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A Musical Evening for Charity A charity concert titled Mega Concert was held on Friday evening at Nepal Academy Hall. It was organized by Sbhari Smriti. Some of the most prominent singers of Nepali music industry including Deep Shrestha and Deepak Limbu performed at the concert. The band Harmony aided the singers with sounds of guitar, keyboard, flute, bass and tabala. Singer Reema Gurung Hoda kicked off the musical evening with Ganesh Stuti from the album Lahar. Continued on page 15

Commonplace Meals, Special Flavors Hardwood furniture, comfort lighting and pictures of different cuisines hanging on the walls like in an art gallery – the atmosphere is no different from that of a gourmet café. But what will throw you off is the menu, which features the same dishes that you can find in any local roadside eatery in Kathmandu, and that too at competitive prices. Continued on page 20 Three-man Show An art exhibition titled “Threefold” by Sundar Lama, Samyack Manandhar and Shyam Maharjan was held at Park Gallery on 19 May and will continue till 3 June.

Continued on page 13 Continued on page 13 Continued on page 11 getstarted what we spot start off with our picks A Rare Jewel We saw something exciting happen in the city this past week; something rare. People adorned in traditional Tibetan attire, rickshaws instead of motorbikes Reels and Recreation and cars, and Lights! Camera! Action! A set requirement for a Grab a seat for yourself to experience fine cinema in a pleasant ambience Brazilian soap opera titled “Rare Jewel” transformed the Patan while getting to savor some mouth-watering cuisines. Durbar Square to days of the past. SuprasannaAryal According to veteran Director, Tulsi Ghimire who was working as a local coordinator for this t is easy to lose oneself for one of the screenings. From Cuppas project, the story of the opera a couple of hours while children to adults, there Putalisadak, 9818357666 revolved around Buddhism and Istaring at the screen and will be something for all. Doc school reincarnation. They wanted a predicting what happens next. Besides recreation, you will Bouddhadwar, 4471104 suitable location and Kathmandu Arrange for some popcorns get to explore a completely Atmosphere Lounge & Bar was their choice. Need we spell and a drink alongside, and the different world and learn a Hattisar, 4435368 it out for you that Kathmandu weeklong fatigue from work lot about different cultures, Black Pepper Café and Pub is in fact very special; its just us fades away in no time. Laugh about humanity and most Jhamsikhel, 5521897, 5536926 who miss to see its potential. As Alliance Française of a matter of fact, the making of Rare Jewel in Kathmandu depicts out hard or shed some tears, importantly, about yourself! Kathmandu that the city itself and its aura is a rare one. either way, movies will have Moksh Tripureshwor, 4241163, you refreshed and entertained. Some parts of the scene was shot at Bhaktapur as well. The Jhamsikhel, 5528362 4242832 Such is the magic that comes Indian Cultural Center shooting crew was in Nepal since 5 May and flew back home Sattya on 16 May. with a well written script, Jawalakhel, 5523486 Bal Mandir, Naxal, 4412715 coming alive with equally dedicated artists playing the roles. If you are one of those movie buffs and cine enthusiasts, then Kathmandu is the place for you.

If you are one of those movie buffs and cine enthusiasts, then Kathmandu is the place for you. From mainstream cinemas to themed screenings, Kathmandu is abuzz with cine events all year around. Despite the fact that accessibility of movies today have been made much easier by DVDs and YouTube, a quality cine experience away from home with friends or family along with strangers inside the same hall is something one never gets tired of. Above all, what makes themed screenings even more popular is the movies that are screened - they don’t usually belong to the genre that is shown in a movie theater. The ambience of the places add more to what appears on the screens. For instance, Italian Film and Food Festival is currently on the go at Black Pepper Café and Pub where you can enjoy Italian movies and Italian feasts. Also, at Alliance Française of Kathmandu, a three-day event was recently held which saw the screenings of Nepali short films and a few French films awarded at Cannes. The event also incorporated an interaction program among the Nepali guest speakers regarding the movies. These screenings are not only a source of entertainment for the audience, but also a chance for movie makers to learn and improve their standards. So if you yearn for a luxurious movie time with your beloveds, plan out for page3 one question make your statement Charity events are in full throttle these days. But do they really help solve the problems at the grassroots level, or are they just to draw the crowd’s attention? Be it for education, natural-disaster victims or other causes, the town is hyped with many charity events taking place in forms of concerts, painting auctions, movie screenings and so forth. But are these events more than just ways of seeking attention of the crowd, and do they really serve the purpose of helping the needy? We talk to some personalities who were recently involved in charity events. Suprasanna Aryal

The events that we organize are mainly related As long as the people participating in charity events know to sports and music that give a platform to where their contributions are going, I believe these are participants in showcasing their talents. Their beneficial. Every single rupee donated means a lot and makes contributions are donated to the indigent. This a difference. These events help in creating awareness among way, I believe, charity events are gathering a decent the participants regarding their responsibilities towards crowd, and at the same time, helping solve social society. problems as well. Pratik Karki is the Co-chairperson of Visionary Youth, that is Dilip Singh is the President of TodayÊs Youth, who organizing the upcoming charity event, The Next Step. organized Charity Music Festival.

Charity events gather a crowd and create an environment where Charity events do help in solving problems. They everyone is willing to help. This way, even those who weren’t aware might have become a trend for some of those who about a particular problem will contribute their resources as well want fame, but for those who really want to help, as ideas and also keep the organizers on track for the betterment such events definitely promote the intended cause. of the country. The organizers who have interacted with the needy and understood more about the problems can make Ashirwad Tripathy is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the best use of proceeds collected from the crowd. Educating Nepal. They have been involved in charity events for their school construction project in a village called Majhi Gaun in Sindhupalchowk Nilam Shah is the Founder Director of She Devils, district. which organized the recent charity event titled Mega Concert. people the buzz-makers Vocal Powerhouse They are young and talented – a breath of fresh air in Nepali music scene. In this issue of Fr!day, we talk to two singers: one a Youtube sensation and the other, an absolute crowd-pleaser. Mannat Shrestha

I knew music was my calling at the age of eight, when I first held my guitar. I took I knew music was my calling ever since I was a kid. Coming from a family of my lessons with Sunny from Zindabad. I loved every bit of it. musicians, you can say I was just born with it in my blood. The music scene in NeNepalpal is very much relaxed aand it’s easier for artists here to The music scene in Nepal is massively improving with upgraded technology. get gigs than in Western countries. In the 5 years we might be competing with international music. I don’t see a reason why In 5 yearyearss I hope for the artists to be more resprespectedec than they are at the moment. we can’t. Before I became a part of the music scene, I think iit was pretty much the same. The Before we didn’t have the right equipment or much knowledge about music. Though only difference is that new artists have come up anandd new genres have developed. lyrics back then were amazing,gp people p needed more commercial numbers. Also, there were limited sources to share the music in. Thanks to the internet, the scene has My bigbiggestgest pprojectroject was mmy album Nabadhana, which took completely changed. 4 yyearsears to record. I wworked really hard for it. I had proproblemsblems witwithh ppronunciationronu while composing Nepali My biggest project is my debut album Nattu numbers; I had to wwork on that. which I released last week.ek. I alwalwaysays wanted to launch an album and noww it’s a dream come In the future I’I’mm not planning to come up with an true. album, at least fofor sometime, but I want to do a lot of singles. Future is something unpredictable.npredictable. You never know what you might doo next. If not a sinsingerger I would start a sports business manmanagementagement ccompanyo or an event management If not a singer I would be studying film company, or maymaybe go for charity work. making. In fact, I intend to start next yeyear.ar. 5 most plplayedayed songs in my iPod are ‘Fast 5 most played songs in my iPod car’ by Tiao CCruz, ‘Do it like a dude’ by Jessie J, are ‘Lego house’ by Ed Shareen, ‘Shine yoyourur llight’ by Rita Ora, ‘Here’s to never ‘Cannon Ball’ by Damiann rice, growing uup’p’ by Avril Lavigne, and ‘Give me ‘Recently pom pom’ by Jonas love’ by Ed Shareen. brothers, ‘Die in your arms’rms’ by Justin Bieber, and ‘Need you now’ TroTroubleuble is something I don’t get into so by Lady Antebellum. easily. I ccan’t recall any big trouble I have gotten iinto. But it happens sometimes Trouble is something I don’t when I get back home a bit later than my want to cause but it keepseps curcurfewfew time. finding me. A mmottoot I live by ‘You’ll never walk A motto I live by “Livee today. alone.’ Live now!”

Nattu Shah is popular as a KristiKristinan Allen, a young and promising Youtube star. Her single ÂMaMa Dherai upcomiupcomingn artist has won the hearts of many Maya GarchuÊ gained popularityularity not with her album Nabadhana (DonÊt tie me up). only in Nepal but also in thehe UK. She hahass been doing gigs all over the city. She recently released her self-titleself-titledd debut album – Nattu.

