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Saving Green with a Flair The Alliance Française of Kathmandu and the French Embassy are organizing the second edition of Planet Nepal to bring scientists, artists, and people in general together for an eventful festival to celebrate the environment.

While bringing art and music together to speak volumes in an attempt to raise awareness for environment conserva- tion, it only makes sense for Planet Ne- pal Festival to gather people and attract their attention to the cause through public events. The beautiful Basantapur Durbar Square will be the venue for the performances that will gather people and artistes for lively performances while raising awareness for a cause that affects us all equally.

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Saving Green with a Flair Climate Change, Arts and Environment — Anne-Lise Heynen, Director, Alliance Française Katmandou Jean-Charles Demarquis, French Ambassador in Nepal

ince artists can suggest their vi- in a mountainous country such as Nepal Questions of the environment and climatic change are today, more than ever, a priority of international diplomacy. More importantly though, it has become the concern of populations sion of the world and be a critical where the melting of glaciers has been across the globe. Nepal has manifested its role in the fight to preserve this planet by organizing vehicle for educating the public, and tangible through the years. This change an international conference of alpine countries on climatic change in April 2012. In doing this because these major issues are now will impact water resources and will be it demonstrated its engagement on the crucial question of the mountain ecosystem. In fact, it S must be remembered that today, 12 percent of the global population lives in the mountains and ubiquitous and are not solely the responsi- responsible for increased natural hazards. bility of scientists, it is extremely impor- The photographs are visual and valuable almost 50 percent of the world’s citizens depends on the mountains for water and other eco- tant that a festival such as Planet Nepal indicators for assessing climate change and system services. However, there is a real danger of losing the perennial source of water due to rising global temperatures and the consequent melting of glaciers. exists. global warming. The exhibition will be on The Planet Nepal Festival was first or- from 4 to 11 November at the Nepal Tour- It is with the same concern that the first Planet Nepal was created by France in November ganized in Kathmandu in October 2010. ism Board. 2010. This multi disciplinary festival included scientific meetings, art exhibitions, debates and The multidisciplinary festival of arts concerts with French and Nepali musicians of international renown. This audacious venture Performances and acts: proved a real success not only in the quality of its scientific exchanges, exhibitions and concerts and environment gave the opportunity to Karl Knapp’s artistic performance will give but also by the massive public participation. In consequence, the holding of this second edition French and Nepali artists to deliver their the impression of the human overcome from 9 to 12 November 2012 is more than justified. In addition to the exhibitions and concerts vision of the world and make the people the emphasis this year is on durable development and its perception by the younger generation with pollution trying to recapture nature. aware of environmental issues. – school children in particular. One of the ways Planet Nepal aims to reach out to them is by Knapp will create the performance by fab- Unfortunately, these are still relevant organizing inter-school competitions on their conception of cities of the future taking into ricating a costume in which a mound of today in Nepal, and time has now come account protection of the environment and durable development. It is effectively this young recycled plastic bottle wrappers and bags generation - the hope of the future - which should envision another way to develop a new to introduce the second edition of Planet will be attached to full body suit with hood. urban environment respectful of its resources and the fight against its destruction. Nepal which is thought on the same basis Similarly, Soazic Guezennec’s ‘While the as the first one. We insist on education and Moon is Shrinking’ is the confrontation of collaboration between scientists, students, and Italian scientists. The screening will be Going live: artists, French and Nepali, in order to ben- The greatest artists held on 9 November (Friday) at 2:00 pm. To highlight the festival outdoor events efit from the environment awareness in “Himalayan Meltdown”, produced by the are being organized which will be open Nepal. and scientists from UNDP and Arrowhead Films, is a 45-min- to the public. In the interest of cultural The second edition has been planned in Nepal will work with ute documentary which examines the hu- exchange, the stage will be shared by two phases: a five-month sensitization that man development impact of the glacial both a Nepali band and French artists. started on 5 June and a three-day festival French ones invited ice melt on communities in Bangladesh, Kutumba, the popular Nepali folk instru- from 9 to 11 November. For the festival, on this occasion. Bhutan, China, India and Nepal. It will be ment band will be performing live at 4:00 the Alliance Française of Kathmandu and screened on 10 November (Saturday) at pm on 9 November (Friday). NoJazz, a the progress of the city and the resilience the French Embassy offer a rich and varied 2:00 pm. Parisian electro-jazz