu Executive Chef says, “For ven after 20 years restaurants to choose from. The has incorporated a variety of restaurants in Nepal, it’s a of operation, Hotel hotel houses Palace Restaurant flavors from Australian, Mexican, challenge to introduce certified Marshyangdi looks as on the fifth floor that serves people is Lumbini Café, which Spanish and African cuisines. foreign products, which is what new and welcoming. Nepali, Chinese, Continental and has a pleasant view overlooking They prepare two dishes among we are striving for. Our products E an outdoor space peppered with the cuisine variety every day, target especially European guests, Apart from the accommodations Indian cuisines. The ground floor available, the hotel has two option with a capacity of 150 a heritage feel. The interior of which makes fourteen different and at the same time, provide a dishes in a week’s time! Plan your good change for Nepalis as well.” visit to make it for the meal you To maintain quality standards the prefer as the week here starts café only uses meat products from with Australian Lamb Chops Nina N Hager. and Shepherd’s Pie on Sunday, Add to this variety Fridays followed by Barsa Fish Fillet and with live barbecue nights from T Bone Steak, then Salmon Steak 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm. The variety and Mountain of Nacho, and isn’t missing in the barbeques Wednesday has Parmageddon as well, since Mongolian and and Peri Peri Chicken Ciabatta Nepali barbecue will be available S/W. Try Steak Sandwich and alternate weeks. And, the Sea Food Paellaon on Thursday, barbeque nights are going to Fish Pot and German Bratwurst be rather lively with traditional are for Friday, and Sirloin Steak dances and band performances. and Grilled Pork Chop end Although the hotel is still the culinary-week on Saturday. in the process of renovation, The prices range from Rs. 300 the café is prepared to welcome to Rs. 1200, and are subject to guests and treat them to an 10 percent service charge at 13 epicurean variety, which is the percent VAT. highlight of their menu. !
highspiritsfor the love of drinking
the first criminal they had ever had a friend who was knowingly come face to face with driving with two other Drinking in the in their lives. Maybe I still haunt passengers, all drunk their dreams; I hope not. as skunks and heading The magistrates decided to home from a party. My Motorized World give me a fine and a six month friend was arrested and driving ban. Though I didn’t think banned from driving for a — Dominik von Bohlen this at the time, in retrospect it was year. For several months an extremely useful thing to have once a week he attended happened to me. It made me aware an awareness course hear the Five-O have recently If the new law stops accidents for the first time in my life of the where he learnt some introduced a zero tolerance from happening then I’m all for it moral seriousness of the offence surprising things. For drink driving policy in in principle. I just hope it doesn’t and I have never again driven example, if you drink a Kathmandu and are actually become another opportunity for I policemen to abuse their authority under the influence of more than glass of whiskey mixed being quite strict about endorsing with water you will it. I know that because I was become more drunk than drinking chyang for lunch with a I was probably the first criminal they if you had just drank the friend of mine yesterday. The plan had ever knowingly come face to same amount of whiskey was for him to take me back to my face with in their lives. Maybe I still on its own. That’s because apartment when we had finished haunt their dreams; I hope not. spirits are too strong on the back of his motorbike. in their neat state to be We were guests of a very lovely by accepting bribes, although that the permitted amount of alcohol wholly absorbed by your old Gurung couple who, being will almost certainly happen to (although UK legislation on drink system; a proportion is faultlessly hospitable, made sure some extent I suppose. When I driving is one of the strictest in eventually passed through the This column is not about giving that our glasses were never less was much younger I had a very Europe, it still does not have a zero body without ever having reached advice and it would be hypocritical than full to the brim. It made me gung-ho attitude to drink driving tolerance policy). Clearly some you. Dilution with just less than of me to give it anyway given my think that that particular custom and relatively frequently drove sort of law enforcement in this an equal amount of water is the past history. I will, however, share of effusive hospitality in the form under the influence. Then, one area is necessary but I wonder if point at which all the alcohol will with readers two pieces of advice of endless alcoholic top ups must evening, I was caught riding a a giant leap from no law at all to enter your bloodstream. Though that were given to me by my great date back to a time well before motorbike whilst very drunk and a zero tolerance policy is the most I’m not certain about the science friend and drinking companion, motorized transport and drink had to spend a night in a police cell. sensible or realistic course of behind this separate fact, mixing Dr Sushinski. Firstly, if you’re driving rules. By the end of lunch, Soon afterwards, I had a hearing in action to take. spirits with carbonated drinks ever handed a drink with a slice of I felt a little merry and my friend, court and I remember clearly how I don’t know what the such as tonic water speeds up the lemon in it, it’s always worthwhile who had drunk less than me, a group of young schoolchildren, punishment for driving under the process of intoxication – it makes fishing out the slice and giving it popped out to buy some hajmola presumably on a school outing in influence here entails but in the you more drunk more quickly a good squeeze – the taste of any or something similar to disguise order to learn about the British UK if you agree to do a drink (perhaps this accounts for the drink is improved immeasurably by the smell of alcohol in his breath judicial system, stared up at awareness course, then the length timeless appeal of champagne doing so. Secondly, and even more – something he never would have me in the dock with frightened of your ban and the amount whose bubbles give it the edge importantly, never take others bothered doing a while ago. expressions. I was probably of your fine may be reduced. I over white wine in this regard). people’s advice too seriously. !