I have been inspired by loads of artists. I I have been inspired by different genres of music. When would say my first one was Avril Lavigne I was younger I used to listen to the Beatles and other when I heard her debut single Complicated. country music. I soon moved on to alternative rock Of course, my family has been my biggest and acoustic. Now, I’m inspired by Adam Levine’s vocal support throughout my journey. skills and Adam Lambart’s live performances. review popular culture revisited The Best of Jim Carrey Jim Carrey is arguably one of the most flamboyant actors in the world today. His choice of roles has more often than not been rather interesting, justifying his own whacky and comic persona. Let’s face it, the man arrived at the Elton John’s Oscars Party in 2013 sporting giant, fake feet shoes and a small pair of angel wings on the back of his suit! MOVIE Having said that, Jim Carrey is an actor par excellence, accepting roles no one else would dare take and playing them like a natural. This week, Fr!day explores three of his most acclaimed works. Akriti Shilpakar

The Mask Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Released date: 29 July, 1994 Released Date: 4 Feb, 1994 Released Date: 19 March, 2004 If you have not yet watched If not for Jim Unlike the frenzy, The Mask, you have no idea Carrey, this reckless roles Carrey what Jim Carrey really is. movie would is known and loved This 1994 movie proved have fallen flat on for, in this movie he him to be one hell of an its face at the box plays Joel Barrish, actor, not only for his office. However, an introverted, over-the-top rubber-faced its total U.S. vulnerable, love- antics that he is so popular box office gross wrecked romantic. As for but also for the sheer was a whopping his relationship with magnificance with which he $108,360,063. Clementine, played by played the role of a frenzy, But it wasn’t just Kate Wilson comes insanely funny superhero. It the movie that to a bitter end, she definitely brought out the benefited from gets memories of him best in Carrey – his wild Carrey’s talent. entirely erased by a improvisations. In this, Jim Ace Ventura professional mind- Carrey plays the role of a did a lot of wiper. Devastated, socially awkward banker, Stanley Ipkiss who transforms into good to the actor, too, by showing off just how funny Joel decides to undergo the same procedure. However, The Mask, a green-skinned, zoot-suited, zany prankster with he really is and helped his career soar to greater halfway through he realizes that he doesn’t want to let superhuman powers when he discovers an ancient mask. heights. The movie itself revolves around Ace Ventura, go of the memories, yet cannot stop the procedure. What follows is an enjoyable comedy of hyperactive mayhem a pet detective played by Jim Carrey and his latest The plot of the movie is complicated as the story is with comic slapsticks and lavish musical numbers (the dance assignment to find the Miami Dolphins’ missing mascot narrated backwards, but Carrey keeps you engaged to “Cuban Pete” is unforgettable). Overall, the movie is and quarterback Dan Marino. The movie was followed throughout. It is just a beautiful story of love and fate; Ssssmokin’! by the sequel Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. expect some waterworks. BINOD BHATTARAI is a journalist who runs The Writing Workshop feature ([email protected]). issues that matter Section 19 and the Election

he Election Commission party dictatorship – a term than it will be for a Constituent would allow inclusion and past six years from crowding has proposed (Section 19) aptly used by a weekly Assembly that is expected to participation. Those for a the assembly. Given that such Tthat individuals convicted columnist that goes by the resolve every issue on the table! smaller assembly see greater small groups can retain undue for crimes not be allowed to byline ‘Ass’ – we now have in Therefore, what’s ahead is efficiency in having a fewer blackmail power when it comes contest in the forthcoming the country are vehemently eerily familiar to the election of numbers for proportional seats to forming coalitions, I for one elections. This includes those opposed to Section 19 in 2008 which had an outcome for that would make it easy to would argue for keeping them convicted for murder, theft, the draft. Both the Unified all to see. Nada. elect a majoritarian parliament out. kidnapping, rape, human Communist Party of Nepal Even today, the key where decision-making will be If the goal is producing trafficking, money laundering, (Maoist) and the group of questions on what voters could quicker. So the choice is electing a constitution, the assembly misusing passports, dealing parties from the plains – or the vote for remain to be distilled. an efficient assembly that could should be one that can take with narcotics, escaping Madhesi Morcha – want the What is known is that we are produce a constitution quickly, decisions and produce one. from jail, spying, and trading provision scrapped. not going to have a choice or one that could take almost as Further, since one election in engendered species and Their argument – as of picking whether we want long as it took us the last time cannot return a perfect assembly archaeological artifacts. simplistic and unconvincing as a consensual democracy or a we tried to write a constitution and even world’s best assembly Nothing wrong with that it is – is that trying to change majoritarian one. It is to be – and failed. cannot produce a fault-free one would say. The proposal is the rules now can delay the something in between as it was The threshold being statute, whatever needs to spot on target as those are not election. Or, candidates that in 2008, but that exact mix discussed is also something that be changed can be achieved behaviors you would expect in were convicted in the categories remains to be agreed. Hotly can prevent small groups that through successive elections. leaders who you elect to write of crimes listed above should contested is the proposal on might not have any influence With Section 19, I want to laws and move on to lead the not be barred from contesting. the number of proportional whatsoever in actual policy be able to say my representative nation. Leaders at the minimum And in the ‘4-partyarchy’ (not a seats, whether we should have making as we have seen in the is not a criminal. are expected to be law-abiding democracy proper) we now have more or less, and whether or citizens. in the country it might not be not we should have a threshold But not all agree, and in fact surprising that they have their of votes for qualifying to be the blog stop this is what has been holding up way. represented in the assembly. the finalization of the election As of writing this, there was Those for the 601 law. also no agreement on what the representatives we had earlier What Makes a Post? Two parties in the four- election will be about – other say that the higher number Priya Shah

Well, a writer to begin with. A writing site. Free time on hand. An intention to write. Some ideas. Or so you think. Because if that was the case, there would have been a minimum of 10 updates in here in the past two weeks. But there are none. Why? I really don’t know, because for once all aforementioned essential ingredients were right there, but they just couldn’t be combined to churn out anything remotely interesting. Sob. Anyway, so where was I? Ah, at work. And I have been spending relatively long hours here for that matter. Which actually reminds me of this 10% amusing, 90% bugging incident that took place here yesterday. So, I am at my desk, all stressed out, because there is so much to do, and ofcourse because it is a Monday. And to ensure that I remember all my things to do, I keep jotting them down on these brilliant fluorescent post-it notes, and putting them up on the screen of my docking station, which I don’t use because I find it really duh to use two screens. Yes. So I am sitting here, minding my own business, when this uncle- like person who I have never seen at work walks up to me, and says, “Excuse me.” Now I knew it had to be someone who didn’t know me very well, because trust me, if you do, you would know that I do not react well to being disturbed on a work day. Anyway, he says excuse me, and I’m like, “What?” and he says, “Can you please remove those stickers because they don’t look good?” and I’m like, “Huh?” and he’s like, “They will spoil the screen.’ Ok, so I am thinking, “Dude! You called my brilliant fluorescent post-it notes stickers and then you think they don’t look good, and then you think I would care.” But... Here’s the issue. I was so lost in the Excel file I was working on that I just nodded and said, “Okay.” albeit with a WTF expression on my face. So I removed them! Which made me feel very bad later, though. In one way it is good I did not say WTF to him ’cos he could have been a big guy and then I would go down in history as the girl who got fired because she defended her post-it notes. But I think my ego was totally hurt. Because I kept fretting about this thing till today morning, and only when I finally put a couple of post-it notes back on the screen (ok, this time I put it on the edge) did I feel better. So now I have two post-its on my screen, none of which help me with my work, but both of which do wonders for my ego. Now I am waiting for the uncle-like person to comment again because this time I have retorts prepared, but ofcourse he is nowhere to be seen. Other than that, nothing else is worth putting up here. Except that I misspelt fluorescent all the times I wrote it, including this time but thanks to the spellchecker, I have it spelt correctly here. And that I think using the drafts section in here is totally slow and useless. Also Google docs is useless because they are phasing out support for my browser soon, and so is YouTube, and Google reader, and Twitter, after which I should probably take a sabbatical from life and go to the Himalayas or something because I would have anyway become a social recluse of sorts. And now that I have attained my purpose of updating in here, I will stop. If you actually reached this far, you have my wholehearted gratitude and sympathy. I assure you that I will be back with more such wholesome entertainment.Till then, Ciao.

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Ought To Know The festival kicks off with the construction of the chariot in Pulchowk and officially ends when Let There be Rain the chariot crosses the Bungamati River in Lalitpur. In between, other significant celebrations like Nariwal Khasalne at Lagankhel and Bhoto Jatra at Jawalakhel take place. During the former Akriti Shilpakar event, a member of local guthi throws a coconut from the top of the chariot towards the crowd. People scramble to grab it as it is believed that the one who brings back the coconut to the priest in the chariot is blessed with a happy family and at least one son. A great tussle breaks out and he month-long Rato Machhindranath Jatra is a festival of almost anything goes. In the latter occasion which takes place towards the end of the festival, a prayer for good rain at the cusp of rice sowing season. A black velvet, jeweled vest is shown to the people which is otherwise kept with Machhindranath T32-foot high chariot of Rato Machhindranath is pulled the entire year. The legend has it that the vest belonged to a farmer, who received it as a reward through Patan and is stopped at many places for a day or two. from Karkot Naga (the serpent king) for curing his queen’s eye ailment. But unfortunately, the Made out of cane, wood and bamboo, the chariot houses idols farmer lost it. The showing of the vest is a symbolical celebration to find its rightful owner. of various reincarnations of Rato Machhindranath and other deities. A relatively smaller chariot of Minnath follows Rato After the festival is over, the statue of Rato Machhindranath is taken to his birth place Macchindranath throughout. Bungamati, a traditional Newari town located 10 km from Kathmandu. He spends the next six months there, at a temple dedicated to him. For the following six months, Machhindranath returns to his temple in Patan, known as Rato Macchindranath temple.