five-piece dance of nature on the façade of the old Royal program including art performances, con- “Himalaya in the Middle of the Gla- band will be playing. Their concept of Palace in Basantapur. Both of these per- certs, documentary screenings, exhibitions, ciers” by Maurice Duchène will be screened music is to mix the original spirit of jazz formances will take place on 10 Novem- workshops and panel discussions. The on 10 November (Saturday) at 3:30 pm with hypnotic rhythms and contempo- ber (Saturday) at the Kathmandu Durbar greatest artists and scientists from Nepal which will be followed by a lecture from rary sounds. They will jazz you up at Square, at noon and 5:00 pm respectively. will work with French ones invited on this the director herself. “Water, Electricity & 7 6:00 pm on 11 November (Sunday). Ma- occasion. For cine enthusiasts: Billion Others” by the GoodPlanet Foun- demoiselle K and her band will be going Film screenings will take place at the Ne- dation will be screened on 11 November live at 5:00 pm on 11 November (Sun- An artistic message: pal Tourism Board on different dates. “A (Sunday) at 2:00 pm. “Climate Researcher” day). Mademoiselle K’s style is classic ‘Glaciers on Climate Proof ’, an exhibition Cloud on the Top of the World” by Agnès is another documentary to be screened at rock which she executes efficiently with of photographs of glaciers from all over Moreau will be followed by a lecture led the festival. Directed by Patrice Desenne, electric guitar, bass, drums and occasion- the world by Bernard Francou and Chris- by the director herself. It reveals that the the documentary will be followed by a lec- ally a little keyboard. All three perfor- tian Vincent. It represents the changing Himalayas are as polluted as the European ture by Patrick Wagnon. It will take place mances will take place at the Kathmandu climate which nobody can deny, especially towns, a fact revealed by a team of French at 3:30 pm on 11 November. Durbar Square. ! page3 one question make your statement As a French resident in Kathmandu, in what ways did you find Nepal and France similar? Four French people from different walks of life, currently residing in Kathmandu, reflect on their experiences of living in Nepal and compare them to nostalgic memories of home.

— Suprasanna Aryal

Living in Nepal reminds me of the summer holidays I used to spend at the countryside, in Northern France. As a child, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ and the living conditions and warmth of the people there were like the ones I’ve met in Kathmandu. When I really think about it, I can see that Nepali and French ways of Yet, what is very surprising here is the cosmopolitan nature of the city itself; and the diversity life aren’t so different. I come from of the catering facilities is amazing! One can have Mexican, Japanese and European cuisines. But a little village in Southern France. what I think I miss most from France is the bread and the cheese. And, quite a bit, the sea too. The place is warm and sunny, with Caroline Sarfati, Director, The French School of Kathmandu, Lazimpat kids riding their bicycle in the village square, their fathers seated on the café’s terrace, and grand-mothers commenting on life from their benches. I observe the same things here: kids playing around, women seated in the sun to chit-chat, and It’s not so easy to find much similarity between France and Nepal but, when I’m in the French community grand-fathers commenting life environments, i.e., Alliance Française, French schools, French restaurants or among French friends, and also from their benches. What I found in the big malls, I can recall my country. incredibly surprising was to be able to watch French football matches Pedestal roads, bicycle lanes, museums, contemporary galleries, libraries, more variety of movies at cinema on a big screen on the street during halls, and no electricity load shedding is what I miss most about France. And, of course, I miss my family the Euro Cup, just like I used to in and some friends who are in France. Since we have some good French restaurants and some wonderful France! products at the weekend Farmers’ markets, it’s good, but I just miss the incredible variety of French cheese. But I can’t say that I don’t miss Anne Lelong, Teacher, French International Primary School, Lazimpat France and the life I had there. Never obtaining the same rate as Nepalis when I take a cab, being bumped on the bus, not being able to understand The reason I chose to set up here is because I found this place rather dissimilar to France! But, I lived what my Nepali friends say during many years in Southern France, and I find the same nonchalance, relaxed attitudes, friendly open talks parties, are all examples of what with anyone I meet here. Talking about cuisines – with a smile, onions, garlic, tomatoes and spices can makes me home-sick. But the only be a common point with Mediterranean dishes. thing that really makes me nostalgic is when my mother says she is baking No nostalgia! But the most difficult thing I face here is how people don’t consider time and given a chocolate cake and I can’t have a words. And it makes it a challenge when you want to be very professional. And maybe the quietness slice! and the safety of French streets even in big towns is what I miss the most. Alizé Gutierrez, Country-Director, SolHimal Christine Régnier, Restauranteur, Délices de France, Thamel France/Nepal INGO, Bouddha feaissues that matter ture The Way of the French The French have long been admired and imitated for their decorum and personality. A few conversations reveal the nuances and milieu of the ways of the French.