Origin Legends and myths are not lacking when it comes to Rato Machhindranath. From his birth in a family of demons to his cracked chest, his ornaments and how he ended up in Lalitpur, everything is shrouded in myths and folklores. If you look up the legend of Machhindranath it tells that the Rato Machhindranath was brought from the Indian state of Assam by a farmer to prevent the city from drought. However, locals have a different say. Known as Bundya to local Newars, it is believed that long ago Swayambhunath and Lord Indra, the God of Rain, got into an ego fight. Swayambhunath challenged Indra that even if he made enough rain, the people wouldn’t have a harvest because the crops wouldn’t have any grains in them. Indra accepted the challenge but it turned out that Swayambhunath was right; the harvest was unfruitful. But Indra wasn’t going to give up yet. He asked for Rato Machhindranath to be brought to Kathmandu from Bungamati. A procession was held around town which brought abundant rain and thanks to Rato Macchindranath; a prosperous harvest. The procession thus continues every year with the same hope.

Tips Participation If you hear the guy on the chariot yell ‘Hastey!’, Participation is free and so are the tips it’s a warning bell for you to move out of the above. If you have no intension of way. Because soon, the shout will be answered Route: Pulchowk - Gabahal - Mangal Bazaar - Sundhara - Okubahal - Lagankhel - Jawalakhel pulling the chariot then I suggest you with a ‘....Haistey!’ from the crowd and before watch the madness from afar. If you you know it the towering chariot will be hauled have friends who live in locations where down the street by hundreds of men. To be Other Attractions the chariot will be pulled through, ask standing in their way is not a good idea. My This is one of the few times of the year when Kumari – the living to be invited. First, you don’t want to advice is you pick a good spot on the side of the Goddess – appears in public. It is a sight not to be missed. Go miss the sight of the pulling of chariot road from where you can enjoy the view of the ahead and get your blessings. and second, you don’t want to miss the chariot and the frenzy, and stay safe. Also, the festival is a great opportunity for shoppers, as the feast at your friend’s house which s/he Also, please maintain a good distance from city gets crowded by vendors selling from anything to everything. is keeping from you. Although the entire the crowd during the coconut grabbing moment. Shoes, clothes, bags, toys – you name it, they have it all. The best pulling action is left most of the times No matter how fascinating the whole idea of part: they are very reasonable and if you make the effort to dig into for the men, there is only one day where being amidst the crowd and participating in the heaps and piles of merchandise, there is a good chance you will only women are allowed to pull it. You the festivity looks and sounds like, trust me it find something useful. will have to find out for yourself the may not turn out to be so. You will return with exact date. nothing but bruises and worse – broken bones.

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POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. Summer Fiesta 2013: The Madness Continues Opening date: 25 May (Saturday); Time: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Venue: International Club, Sanepa; to the society and to the nation as get a 20% discount at the restaurant Contact: 9808721601 a whole in any form, Visionary Youth for two. The course costs cover After the success of the Summer Fiesta 2011 and 2012, which witnessed presents “The Next Step”. They are training, educational documents over 2500 people, Top Event Nepal is all geared up to continue the promoting “charitaintment” through and a meal with wine. Registration trend by hosting Summer Fiesta 2013: The Madness Continues. One of the event. Join in to know more. can be done by pre-payment at the the most eagerly awaited events of the year, Summer Fiesta this year restaurant itself. is also the celebration of their third anniversary. They have the perfect Carlsberg 18:47 Party blend of drinks, fun games and music to make this event a memorable Date: 27 May (Monday) Registration fee: 1800 one. The best DJs in town will be present to rock the crowd. Time: 6:47 pm onwards Venue: Reef Restaurant and Lounge Writing Nepal: A short story Price: Rs. 700 per person Bar, Thamel contest 4411523 Submission Deadline: 25 May (Saturday) Yet another exciting Carlsberg [email protected] 18:47 event features one of the most popular artists Nabin K. Literary magazine La.lit brings Qs Bhattarai with his band The Victory. a short story writing contest The event will be accompanied which is co-sponsored by Indiana With Tenzing Namgyal Sherpa University and is going to be judged Managing Director, Top Event Nepal by 18:47 surprises and to know what the surprise is gather your by Samrat Upadhyay. The entry 3 must be unpublished and should friends and be ready to have a perfect time with Carlsberg. be no more than 3000 words in a Party Animals typed and double-spaced document. The entrant must be a Nepali Turn your lazy afternoon into a party of wild fun at Summer Fiesta MISCELLANEOUS citizen, and each entrant is allowed with music, drinks and fun. to submit only one story. Three Italian Film and Food Festival winners will be chosen, who will What are the attractions of the party? Opening Date: 9 April (Tuesday) each receive a cash prize – first Being held at the International Club, which can accommodate over 9813422986 Closing Date: 28 May (Tuesday) prize Rs. 10,000, second prize Rs. 3000 people, the guests can swim, play games, enjoy food from Time: 6:00 pm 5,000 and third prize Rs. 2,500. The different stalls, socialize, drink, dance and beat the summer heat. The Premier International College Venue: Black Pepper Café and Pub, winners will be announced in the party is all about getting together on a hot summer day, having fun and All Nepal Inter College Band Jhamsikhel, Patan month of June. Please submit short making memories which can be cherished for a lifetime. Competition is ready to hit the [email protected], 5521897 story entries to editor@lalitmag. stage this year with its second com Who are the DJs making music for the night? edition. Selected five bands Tuesdays give you an opportunity to We will have our local DJs as well as an international DJ playing their from the auditions will compete get familiar with Italy – come watch STROBIST Photography best music for our guests. DJ CJ who has gained much appreciation against each other at the grand famous Italian movies and feast on in Delhi and Mumbai will be joining us from India. Nepal’s favorite DJ Workshop finale. The winning band will authentic Italian cuisine. The second Submission Date: 25 May (Saturday) Finzok and DJ Phucheey will also be with us throughout the day, along bag a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 Italian Food and Film Festival with our other DJs. The event will be hosted by our very own Helen along with a 10-track album presents a wide selection of Italian Tamang, Miss Tamang 2009 1st runner up. contract. The first runner-up will movies and delicacies. Dinner with What is there in the party except for dancing? win a cash prize of Rs. 30,000. starters, main course and desserts We have many exciting games, one of which is Tug-o-War – seven girls Individual prizes for best vocalist, will be followed right after the on one side and three boys on the other. The winning team shall get best guitarist, best drummer and movie screening. The menu differs complimentary drinks like cocktails and beer. And on the occasion of best bassist will receive cash each day so make sure you know our third anniversary we will be providing two nights/three days stay prizes and other gift hampers. what the menu is before selecting a at Namche Bazaar, Shangrila Guest House, including lodging and food Registrations open soon. movie. Seats are limited; so booking in advance is highly recommended. for the lucky ticket winner. Cosmopolitan, Capecodder and Vodkatini Registration fee: Rs. 5,000 are the cocktails we’ll provide in the event. (Ashmita Rijal) Price: Rs. 950 This special 4-day Strobist THE NEXT STEP photography workshop is for all Date: 25 May (Saturday) Learning French Culinary Skill those who own a DSLR and and Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Date: 25 May (Saturday) wish to explore into the studio MUSIC AND PARTIES Venue: 1905 Restaurant, Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm world. The applicants must have Kantipath and Trisara, Lazimpat Venue: Délices de France a fair knowledge of a DSLR and Inter College Band 4410200 Restaurant, Thamel Competition its functions. This workshop will Opening Date: 1 May (Wednesday) Considering the fact that the Learn French culinary techniques be conducted by Ganga Sagar Closing Date: 1 June (Saturday) youth today are not just inclined with Christine Regnier or you can Rai, one of the versatile portrait Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm towards entertainment but send your cook to learn some photographers in the Nepali Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap, Exhibition they equally comprehend the French dishes at home. In addition photography industry. The workshop Road significance of their contribution to that attend four cooking class and will include hands-on practice on events Fr!day Issue 171 | 29 May 2013 11

various lighting setup in detail, [email protected] Tibetan border and much more (at Venue: 1905 Restaurant, Kantipath popularizing music that discussion on which equipments to an additional cost). 9841586564 is rooted on the base of use in strobist photography, various This event is to mark the 2557th classical music and traditional shooting techniques and planning anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the Tapas Fiesta This event is an art and music family trends. There is going or executing a shoot. To participate enlightened one. This auspicious Date: 25 May (Saturday) collaboration organized by to be an art exhibition in the workshop you need to bring occasion will be commemorated by Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm the Shree Tara Band, which is by Lasaana and musical your DSLR camera. lighting butter lamps, spiritual chanting Venue: El Mediterraneo, Jhamsikhel Nepal’s first female instrumental performance by Shree Tara by monks and prayers for world peace. 5527059 band. This group is dedicated band, Binaya Maharjan and For registration type your name and For Nepalese the cost is Rs. 3000 and to bringing about changes by Baburaja Maharjan. SMS to 984124034 USD 40 for foreigners, costs include El Mediterraneo, the first Spanish Participation fee - Rs. 5000 accommodation, transportation and restaurant in Kathmandu, is going a 3-meal course. Also while you are to organize Tapas Fiesta bringing CELEBRATING PEACE AT at the resort, you can try activities forth about 12 tapas such as the STROBIST Photography Workshop BORDERLANDS such as white water rafting at Bhote famous Jamon Serrano, Chorizo, Date: 25 May (Saturday) Koshi, a canyon descent down some Queso Manchego and many more. Opening Date: 28 May (Tuesday); Closing Date: 31 May (Friday); Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am; Venue: Borderlands Eco Adventure spectacular waterfall or visit the Pre-reservations is recommended Venue: Folio Magazine Studio, Dhalko; Contact: www.thefoliomag.com, 9841240341 Resort if you want to indulge yourself in Organized by Folio Magazine in collaboration with The Image Park, For reservation: 4381425, 4381214 some unique and delicious tapas. Strobist Photography Workshop is an event dedicated to teaching interested photographers about studio and lighting photography. Basic knowledge in photography is a must to participate in this workshop ART AND THEATRE since Strobist is an advanced technique. Ganga Sagar Rai, Senior Events Photographer for Folio Magazine and a Nepal-based Australian magazine Index ART & MUSIC +977, is the instructor for the workshop. Introduced as an exclusive COLLABORATION project in Nepal, the workshop is suitable for those photographers who Date: 23 May (Thursday) THURSDAY STROBIST Photography Workshop want to be professionally involved in the media industry. Art & Music Collaboration (Miscellaneous) Time: 12:00 pm (Miscellaneous) The Next Step (Music and Parties) Registration Fee: Rs. 5000 Inter College Band Competition (Music Writing Nepal: A short story contest and Parties) (Miscellaneous) STROBIST Photography Workshop Turn to page 19 for details on (Miscellaneous) SUNDAY live performances around town. Writing Nepal: A short story contest Inter College Band Competition (Music (Miscellaneous) and Parties) Qs

FRIDAY MONDAY With Niroj Shrestha Inter College Band Competition (Music Inter College Band Competition CEO, Folio Magazine (Music and Parties) and Parties) 3 STROBIST Photography Workshop TUESDAY (Miscellaneous) Inter College Band Competition Educating Passion Writing Nepal: A short story contest (Music and Parties) If photography is your passion then keep your best foot forward and (Miscellaneous) Italian Film and Food Festival grab this opportunity to take your skill to the next level. (Miscellaneous) SATURDAY Celebrating Peace at Borderlands WEDNESDAY What should the participants expect to learn at the workshop? (Miscellaneous) Inter College Band Competition (Music The workshop shall include hands-on practice on various lighting setup Inter College Band Competition (Music and Parties) in detail, discussion on equipment used in Strobist photography. This and Parties) includes various shooting techniques, planning and executing a shoot, setting up the floor for a shoot including props, models, basics of model positions, communication and costume selection. What are the prerequisites for those who are interested to participate? If an applicant is good in basic photography, it will do. But it takes enthusiasm and curiosity to take their skill to a higher level. However, this workshop is not for beginners. We have different classes running for them. In order to be a part of the workshop, interested participants must have a DSLR camera. Is there any advantage to those who perform best in the workshop? Folio Magazine will include an article on those who have performed exceptionally well in the four-day workshop. The winners of this Disclaimer: workshop will get an opportunity to work as an intern at the Fr!day does not endorse any event magazine and be a part of some of the projects related to it. We will printed, mentioned or listed in the be recommending these photographers to various events, product publication. Event participants are photography, assisting veteran photographers and provide internships at advised to cross-refer to sources different media houses. The Image Park is also giving a platform to work for validation. placement and internship in newspapers and magazines. (Ashmita Rijal) hallofframe

1 2 3 4 Laughing Loudly with Toastmasters 19 May, Yala Maya Kendra The spirit of the evening was that of laughter, humor and wit as the Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest kicked off at Yala Maya Kendra on 19 May. The contest was organized by the three Toastmasters Club in Nepal – Everest Toastmasters Club, Kathmandu Toastmasters Club and Himalaya Toastmasters Club, all of which are Toastmasters International chapters. There were a total of six speakers from all three clubs taking up the stage.

The participants gave humorous speeches on various 5 6 topics ranging from marriage to politics, cross-cultural communication, love and Nepali style. Most of the speeches managed to keep the audience laughing hard, while others kept them at least smiling throughout. The contest was followed by a 15-minute tea break after which the winners were announced by the jury members. Sadiksha Thapa bagged the winner’s spot and Soujanya Acharya was declared the 1st runner up. Although the clubs have previously organized stand-up comedy and other speech contests, the Humorous Speech Contest was the first of its kind to be organized by a Toastmasters Club in Nepal. 1. Binod Bhattarai and Moon Pradhan 2. Sadiksha Thapa and Suman Shakya 3. Kabin Pandey 4. Yogesh Satyal 5. Sixit Bhatta, Shekhar Golcha and Tyler McMahon 6. Nitesh Pradhan, Sagar Karki and Saujanya Acharya

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7 Mekha Limbu’s Sequential Dissonance 15 May, Siddhartha Art Gallery The quiet premises of Siddhartha Art Gallery at Baber Mahal Revisited resounded with applause as art enthusiasts gathered for the launch of Pashupati Paints KIAF Calendar. It was followed by a painting exhibition titled “Sequential Dissonance” organized by Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Center (KCAC). Artist Mekha Bahadur Limbu Subba made these paintings during his eight-month residency at KCAC Patan Museum Studio. Sanjeev Uprety speaking about the paintings said, “I found a lot of stories in the paintings, especially in the comic strip series Lathalinga. They have narratives which are tied to our everyday lives, problems that are at the heart of being a Nepali. On one hand there is trauma and on the other, there is playfulness in the sense that somehow life moves on.” These seventeen paintings were installed as a series of three narratives at the exhibition. The paintings present strong visual commentary on social, political, cultural and environmental transformations that Nepal is going through. Mekha’s comic series stand out not only for innovative techniques but also for the way they reveal harsh social and political realities. In all of the comic strips, the speech bubbles are blank, which allow the viewers to project their own dialogues and construct their own situations. The exhibition will continue at the Siddhartha Art Gallery till 30 May.

1. Sahana Vajracharya 2. Mekha Bahadur Limbu Subba 3. Aditya Murarka 4. Sergey V. Velichkin 5. Eleni Spachi and Marcos B. Duprat Rebeiro 6. Sanjeev Upreti 7. Jason Squire and Philippa Squire 1 2 1 2 3

4 The British School and Circus Kathmandu Together Move Your Body Like a Belly Dancer 17 May, Image Ark Gallery 15 May, Attic Bar and Lounge Year 7 and 8 students of The British School held a photo Supported by Uber Agency, The Arabian Night was hosted by Steps Dance Studio at Attic Bar and exhibition in collaboration with Circus Kathmandu, a part Lounge. Some people got impatient as the program started way behind schedule. But the wait was of the charitable organization called Freedom Matters. The worth it as the major highlight of the night, Amalia Messina, a professional belly dancer and instructor opening ceremony took place at Image Ark Gallery making from Italy, performed a stunning belly dance. She enthralled the crowd with her captivating dance its environment content and pleasant by the students and the moves with wings she used as a prop. Steps Dance Group, which comprised of Melina Shrestha, Devina performing artists of Circus Kathmandu. Also, photo works by Maharjan and Sumitra Lopchan, also performed a belly dance fusion on a popular Bollywood number. photographer and gallery curator Ingrid Chiron were displayed. Some of the people from the audience also showed their belly dancing skills alongside Messina. Her works portrayed various activities of Circus Kathmandu. 1. Amalia Messina 2. Renasha Bantawa Rai and Namrata Shrestha T-shirts of Circus Kathmandu were also available for purchase. Students seemed excited about their work where one of the students of Year 7, Shamaamah Shahriar, said, “We are proud to support Circus Kathmandu as they provide opportunities 1 2 3 and restore confidence among the people rescued from trafficking. The funds raised by the sale of photographs will be provided for the circus performance in the UK.” The creative and noble photo works of The British School students will be displayed for two weeks. 1. Valdemar Holmgren and Marie Ange Sylvain 2. Bikash Rauniyar 3. Sasha Holmgren 4. Esha Thapa