— Abhishek Mishra

already sustained five constitu- tions. Sure many countries have tweaked theirs but France is one of the few that has radically sought to write new constitu- tions, when their previous ones seem obsolete. But not always is a decision unanimous, seldom so in parliament. The French enjoy a good discussion, and even if it gets heated, it is never consid- ered argumentative. Families or also to fashionable new ideas If the happiness in sports friends enjoying wine and good and the political divisions of wasn’t as well documented then food over dinner can be locked the country have dominated dis- French humor would surface. in dialogue for hours. Almost all cussion of the subject, so that Quoting Zeldin again, “French of them have their own opinion, conflict has been seen in terms humor was always acid.” People and they love to put forward of reaction against revolution.” from other countries would he French have long out- For starters, the French are their reasoning as to why it is Simply put, they don’t want to concur that there was nothing shined others with their quite conservative and reserved so, according to them. It is well consider themselves a part of like French humor as it was unique love and passions but they want drastic changes. known that they consider them- the crowd, yet want equality for more of a scathing attack in a Tthat could very well be un- This could be attributed to their selves, well, unique and poi- all. ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraterni- silky tongue. But over the years, derstood, if you were born one history of wars and their re- gnant in thought. ty’ is their national motto and it till today, France has proven by or embraced them as one. Their volving door of ruling body or As Theodore Zeldin, an Eng- is a subtle duel between liberty taking a stand for making light chivalry and etiquette have been entity, but they are people who lish scholar who dedicated his a hallmark and a part of history. believe that if something is life to denoting French quirks Then it is no wonder the And yet when one sits down with not adept for the modern age it and passions wrote: “There are this fine bunch, there is so much needs to ratify with something several meanings to conformity; champions of equality and liberty, to break down and enlighten. of a movement. For example, there is conformity to tradi- Rousseau and Voltaire respectively France is a country that has tional attitudes and values, but had such disdain for the other.