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1 Yet Another Glorious Three-man Show Year 19 May, Park Gallery 13 May, Reggae Pub Continued from page 1 Tuborg turned 133 last week. The occasion was marked by a celebration party at Sundar Lama, Samyack Manandhar and Shyam Maharjan showcased their recent works in the exhibition Reggae Pub, Thamel. The anniversary bash called Threefold, which was inaugurated by Pushkar Bhakta Mathema, the acting editor of Gorkhapatra. saw its consumers revel along with Tuborg Mathema spoke on the similarity between men with pen and those with painting brushes as contributing family. Like previous years, the party had members of society. The exhibition showcases twenty one paintings of the artists along with two a lot of music and fun. Popular artists installations. 2 like Adrian Pradhan, Sabin Rai and the During the event, art critic and artist Mukesh Malla spoke on the encouraging change that is taking place Electix Band rocked the night with their in the Nepali art scenario. Congratulating the three artists, senior artist Batsa Gopal Vaidhya spoke on the enthralling performances. importance and the difficulty of continuing art as a profession. Similarly, the Russian Ambassador to Nepal Packed with joyous revelers, both locals and also an avid art lover, Sergey Vasilievich Velichkin, expressed that he loves going to Nepali exhibitions and tourists, the party was all the more because every exhibition is remarkably different and always worth the while. Finally, Saroj Bajracharya, enjoyable when limited edition Tuborg artist-cum-art writer as well as the mentor of the three artists, spoke on the historic importance of the T-shirts were given away. Bringing music exhibition stressing on how it reflects the evolution of art scene in Nepal. The exhibition continued till and fun together, Tuborg stood firm on late in the evening and saw a vibrant mix of artists, art lovers and general public in the audience. their promise - “The Fun Starts Here!” 1. Batsa Gopal Vaidhya 2. Saroj Bajracharya 3. Mukesh Malla 4. Shyam Maharjan 5. Samyack Manandhar 1. Philip Norley 2. Paul Olivier 6. Sundar Lama events make the most of the city

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Apparel Trio Fiesta include games such as beer pong and Disclaimer: Fiesta de Hawaiian Opening Date: 31 May (Friday) free cocktails for ladies who arrive Fr!day does not endorse any Closing Date: 2 June (Sunday) at the venue before 9. The event also event printed, mentioned or Date: 7 June (Friday); Time: 2:00 pm onwards; Venue: Woodland Complex, Durbarmarg; Contact: features DJ Niral and DJ Bikash on 9808540451, [email protected] Venue: House of Fashion, Lazimpat listed in the publication. Event the deck who are well renowned 4416200 participants are advised to cross- for a multiplicity of talents, including Wild Players and Zany’s Entertainment presents a Hawaiian party titled refer to sources for validation. Hawaiian Fiesta in Nepal. Known as Luau, a traditional Hawaiian party House of Fashion and Warehouse commendable lighting works for a or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment, the event is Designer in collaboration with diverse mass of people. The event is Turn to page 19 for details on celebrated worldwide with much enthusiasm. The event is a Hawaiian Über Agency is bringing the strictly for those who are above 18 theme party along with a choco fiesta which involves an all girls’ dance worlds of fashion together, to years of age. live performances around town. competition in a chocolate pool. The girl with the best moves will win create an atmosphere that will the open competition. The party will also feature Hawaiian food, drinks showcase the latest fashion trends. and entertainment such as traditional Hawaiian music, also known as Come and reap the benefits of Hula. Samikshya Shrestha, Miss Personality of Miss Nepal 2013, will be the ongoing sale of designer the host for the event. and branded apparels, all under one roof. Local designers and Entry Fee: Rs. 700 their collection such as Mimz by Mamta Gurung Joshi, Inspire by Antee Gurung, and Tia Tula & Buttons by Uma Nemkul will be available. Branded sapparels Qs from warehouse designers such as H&M, Forever 21, Zara, River With Sagun Pradhan Island, Newlook, Asos, Rarelondon, We are open at Metro park, utt ar dhoka, Lazimpat and Airport Departure lounge CEO, Wild Players Motelrocks and many more will 3 also be included.

Time for Party Pants Journey of Writing Date: 30 June (Sunday) Be at Hawaii, or at least feel like so at the Hawaiian Fiesta. Indulge Time: 3:00 pm onwards in Hawaiian food, drinks and music. And yes, donÊt forget to dress up! Venue: Martin Chautari, Thapathali For registration: himalayanreaders@ What is the party all about? gmail.com The party is all about giving the attendees a Hawaiian feel. We hope this 9851076996 event will be an unforgettable memory as it is happening for the first Himalayan Readers’ Bookclub with time ever in Nepal. And the unique part of this event is that there is the support of Martin Chautari a specific Hawaiian dress code for this party where people have their and LASANAA is organizing an space to be creative. interaction programme called What are the main attractions of the party? the ‘Journey of Writing with Tropical Hawaiian drinks, foods and music will be our theme for the Samrat Upadhyay’ based on his event. The main attraction would be the Choco Fiesta, which is a dance book of short stories ‘Arresting competition in a chocolate pool. This event will feature great music God in Kathmandu’. This event is and live networking, product sampling, dancing, beautiful promotional exclusively focused on enthusiastic models, a lavish spread of appetizers, elegant dining cuisine, face readers and aspiring writers who painting, fancy photo booth, special prizes for best couples nominated are interested in creative writing in different categories, games and many more. on short fiction. Limited seats are 2239749 available, so shoot an email to Who are the DJs performing? [email protected] by We have well known and very talented DJs from Nepal like DJ Ray, DJ 25 June for registration. Fr3Q and DJ Maniz. To make the party even more exciting, we have DJ Entry Fee: Rs. 100 Nyayaxism, an internationally recognized lady DJ, being flown in all the D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 way from Australia. 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Tropical Night at The of Jello Shots throughout For those who cannot attend A Musical Evening for held at Tourism Board. The current Factory the night. The event also was the event in person, Google Charity president of NFPJ Kavindra Man Suprasanna Aryal equipped with a separate Technology User Groups Kritish Rajbhandari Shakya and the former president Kathmandu, 10 May Mojito bar. Brand new menu (GTUG) along with Student Kathmandu, 17 May of NFPJ Biskesh Rauniyar were with a long range of known Ambassadors host live streaming the guests at the event. This year’s and new colorful cocktails of the I/O event worldwide Continued from page 1 calendar displays photographs The Factory at Thamel gathered added more to the excitement known as Google I/O Extended, showing the life in a day of a more than a hundred people of the event. which are free live event photojournalist enacted by the on Friday for the event Tropical streaming of the main event. model Rekha Thapa. Speaking at the Night. Niyant who was here event Shakya said, “Photojournalism from Darjeeling for the event Google I/O 2013 Picovico organized the event is a profession filled with risks and mesmerized the participants with Extended Held in this year along with Google requires a lot of courage. We’ve his acoustic numbers of national Kathmandu Developers Group (GDG) at tried to convey this through the and international commercial Ashmita Rijal Karkhana, Kathmandu. About 35 photographs in this calendar.” songs. The participants also got Kathmandu, 15 May developers and tech enthusiasts NFPJ also officially announced the to enjoy DJ Finjok’s pure Trap attended the event. launch of its Radio Program called and Reggaeton mixes specially Google I/O is the tech giant’s ‘View Finder’ at the event. The prepared for the theme of the During the event Picovico largest developer event that takes radio program is aired by Nepal Tropicana. There was a free flow released its Public Video Milan Amatya followed with songs place in San Francisco every year. FM 91.8 every Saturday morning. Creation API v1.0 beta which Ay Pakha Parvat Nadi and Aaja Ma. The program features interviews of enable developers to integrate Similarly other singers appeared on prominent photo journalists. Picovico’s fascinating engine stage turn wise and performed one into independent websites. to two songs each. There were short presentations Movie Weekend at on Picovico by the co-founder Many of the songs performed Alliance Française Manish Modi; GDG by Suresh had music and lyrics composed Ghimire; and Karkhana by Pavitra by Bom Prasad Maskey, who was Prabal Man Dhaubadel Gautam followed by a networking the main organizer of the show. Kathmandu, 17 May session where everyone got a Maskey, besides being a musician chance to exchange their ideas. and a lyricist, is also a distinguished While the Cannes, one of the biggest film festivals in the world, Compared to last year’s event artist, writer, poet and a sculptor. The event also incorporated an took place, Alliance Française which was full of product of Kathmandu managed to put announcements and surprises, exhibition of Maskey’s paintings, a display and sale of his CDs and together a showcase of its own - a this year Google focused selected mix of French cinema as more on announcements on books. The funds collected from the well as a few Nepali short movies. enhancements of its services, The French film showcase “Festival ranging from a new Maps concert will be used to build a health-post at Jaljala, Maskey’s de Cannes” took place on the experience to a unified messaging evenings of 17, 18 and 19 May. experience with Hangouts. Each birthplace. The Mega Show is one of his efforts to fulfill his responsibility Organised by Alliance Française attendee got a free Google I/O of Kathmandu in association with t-shirt. towards his birthplace. “I want to do many things for that place. This is Aadi Productions, the three-day just a beginning,” he said. event held screenings of remarkable The concert was organized in French cinema as well as aspiring Football for Women association with She Devils, an event Nepali directions. Each of the Suprasanna Aryal management company. three days featured one Nepali Lalitpur, 15 May short movie followed by a French screening except on Sunday, NFPJ Calendar when they showcased two Nepali A football match was held on Launch Wednesday evening in Lalitpur 5 screenings followed by a French Kritish Rajbhandari A Side Indoor Football Ground drama. In the Nepali films category, Kathmandu,19 May at Triveni Marg, Sanepa. With the popular works of Sail Shrestha – Ma theme ‘Stop Violence Against Janna, Nagarjuna and Shukrakeet – Women’, the match was held were screened while international between teams of women from works included Copie Conforme various clubs in Sanepa. Lalitpur 5 (Certified Copy), Les Parapluies A Side Indoor Football Ground de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of has planned to organize more Cherbourg) and Adieu Gary. Besides matches for women every month, the movie screenings, each day’s following this first edition of the agenda also included a discussion match. The organizers believe that session with guest speakers from these matches will be a platform the cinema and journalism sector for participants from different walks National Forum of Photo such as Tshering Rhitar Sherpa, of life to come together and have Journalists (NFPJ) launched its Yagash, Reecha Sharma and Min some quality time while promoting calendar for the year 2070 on Bham. The event was held at the a cause. Sunday. The launch program was movie hall at AFK. entertainment let the good times begin A No-compromise Show Had there been a definite formula to making a perfect film, each one would be a blockbuster. Bringing out the perfect entertainment is not a cakewalk. In a candid conversation with the makers of the upcoming film Karkash, we get to know that a film is a product where everyone attempts to give the best—without any compromises!