and equality, left and the right of what is considered sacred. that imbibes a rather complex They have treated almost all and core characteristic within subjects with the same respect, them. Then it is no wonder the and ‘there is no off-limit’ rule champions of equality and lib- which is devoid of hypocrisy, erty, Rousseau and Voltaire re- and rebuffs social, political and spectively had such disdain for religious fanaticism. They are the other. Mother of all ironies, not afraid to joke about death they lay buried almost next to and have no problem criticiz- each other at Le Pantheon. Per- ing institutions no matter what haps that is where fraternity, the their stature. They are critics last of the motto comes in. of everything and pursue their Even within France itself point with fervor. Perhaps here the people are different on the again sleeps the stereotype of opposite sides of La Loire, a Un Raleur, a person who is dis- river that almost divides France satisfied with the way things in half. The southerners are are. Un Raleur isn’t mad at the perceived as more extrovert, world, but the cynicism the tend to exaggerate whereas the person unleashes on the world northerners are quieter and can often be mistaken as anger. composed in their ways. This A visitor, and a traditional visi- is attributed to the amalgam of tor at that, can often confuse different cultures that came over these words of satire as hits the centuries through war and on his customs and beliefs, and emigration. that is where the joke is lost; Despite these divergences in translation. It is not meant the French have a love for flair. to be taken personally, rather In football, they strive to see they (and by they I mean ‘all of their team play beautiful-on- them’) justify it by calling it an the-eye passing and spectacular expansion from rules that bind or finesse goals. They are real and hold. If you can joke about appreciators of a wonderfully anything, then you are free. orchestrated play with a scorch- Liberty is seldom understood ing effort rather than a drab in this way. goal that would win the game. The French, like all of us, are It explains the love for the skill- complex and different from per- ful, light on his toe legend like son to person. To hold any sort Zinedine Zidane. It was through of notion through media and sports that an urge to stimulate words about how they are is iso- national strength without the lating one’s self from taking in advent of war. It created unity their culture. And that would be within a society to engage in a a grave folly. For their culture is mass gathering with the pur- of great history, rich in art and pose of leisure, although the literature and the food and brew, passion that ensued within the all of which are something to be stadiums was anything but lei- experienced, more than just at- surely. tempted to be understood. reviewpopular culture revisited Pour le Plaisir So that you can actually get your hands on our recommendations, here’s a list of some award winning books and some popularly loved films that are available at the Alliance Française in Kathmandu’s library. Books movies La Fascination du Pire (The Fascination of Les Petits Mouchoirs (Little White Lies) Evil) by Florian Zeller written and directed by Guillaume Canet This novel won Florian Zeller the prestigious Prix Interallié Little White Lies, a 2010 French comedy-drama film, features in 2004. His novels have already been translated into a dozen the cast of François Cluzet, Benoît Magimel, Gilles Lellouche, languages. Laurent Lafitte, Valérie Bonneton, Pascale Arbillot, Marion Cotillard and Jean Dujardin. The original French title means Summary: When the narrator receives an invitation to visit “the small handkerchiefs”. Egypt as a guest of the French Embassy in Cairo, he anticipates a boring week of literary discussions and official dinners. He Summary: Lying between life and death in the hospital after certainly does not foresee the extraordinary events that will being blindsided by a truck on his scooter, Ludo is visited ultimately lead to murder. by his pals, who decide that the crash should not prevent them from embarking on their summer holidays. Prior to the La Carte et le Territoire (The Map and the trip, one of the friends, osteopath Vincent (Benoit Magimel), Territory) by Michel Houellebecq confesses his attraction to a nervous-wreck restaurateur; their initial tête-à-tête is one of the film’s comic highlights. Michel Houellebecq won the Prix Goncourt (Le Prix Goncourt) for the book in 2010. This award in French literature is given by La Môme (La Vie en Rose) directed by the Académie Goncourt to the author of “the best and most Olivier Dahan imaginative prose work of the year.” The 2007 French biographical film is about the life of French Summary: The novel tells the story of Jed Martin, a fictional singer (chanteuse) Édith Piaf. French artist who becomes famous by photographing Michelin Summary: Édith Piaf’s mother is an alcoholic street singer, maps and painting scenes about professional activities. Martin her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother who falls for a beautiful Russian executive from Michelin but is unable runs a brothel– the people she’s spent her life with. At 20, to hang onto this relationship. He meets Michel Houellebecq she’s a street singer discovered by a club owner who is soon in Ireland for professional reasons, who, after a few months is murdered. She is then coached by a musician who brings her brutally murdered and Martin gets involved in the case. to concert halls, and then she springs to fame. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her Concerto à la Mémoire d’un Ange (Concerto only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, to the memory of an Angel) by Eric- “Non, je ne regrette rien” (No I regret nothing). Emmanuel Schmitt Published in 2010, the book is a collection of short stories and Ne te retourne pas (Don’t Look Back) it won the Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle the same year. directed by Marina de Van Summary: Four short stories explore the question about The 2009 French thriller film, starring Sophie freedom, fate and destiny. Each of the protagonists is offered Marceau and Monica Bellucci, was screened at the 2009 redemption. Some of them accepted, others refused, a few Cannes Film Festival. didn’t even notice. In this collection four stories that trace the Summary: When unusual activities take place in her ordinary and the extraordinary of every life are interwoven. home, caused by unknown forces and not merely a mental fabrication, Jeanne sets out on a journey in the hope of finding some clue. She travels to Italy to track down the woman in the photograph that she comes across in her mother’s house. Jeanne finds the woman, and, in a way, discovers herself as well. She begins to solve the mystery behind the changes she witnessed, and comes to learn the truth about herself. 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 our top eget morevents out of your weekends three picks: 1. Tres Flamencas Organized by Sushila Arts Academy, Tres Flamencas is a show of an intimate dance- Flamenco. Get ready to stomp, clap and say “Ole”. what’s on 2. candle walk Welcome and celebrate new era on the night of Laxmi Pooja by being a part of the candle walk organized by Rotract Club of Lalitpur. things to do 3. 1974AD Reunited See the band reunited after 4 years at Patan Museum this Friday.

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ART AND THEATER program is internationally renowned of marital relationship. While their Flamenco dancer Clara Ramona along spouses may have continued to Digital Tribe Oh! Star Duniya with her company dancer Mercedes spend time with friends, a bride’s Closing date: 10 November Closing Date: 15 November (Thursday); Time: 5:30pm; Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Soler. The program will also feature increased responsibilities within (Saturday) Mahal Revisited; Contact: [email protected], Contact: 9803665517 special performances from students the home curtailed her other Time: 5:00 pm of Maradee de Guzman (another activities. Yet, many girls and women ‘The Digital Tribe: understanding who we are in the age of hyper connectivity’, Venue: Sarwanam Theater company dancer currently teaching in this collection of photographs, 4438947, sarwanam.org.np is a group exhibition initiated in collaboration with eleven students from the in Nepal) from the flamenco dance challenged the boundaries of Centre for Art and Design at the Kathmandu University, The Siddhartha Art Actor Studio’s latest presentation classes being held currently at Sushila marriage and families and insisted Gallery and Danish - Bulgarian artist Duo miniartist Sofia Burchardi and Plamen ‘Oh Star Duniya’ is being shown in Arts Academy and Nirvana Wellness on having friendships outside the Bontchev. The students whose art will be displayed are Saran Tandukar, Roshan Sarwanam. It is a Nepali version of a Centre. home, taking the few privileges they Nil Chaudhary’s piece ‘Taramandaal’ were given to create more space Sakha, Pramesh Sherchan, Bhawana Ghimire, Karma Gurung, Suresh Maharjan, Tickets: Rs. 1,200 for themselves. These friendships Shiva Prasad Upadhayaya, Rabindra Shrestha, Rabin Maharjan, Shreejana Shakya which is based on Satyajit Ray’s short story. The drama plays with Planet Nepal were often memorialized by making and Nhooja Tuladhar. both serious as well as humorous Opening date: 9 November (Friday) photographs that today become themes portraying the beautiful Closing date: 11 November (Sunday) signposts for narrating stories about The project is an aesthetical elaboration on the various notions of how digital their lives. connectedness changes cultural values, reorganizes social structures and dreams of people which often don’t Venue: Nepal Tourism Board and materialize into reality. The play’s ultimately transforms the individual and global definition of who and what we Kathmandu Durbar Square Aama Bombo hosts Council duration is of two hours. 4241163/ 4242832 are. Social networking is a strong force for 21st century digital tribalism, which Gathering is creating a new and powerful asymmetric shift. However, in accordance to Ticket price: Rs. 150, Rs. 100 (for Organized by Alliance Française Closing date: 11 November (Sunday) the progressive time and human mind, we cannot avoid digital connection students) Katmandou and the French Embassy, Time: 8:00am to 7:00pm Planet Nepal is a festival of arts Venue: Kumari Hall, Hotel and global attachment through Internet and alter the traditional perspectives Annapurna, Durbar Marg towards life. View the exhibition, ‘the Digital Tribe’ and observe how this subject and environment. The Festival’s MISCELLENEOUS goal is to make people think about 9841323605 matter has been adapted in art. Writing for Film climate change and they are doing Renowned Nepalese healer Opening Date: 1 November it in two parts—the first part is to Aama Bombo (Mother Shaman) (Thursday) sensitize different groups of people is hosting the 12th gathering of Closing Date: 10 November through various awareness programs, the International Council of 13 (Saturday) and the second part consists of Indigenous Grandmothers, of which Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm exhibition, documentaries and she is a member. The International Qs Venue: Sattya Space, Jawalakhel concert showcases. The first phase Council of 13 Indigenous 5523486 of the program has been completed With Sophia Burchardi Grandmothers represents a global successfully, and you can show your alliance of prayer, education