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epali film industry is every situation of the film, and we standing at the trial of hope that the audience takes the Ntime and things have not film in the manner that we have been easy. Even the best of films made it. struggle to make a clear mark Asim: This is a new-gen film and amidst a skeptical crowd. On one it illustrates the recent age, the hand, people are still hopeful that youth culture and the lifestyle of one particular film could be at this era. Karkash can be seen as least better than the other. While dark humor, and such story has on the other, film makers have not yet been brought in Nepali started realizing, even at the cost films. of a series of flops, that there is no second option to making a How do you expect the superb film backed with equally audience to perceive Karkash competent marketing strategy. and its dark humor? Asif Shah Marking its release on 14 June, Asif: People here do not watch Asim Shah Karkash has presented a prism of films according to the genre. They a very strong marketing spectrum will find their way to cinema halls penetrating all media equally with if the posters and trailers seem Lokesh Bajracharya its rigorous promotion design. entertaining enough for them. In Whether the film meets the this context, Karkash definitely is promises it makes via its publicity an entertainer and we expect the before editing. With the idea bring. I believe the audience can for compromise, but worked in a is yet to come under the scrutiny audience to be entertained. That’s about the characters in mind, expect the film to be ten times tight budget and limited schedule. of the not-so-lenient audience, about it. when I sat down on the editing better than the trailer. I wish I could have made the film but till date, every promotional Lokesh: A single film cannot cater table, I found that each of the Lokesh: Two of my colleagues without those restraints. material that the film has to all kinds of audience. Karkash character was enhanced by actors. in Kantipur Television do not Lokesh: As an editor, I always feel presented—be it the trailer, the is targeted to the youth culture Karkash was a fantastic film even watch Nepali films at all. I have that a particular scene could have original sound track, the posters and the new generation in cities. on the script, and when it came worked in three films till date, been done in some other way. This or the clippings—has received We believe we have been able to to editing, that quotient had but they have not watched the is not just with Karkash but with acclaims from social networking touch the psyche of the young multiplied. previous two. But when I showed any film. I won’t call it a lacking sites. city mentality. Asim: I cannot exactly pin point the trailer of the third film, i.e. per se, but it is the sense of asking We pose some patterned Asim: We have made this film the most memorable incident Karkash, they say that this is the for more. questions to the director – Asif with a personal touch. Personally, because every day from the film that they would definitely Asim: Karkash is made under the Shah; the editor – Lokesh when I watch a film, I expect the preproduction to the final result go for. banner of A G21 Production, Bajracharya; and the producer – entertainment worth what I’ve has been memorable. I would Asim: I had personally not which is our own company. Have Asim Shah, to get some behind- paid for. Karkash has been made like to exemplify it: Daya Hang approved the trailer at first. And we had the opportunity to work the-scenes insights on where with this notion that the audience Rai has mentioned in a program maybe the reason is because I under another banner, both the Karkash is headed. folks get what they rightfully that if we take the incidents have lived the entire film, and I budget and the schedule could deserve. during the making of this film, felt like putting all those nuances have been much more relieved. How do you describe Karkash those incidents could bring where the comedy part would There were days when we worked in a nutshell? What is the most memorable another film altogether! I truly be prominent. Even now if the for 18 straight hours. Maybe Asif: Karkash tells the story of moment during the making of believe that. trailer gets a score of a 3/10, the that work overload would have a struggling rock band that is Karkash? film is a 10/10. But I’m glad the been less had we chosen another trying to make its identity in the Asif: Karkash has been a fun ride Your trailers and promotions audience has given the trailer a banner. heart of the city – Thamel. The since the scriptwriting. Right back are out. What is the best perfect 10. band comprises of three main from when my fellow screenplay comment you have received? Sum up Karkash in one characters of Karkash, and the writer Abinash Bikram Shan and Asif: The trailer of Karkash has What is that one thing that you sentence. film tells the story of the lives and I discussed character portrayals, been widely acclaimed. But my feel is lacking in Karkash? Asif: A wacky fun film with real problems that they have to face. we used to laugh our hearts out. friends, who have already watched Asif: We have made Karkash an life wacky characters. Lokesh: Karkash is a full Since then till now, every moment the film, tell me that the trailer is indie-style film, which means Lokesh: An easy entertainment entertainer. As makers, we have in Karkash has been fun. still lacking the wide variety of we worked in a restrained package. laughed through every scene, Lokesh: I had read the script humor that the film has and can environment. We left no room Asim: A film worth the money. ! entertainment Fr!day Issue 171 | 29 May 2013 17 In the Canvas of Gods and Humans Isha Gharti it is always personal. I think responsible, insightful, tolerant I sit to paint I have to settle all this knowledge comes to and knowledgeable instead my composure before painting. an individual from discipline of finding easy and distorted Then I realize that god is not and humility. The world has ways to become popular. After someone who fulfills our desire become chaotic and in order all we still live in a community or springs happiness or sadness; to show chaos, if one chooses where maintaining harmony is but it is a sense of deep a disrespectful path, it will becoming difficult day by day. freedom and a will to continue only add up to that chaos. I am living and helping others in any not preaching that everybody You paint gods and goddesses situation. As I paint, my work should have the same sense as in the age when science and gains the presence of god. My mine, but at least one should not technology are more prominent. work and the preparation that disrespect the faith others have. Do you believe in god? is needed to do it have taught An artist can create whatever s/ Regardless of all human me that realization of god is he wants, especially in today’s achievements or their pure and it is a connection world. However, an artist restlessness and chaos, I believe with your surroundings from a should also learn to be more god can always be felt. When human level. !

Why did you choose traditional art, specifically pauwa art, as your genre? I was very young when I was introduced to traditional art as I mentioned before. That certainly influenced my decision to choose traditional art. Another factor is definitely the financial security it brought me. I was just in the eighth grade when I started amundra Man Singh earning more than I could have Shrestha is one of the imagined. That, too, was a reason Sextremely skilled artists in I chose traditional art. Nepal. In a country where art is divided into the traditional and Your work, despite being the modern, it is the art and ideas a traditional art, isn’t very of artists like Shrestha that the traditional; can you tell us barrier is gradually merging. why? This talented artist I believe everything is in a understands and paints constant state of change and it traditional art with a fresh is inevitable. Traditional art was perception, style and attitude. considered a part of religion; Rather than him choosing art, it therefore, it had a specific seems art chose him more than a function in the past. Now even decade ago. though the essence of religion remains the same, the outer How did art happen for you? shell has undoubtedly changed. I was always interested in art Keeping up with this fact, I for as long as I can remember. improvise my work according Renowned pauwa painter Deepak to my understanding of the Joshi suggested my uncle that I contemporary without distorting be a part of Nepal Traditional the essentials of the pauwa art. I Artist Association. I was in the do necessary research on deities eighth grade when I started to and the motifs before I begin my frequent the association and I work. really enjoyed it. After SLC a lucky incident Who are your inspirational made me realize I was born to artists? be an artist. My friends chose Amar Chitrakar, Siddhi Muni Management stream for their Shakya and Uday Charan intermediate studies, and I Shrestha are such icons who have joined them without putting redefined the concept of art by much thought to it. Having merging culture with modernity. not studied a word throughout They are my obvious inspiration. the year, I found myself lost in the board exam hall. I couldn’t Recently there was an answer a single question. I exhibition of a young artist could see everyone was writing who was accused of portraying intensely in their answer papers, Hindu gods and goddesses in so to fill the papers I drew in all quite a disrespectful manner. the sheets. There was a question Your thoughts on that? “What is business?” I ended up Well, I think god is such a drawing a man coming out of presence that is felt by all and an airport with three suitcases. it does not merely belong to an It was extremely embarrassing individual. It belongs equally to but when the exam was over, all and no one should treat god I knew it was time to take art as his/her individual property. more seriously. However, the path of realizing musique turn it on

One More Night Bob Dylan cannot be summarised; Bob Dylan should not be summarised. Bob Dylan’s influence cannot be fathomed because he will never boast of it. Now, under the cool evening moon, we remember what we can of this mountain of rebel and poetry on 24 May.