and Initiator of The Digital Tribe If you have an idea for a film and support to the second phase, which is healing for Mother Earth, all her have never written a script, or if 3 to raise voice against the degradation inhabitants, and all the children you have a script and feel there’s Imitating Digital Behavior in Art of the environment, by participating for the next seven generations something missing, then this is in the events during the three-day to come. The Grandmothers Months before the opening of The Digital Tribe, the students were the workshop for you! Learn festival that will include visiting Council was brought together by the mental process of turning a provided with workshops where they formed working groups and musicians, performances, concerts as a common vision, set in motion raw idea into a screenplay. This reflected on their personal relationship with the Internet. The art attempts to generate awareness by the Center for Sacred Studies workshop will have transformed exhibit displays their reflections in aesthetic forms. Burchardi has about environmental concerns. (CSS), a non-profit organization your idea/s into the start of a dedicated to sustaining indigenous more details to share about the exhibition. cinematic script. Some topics Couch Fest ways of life through cross-cultural that will be covered during the Date: 10 November (Saturday) Can you elaborate more on the theme of the exhibition? spiritual practices, ministry, and workshop are Pre Verbal of Time: 6:00 pm Digital networks have taken tribal behavior to a whole new level of education, and committed to peace Language of Cinema, What is a Venue: Sattya Space, Jawalakhel collective consciousness: dynamic self-assembling tribes that come into and unity for all peoples. The event Story, Basic Structure, Exposition, 9813485716, 5523486 existence almost instantaneously. Human civilization has gone from will comprise of various kinds Complication and Resolution, local to national and from national to trans-national tribal behavior and Calling all short film lovers, Sattya’s of programs and it is open to all Techniques for having ideas etc. congregation enabled by digital catalysts. Some critics may oppose the rooftop celebrates fifth annual year interested people. Murray Kerr will be the instructor explosion of social networks such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter because of Couch Fest Films where people for the workshop. they isolate people. Particularly the younger generation, immersed in can watch films and also stuff their For registration mail at pravat@ zennepal.com or at the venue after digital social networks, may avoid face-to-face communication: a well Cost: Rs. 2,500 mouths with the snacks they love. recognized feature of traditional tribal behavior. However, we must not Each year the host presents films from 8:00am To apply, fill out the application at: forget that the predominant characteristic of tribes throughout time is such festivals as Sundance, SXSW, Price: Free for Nepali citizens; extra sattya.org/2012/10/writingforfilm/ the need to share and to communicate ideas, thoughts, observations and CFC Worldwide Shorts, Seattle Int. charge for foreigners Film Festival, and the New Horizons views. For scholarship, email at sara@ Film Festival to name a few. Tihar at the Farm sattya.org (available for limited Opening date: 12 November How did the theme of the exhibition come about? number of participants) We initiated The Digital Tribe exhibition-workshop as a part of our long Visit for more details: http://www. (Monday) term aesthetical interest in the influence of hyper connectivity on human Tres Flamencas couchfestfilms.com/films-2012- Closing date: 14 November Kathmandu.html interaction, communication forms and identity. The idea of making a Opening Date: 8 November (Wednesday) collaborative exhibition with young Nepali artists, came from a curiosity (Thursday) Retelling Histories: Time: 1:00 pm of how internet influences the way we communicate with each other and Closing Date: 9 November (Friday) Photographs of Friendship Venue: Alina’s Bakery Café, Jamal an in-depth research on how the changes of human identity in today’s Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Closing date: 10 November (Saturday) 9813125113, 5521120, 2111505; super high speed connected society are influencing and changing their Venue: Russian Cultural Centre, Time: 12:00 pm lifecyclenepal.com, initiativeoutdoor. generation. Although having access to the global village they are still Kamalpokhari Venue: Patan Dhoka Pipalbot Chautari, com intimately related to an ancient social and cultural heritage. FlamencoDanceWorkshop@gmail. Patan Dhoka Initial Outdoor and lifestyle Nepal com; 9813930267 5013501, [email protected] presents three days of unique, What kind of art can we expect at the exhibition? Sushila Arts Academy in association adventurous and communal package At the exhibition you can expect to see very humorous, elegant and with Thai Airways is presenting In association with UNESCO to mark to celebrate Tihar away from the curious display of 13 digital immigrants aesthetical vision of our everyday Tres Flamencas, an intimate Spanish the 2012 World Day for Audiovisual hustle and bustle of Kathmandu. online rituals, desires and needs translated into a very physical, traditional Flamenco Dance Show for the Heritage, Photo Circle is organizing ‘Tihar at the Farm’ will be held at and tribal scene. first time in Nepal to promote, a photography exhibition, which unspoilt surrounding of Hetauda’s (Sikuma Rai) educate and spread the dance art depicts the story of women and girls’ rolling farmlands and the Rapti form of Flamenco. Flying in for the friendship beyond the boundaries River with exclusive activities like events Fr!day Issue 143 | 14 November 2012 7 relaxing by the poolside, stargazing, spreading the message of peace band on stage for the first selroti making, dancing in Nepali style, and brotherhood. Continuing the time after four long years. KUSOM Eco Carnival 2012 mountain biking, swimming, hiking, history of youth initiatives in the Tickets are available at Hits Date: 10 November (Saturday); Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm; Venue: KUSOM doing yoga, river tubing, and fishing. community to spread the theme FM at Baneshwore, Moksh st premises, Balkumari; Contact: 5548891, 5544078, www.kusomecocarnival.com Visit the Initiative Outdoor and and goodwill of youth power, Jhamsikhel and House of Music Lifecycle Nepal office, located at the Rotaract Club of Lalitpur is hosting at Thamel. Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) Events Club has 2nd floor of Gyanmandala, (across Candle Walk-1133, marking its organized a day fun fest, KUSOM Carnival to enhance the joyous spirit of Moksh) at Jhamsikhel for enquiries and presence for the 7th time. Tickets Price: Rs. 1,200 (includes a Close Up gift hamper) Tihar festival. The event will be woven with three categories of program payment. namely environment, entertainment and enduro. The environment section will Candle Walk MUSIC AND PARTIES portray the importance of our environment through creative and informative Date: 13 November (Tuesday) Disclaimer: competitions like Artistic Biz Junk, Thematic Slogan, Alt Use, Paper Mache, Fr!day does not endorse any event Time: 1:45 pm 100 Minutes to Rock Revamp Ramp, Eco-campaign posters and many more. Starting date: 9 November (Friday) printed, mentioned or listed in the Venue: Lalitpur publication. Event participants are advised Music, management drama, comic/serious debate, dance will be featured in 5260381 Closing date: 10 November to cross-refer to sources for validation. (Saturday) the entertainment section where as slow bike race, bike safety class and bike Time: 5:45 pm maintenance class will be the highlights of the enduro section. Combining Venue: Trisara (Lazimpat) and environmental issues, management skills social responsibility and entertainment, Meconopsis (Pulchowk) the event will be a complete package of engaging awareness. 