Abhishek Mishra

here is something very was never a conformist. This how he would listen to Dylan and words. But someone pronounced and of angst poster child of the folk scene songs for days on end. He who grew up listening and Tabout the man’s music. would do the unthinkable always wanted to cover one playing his songs, Dipesh It has been so for some 50 by taking an electric guitar of his songs and did so with Ghale, the man behind the years now. It all started with onstage at the Newport Folk ‘All Along the Watchtower.’ ‘Reminiscing Bob Dylan’ his blue-eyed advent into the Festival in 1965. The effect Artists have since covered his event, shares how Dylan’s folk scene of the 60s. While this had on rock n’ roll history songs out of sheer reverence. songs were “simple and nice, Dylan’s boyhood dream was itself has been felt ever since. Songs like ‘Knocking on like poetry.” Growing up, his to be a rock n’ roll star, he He basically announced the Heaven’s Door’ which have St. Xavier’s days were spent would emerge as a major marriage of folk songs and been done so many times, strumming to Dylan’s works voice for the civil rights electric rock. While people most people don’t know it and he has been an ardent movement in the United are happy resting on their is actually a Dylan song. fan since. “The musical event States in the 60s with laurels and sipping tea, he The pop videos we are ‘Reminiscing Bob Dylan’ is songs like ‘The Lonesome had the stones to announce immersed in today find their a tribute and celebration to death of Hattie Carroll’ to the world what he wanted 0fortuitous origin in Dylan’s mark the 72nd birthday of and ‘Blowin’ in the wind’. to do. The backlash was card-dropping sequence for the legendary singer,” Ghale By his own accord, Dylan immense, with fans calling ‘Subterranean Homesick adds. Sanyog Shahi will be admitted to the cause he him ‘Judas!’ Dylan’s response, Blues’ back in the 60s. Bruce performing the honors on 24 had taken and rightly said, “Let’s play it f*cking loud!” Springsteen put it best whilst May at the Summit Hotel. “Social issues are more addressing his band behind inducting him into the Rock The choice setting will also important than music.” provide a BBQ dinner with Dylan’s songs were but “Bob freed your mind the way Elvis an open bar that Ghale stories, stories of despair, freed your body – he showed us that describes as “perfect for inequality and desolation. just because music was innately the event”. Tickets will be One movement after the much sought after so calls to other was encapsulated physical did not mean that it was anti- 5521810, 5524694 are swiftly by a Dylan song, but intellectual.” encouraged. the man was no passive It will be an evening for recording artist. While him And his influence on rock and Roll Hall of Fame; he some to evoke their Dylan others were speaking of legends is just as important said, “Bob freed your mind the memories, while on some civil rights and Martin as his rebellious stature. way Elvis freed your body – will dawn why people speak Luther King Jr.’s John Lennon said, “For three he showed us that just because so highly of the man. If you works, Dylan was weeks... we (The Beatles) music was innately physical lay unconvinced, if you but on the same stage didn’t stop playing it (Dylan’s did not mean that it was anti- need a reason to attend the when King gave songs). We went potty about intellectual.” event on 24 May, I would his famous ‘I have a Dylan.” Jimi Hendrix was His footprints are suggest reading – yes, reading Dream’ speech. obsessed with Dylan’s lyrics magnanimous. For those – the song ‘With God on Our The man and later recounts by his like me who remain in the Side’. The man’s brilliance, close confidantes revealed dark, the light at the end of his depth, his magical wisp, the tunnel is Dylan’s music they’re all there. ! musique Fr!day Issue 171 | 29 May 2013 19

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crowd. The idea is to raise the bar for the local favorites with improved quality, service Our next dish was chicken and hygiene. chilly, another common dish As we wait for our orders, with a look not so different but rom popular momo a soft Bollywood melody floats with a taste unlike any other varieties to Newari baras, in. The two o’clock afternoon I’ve had. Again it was the sauce Fpakodas from the south of heat and the din of traffic just that had the right amount of the border and a small selection outside the door seem like a spiciness leaving a pleasing of most common foreign dishes distant memory. Our orders prick in the tongue. Among the like sandwiches and chowmein, arrive. First, the momos Newari dishes, we had the egg all items except two are priced submerged in a bowl of sauce, bara that came with a healthful below two hundred rupees. and a chicken warp with a bowl bowl of mutton soup with “Although the menu we offer of mutton soup on the side. lentils which tasted wholesome is the same as in any restaurant, I am not a big fan of chicken and homely. we focus on hygiene and the momos but my first bite really After we were done with quality of ingredients. We also made me reconsider my taste. the last spoonful of the curry put extra effort to improve the The meat inside and the sauce soup, the table was cleared and taste,” says the owner Saryat outside made all the difference. we prepared ourselves for the Deoja, who is an experienced “We mince the meat ourselves dessert. It was surprising when chef with more than 17 years and get rid of skin and fat,” the chef brought in a plate of experience in the restaurant explains Deoja to settle my of tiny mini-sized momos. It industry. He has been running surprise. “And we make the was khuwa momo, a Kancha Casa de Cass, a European meat masalas from scratch.” He Ko Bhancha special. The wrap gourmet café and restaurant, suggested mixing some lemon has a milky taste that easily for the past six years. But with in the sauce which we did, and blends with the khuwa inside. Kancha Ko Bhancha, he hopes the result was an even richer, The momos are served with to attract the local Nepali lip-smacking flavor. a sauce which is also made of khuwa fused with an assortment “By understanding the taste of our customers and refining our of kaju, pista, cloves and Movies at QFX recipes accordingly, we aim to bring it as close to home as pos- cardamom. Fast and Furious 6 sible.” —Saryat Deoja, Owner and Chef With the slogan ‘locally Release Date: 24 May Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled world famous’, Kancha Ko a kingpin’s empire and left their crew Bhancha is an attempt to bring with $100 million, the heroes have scattered across the globe. But their you the best and most beloved inability to return home has left their lives incomplete. Find out if they can of Nepali cuisines with high return home and make their families standards of service. Only Epic 3D whole again. Release Date: 24 May Director: Justin Lin Uma two months into operation, A teenager finds herself transported Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Release Date: 24 May it has already gathered loyal to a deep forest setting where a Johnson Set in the early 2000s, the film is about Uma, battle between the forces of good her brother (and police officer) Milan and customers. As for now, it has and the forces of evil is taking place. their mother. Their lives reach a turning point She bands together with a rag-tag when Uma’s mentor is arrested and killed limited items on the menu, but group characters in order to save on suspicion of being a Maoist. The winds of they plan to expand soon adding their world and ours. change grip the family in an eternal conflict. Director: Chris Wedge Director: Tshering Rhiter Sherpa Nepali thali as the daily special Cast : Amanda Seyfried, Josh Cast : Saugat Malla, Reecha Sharma, Mithila with rotating side dishes. ! Hutcherson, Beyonce knowles Sharma, Dahayang Rai, Srijana Subba timeoff Fr!day Issue 171 | 29 May 2013 21 Scream for Some Ice Cream! With such a wide variety of delicious ice cream flavors to choose from, one sure is in a dilemma. Regardless of that, we can never get bored with ice cream because when it comes to this sweet thing we would agree to the saying ‘the more the merrier’.

Samyak Moktan

ce creams are not just for the sweet tooth or for children. This exemplary melt-in-the-mouth delicacy is everybody’s favorite. The summer heat is just an excuse to have this rich, creamy, flavorsome dessert which pretty much is a popular choice all year round albeit its icy cold nature. IEat it in a cup, cone, and stick or just out of the tub. Eat it alone or with your loved ones, this ‘Chilled Out’ invention sure screams fun and is a guaranteed stress buster. Just one tip: think more about relishing the delightful ice cream and less about your calorie intake.

Cream Bell About: Started just a decade ago, Cream Bell has already made a mark in the Baskin-Robbins ice cream scene. These egg-free ice creams are already popular among the About: Three Cheers to Burton Baskin and Irvine Robbins, the two geniuses for giving Nepali ice cream lovers with an array of flavor choices labeled as Fantasia, birth to Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Available in mouth-watering flavors, you’ve got to try Supreme, Premium and Novelties. more than one to discover your real B-R flavor. Flavors you do not want to miss: Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate Fudge, Litchi, Flavors you do not want to miss: Mint Chocolate Chip, Bavarian Chocolate, Very Vanilla Chocó chip, Farm Strawberry, Anjir Honey Berry Strawberry, Butterscotch Ribbon, Alphonso Gold, Praline and Cream What else? : Ice cream sandwich with bourbon biscuit encasing a vanilla inside, What else? : They serve not just ice cream, other perks include Sundaes (Nutty Double and Triple Scoop Sundaes (Pina colada, Tropicana Delight, Mango Dream, Professor, Gems Bond, Dusty Roads, Tulip Exotica and Oreo Cookie) and Creamy shakes Butterscotch) (Banana Berry, Chocolate Chiller, Praline Coffee, Butter scotch Royale)

Outlets at: Beside KFC- Durbarmarg, City Centre- Kamal Pokhari Outlets at: Uttar Dhoka Sadak- Lainchaur, Mandala Street (Thamel), Sherpa Mall- Durbarmarg

Price: Price: Regular Flavor Regular Flavor Single Scoop - Rs. 67 Single Scoop - Rs. 90 Double Scoop - Rs. 90 Double Scoop - Rs. 170 Jumbo - Rs. 100 Jumbo - Rs. 135 Home pack - Rs. 790(750ml) Home pack - Rs. 350(500ml) Premium Flavor Premium Flavor Single Scoop - Rs. 84 Single Scoop - Rs. 105 Double Scoop - Rs. 106 Double Scoop - Rs. 195 Jumbo - Rs. 129 Jumbo - Rs. 150 Home pack - Rs. 400(500ml) Double Scoop Sundae: Rs. 189 Triple Scoop Sundae: Rs. 229 Sundae: Rs.240 Creamy Shakes: Rs.240

nd’s (Nepal Dairy) About: Who hasn’t had an nd’s? It’s quite popular among the youth, students mostly, and the restaurant, too, has been a popular fast food chain in the city. Quite reasonable and available in flavors that everybody likes, nd’s is a renowned ice cream brand all over Nepal. Flavors you do not want to miss: Almond De Coco, 21 love, Elaichi Pista, Cracker Nut, Mango, Keshar Badam Pista, ChocoBar What else? : Apart from the usual ice cream they also have a variety of stick ice creams and Kulfi.

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Price: 100 ml - Rs. 40 500 ml - Rs. 115 to135 1 litre - Rs. 225 to 265 4 litre - Rs. 920 to1200

Single Scoop- Rs. 65 Single Scoop Cup- Rs.40

bazaar markets & launches

Palace at Munalpath, Biratnagar. Pokhara’s Bhatbhateni branch from a vehicle that is modern, premium, MAW Enterprises, the sole February 2013. A discount of 15% sporty and technologically advanced. Launch of ABSOLUT ELYX distributor of Yamaha Motorcycles is provided to customers at these Ford EcoSport will be available in ABSOLUT announces the launch of ABSOLUT in Nepal, had introduced the stores on products ranging from 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, 1.5-liter ELYX in Nepal, vodka of real substance that honors scheme on the occasion of the Rs. 250 to Rs. 3, 95,000. petrol engine and 1.5-liter diesel the roots of Swedish spirit-making tradition. Nepali New Year 2070. According engine. The colors on offer are Manually distilled in a copper column still from to MAW, the scheme is running Mars Red, Kinetic Blue, Sea Grey, 1929, and made from a single harvest of Swedish successfully and people have been Ford EcoSport Moondust Silver, Panther Black, winter wheat, ABSOLUT ELYX is the result of participating enthusiastically. SUV coming soon Diamond White and Chill. The New century-old expertise, passed down through Ford EcoSport SUV is regarded Ford EcoSport is expected to be generations of Swedish vodka makers. as the most awaited compact sub launched in Nepal by mid June. ABSOLUT ELYX is recognized by its character Stock Clearance at 4 meter Urban SUV in Nepal. and elegance. Its nose is plentiful with subtle, Furniture Land Noticeable features in this SUV are floral and fruity tones. The palate is fresh, pure Furniture Land, a well established Ford Sync, an in-car connectivity Rupa Products in and invigorating, with a silky texture, a long-lasting furniture showroom, announces system that enables the driver smooth finish, and a subtle spiciness. ABSOLUT stock clearance sales from 15 to communicate or access music Nepal Rupa, a major inner and casual ELYX is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. It is also May at their Bhatbhateni branch through voice commands. It also wear brand from India has perfect in martinis and classic cocktails where its in Maharajgunj. This offer is contains award-winning features like launched its products like purity and texture shine through. valid on selected items only. the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which Frontline, Euro, Air, Bumchums, Established in 2001, Furniture delivers superior fuel economy. Hunk for men, Kidline for Land is known for its amenities ALso included are other innovative prizes in Yamaha’s Triple Scratch children and Softline for women, for bedroom, dining room, garden, features such as the Hill Launch Yamaha Triple in Nepal. Rupa & Company Ltd. Sure Prizes scheme. He won after living room and office in addition Assist, which assists the drive on manufactures knitted garments, Scratch Sure Prizes scratching the coupon he received to decoratives. uphill and downhill roads. According from innerwear to casual wear. from the purchase of a Yamaha Along with three stores in to the sources, Ford EcoSport has Scheme According to a statement Jagat Limbu of Satara, Sunsari, won SZR motorcycle from Yamaha’s Kathmandu, Furniture Land been targeted at the urban youth released by the company, they 10 grams of gold along with cash authorized dealer Tirupati Auto introduced its new showroom at with active lifestyle who aspire for were encouraged to make available the mentioned products in Nepal after understanding the Nepali consumers and market demand. AG Overseas, one of the authorized distributors for Rupa products to Nepal said that the quality and reliability of the products had encouraged them to import the products. In line with evolving consumer preferences and market demands, Rupa periodically introduces new varieties in each sub-brand. These products incorporate the latest fabric innovations, cutting edge production techniques, and advanced design elements to give the finest experience of style and comfort to the end user.

Tata Motors Introduces the All New Tata Vista D90 On 19 May, Tata Motors launched its new premium hatchback Vista D90 in Nepal. The advanced and dynamic car delivers 90PS of raw power and offers first-in-class high-tech features. Powered by a specially tuned 1.3-liter Quadrajet diesel engine, with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) technology, this new generation hatch comes loaded with best-in-class technologies and features such as touchscreen multimedia system, Blue5 technology and fully automatic climate control HVAC, all of which definitely cater to thrill-seeking car buyers. Vista D90 has set a new benchmark in the hatchback segment, with an enticing combination of human- machine interface and advanced technology features. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Gurinder Singh, Country Manager for Nepal and Bhutan, Passenger Vehicles Business Unit, Tata Motors, said, “Vista D90 is a new car which is power-packed, has technologies and sportier looks for thrill-seeking car buyers. We already have enquires for Vista D90 and we hope that customers like our latest offering in the market.” highspiritsThey could do a lot about it. Stairway to Heaven to myself for the love of drinking You can imagine a high speed during the whole trip, but chase with me riding my cycle I should’ve been singing like a mad man followed by Highway to Hell. Because police vans. Ye, that wouldn’t that’s what that stretch of road End of Tipsy Cycling have lasted very long. really is. And the worst part The road followed and is if I fall, it’s my fault; even since this was 10pm, the roads if I’m sober. I’ve heard stories Abhishek Mishra were open and inviting. Now of people tripping on cracks this made me more nervous in their sidewalks in New York hat do you get when to the Ma Pa Se. That was as the open road encouraged and being paid thousands of you mix alcohol and all the motivation I needed to drivers to pump on ‘Born to be dollars in compensation. Us, we Wnightly bicycling? Well, strain my thighs on this old Wild’ and put the pedal to the just call the government sons you almost get run over. It is bucket of a cycle. metal. So I was extra careful in of unnamed goats and move something of a precautionary Now it is the night of the all the diversions, chowks and on. Makes you wonder if we tale, so I’ll try to paint alcohol maiden voyage and yes, it is intersections. And this is the shouldn’t. in the darkest of shades here. to another practice session. A strangest part: I could bet all Oh, and a special mention If I succeed, some of you might mighty effort is put in and later the money in my wallet that goes to the beautiful road from stop this night time adventure. celebratory drinks are handed almost all riders drive more Krishna Pauroti to City Center. there is this blaring horn behind It is tough recovering out. Now I should’ve taken safely when they are drunk. It’s Good job with all the sand you and this truck zooms past from surgery, no matter how into account that I was cycling almost like they start focusing there, City Council! At 11 pm in at what could be described as minor. It isn’t so much the back, but whiskey is the elixir on the road so much more. Kathmandu, if you ever wanna 100 miles an hour. You know pain, but the staying at home of temptation, that’s why it Kinda because their life depends go blind and experience what what that was, Tipsy-Trucking. that irks and bothers. After shines as gold. I lost count after on it. a tornado might feel like, by While I may not kill anyone finishing up the whole of the third peg and quite frankly Now crossing Jai Nepal Hall all means travel through that with my Tipsy-Cycling, Tipsy- BoardWalk Empire (a personal there weren’t many after that. I go on towards Naxal. And road. Seems like something Trucking has claimed many a recommend), I didn’t have much But the buzz got going, and thank you government because about drinking and cycling has lives. And that brought me out to do but sleep, hopped up on after some handshakes and I don’t see a damn thing: a) awakened by civic sense. But to of my lucid state in an instant. anti-biotics. Now when the farewells, I got on the bike and because of the load shedding, no avail. The truckers and bus drivers doctors tell someone like me, rode. Now riding from Jyatha to b) because of the non-existent The best part perhaps to here need no introduction, but who has always loved walking, Kalopul, I devised the shortest street lamps. I can’t stress all this was how peaceful it is here is where the moral of the that I gotta put a limit on route in my head. I cut in enough how important street tipsy cycling. All though not story comes in, ladies and gents: it, well I started looking for through Thamel and ran into lamps are to any city. Will the recommended, there was an You might be minding your own some commuting alternates. A the drink-drive checking. The implementation of street lamps effervescent calm in the air as business, and feeling good on rusty old, bicycle was chosen smile on my face was nothing lower street crimes? Maybe. you pedal through the city. True alcohol, but it’s someone else’s as my companion after much short of smug. I almost felt like But who will listen to me, after the roads are hellacious, the alcohol that might hurt you. mitigation. The gears were screaming, “Hey, I’m drunk, all, I’m just Tipsy-Cycling. dust is ferocious but you still So, stay alert and vigilant, shot; the brakes didn’t work, and there’s nothing you can do Then, Naxal to Kalopul have this lucidity as you pierce and don’t let someone run you but guess what? It was immune about it!” Good thing I didn’t. is a hell road. I was singing the Kathmandu air. And then, over. I didn’t. !