9841744302 Celebrating 50 years of Rock Music, We Fear Silence is organizing ‘Seagram’s 100 Minutes To Rock’ at two venues in Kathmandu. The events will see various bands Circus Kathmandu is Back performing tribute songs of the Opening date: 10 November (Saturday); Closing date: 11 November (Sunday); Time: A candle walk is being organized on best (NEPAL OR ENGLISH) rock 6:00pm (Saturday) and 3:00pm and 6:00pm (Sunday); Venue: Bulls Club, Nakkhu; Tuesday evening to celebrate and bands. On 9 November, the event Contact: [email protected], 9818165730 welcome the New Nepal Sambat will be held at Trisara and on 10 November, Meconopsis will be (Nepal New Year). The walk is one This November, Circus Kathmandu, of the oldest and traditional ways featuring the band performance. Nepal’s first and only contemporary to welcome and celebrate the New 1974AD Reunited Era on the night of Laxmi Pooja. circus company will be presenting their Date: 9 November (Friday) premier performance of “Dakini”. The Eve is celebrated with the Time: 4:15 pm cultural presentation of different Venue: Patan Museum “Dakini” is a unique fusion of Nepali community people and is followed 4780534, 5528362, 9851075172 with the felicitation to the individual performing arts and the best of and the organization, making efforts Calling all die-hard fans of Phiroj contemporary circus created with to promote the culture. During Shyangden and 1974 AD to a all kinds of circus activities like aerial, the rally, people holding candles historic day in Nepali music as acrobatics, and break dance. The core will walk through the city of Patan, Shyangden will be joining the mission of Circus Kathmandu and the affiliated social circus, Sapana, projects is to support vulnerable children and young adults through the arts. Any profit Events Index earned from ticket sales will directly benifit these projects. Get a glimpse of THURSDAY Retelling Histories: Photographs of fun and adventurous Circus Kathmandu, and prepare to be on the edge of Aama Bombo hosts Council Friendship (Miscellaneous) your seats as they spin, fly, charm and amaze! Gathering (Miscellaneous) The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) Oh! Star Duniya (Art and Theater) Writing for Film (Miscellaneous) The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) 100 Minutes to Rock Tres Flamencas (Miscellaneous) (Music and Parties) Writing for Film (Miscellaneous) SUNDAY FRIDAY Aama Bombo hosts Council Aama Bombo hosts Council Gathering (Miscellaneous) Gathering (Miscellaneous) Planet Nepal (Miscellaneous) Qs Oh! Star Duniya (Art and Theater) The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) Planet Nepal (Miscellaneous) With Sky Neal The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) MONDAY Co-creative Director, Floorless Production Tres Flamencas (Miscellaneous) The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) 3 Writing for Film (Miscellaneous) Tihar at the Farm (Miscellaneous) 100 Minutes to Rock “Dakini”—A Theatrical Experience (Music and Parties) TUESDAY 1974AD Reunited (Music and Parties) Candle Walk (Miscellaneous) Straight from the London 2012 Games, Floorless Productions join The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) their effort up with ‘Circus Kathmandu’ to create cutting edge SATURDAY Tihar at the Farm (Miscellaneous) Aama Bombo hosts Council circus show, “Dakini” within a short production time. Neal, co- Gathering (Miscellaneous) WEDNESDAY director, of Floorless Productions elaborates about the circus show. Couch Fest (Miscellaneous) The Digital Tribe (Art and Theater) Planet Nepal (Miscellaneous) Tihar at the Farm (Miscellaneous) What would you say is the highlight of the event? The show, “Dakini”, is a visually stunning piece with breathtaking costumes and exceptional skills. It includes a dynamic and spectacular array of circus acts, acrobatics, break dance, puppetry and stunning fire choreography woven within an enthralling and captivating theatrical experience. It weaves a journey of lost love; you can tumble into a crazy world where light and dark forces clash, magnificent water serpents spin their magic, spirits collude to create chaos, and demons battle in dark underworlds.

Can you tell us something more about the performers of “Dakini”? “Dakini” is presented by Circus Kathmandu in collaboration with internationally renowned circus professionals. Circus Kathmandu is an ambassador against human trafficking and is comprised of 13 hugely talented adult artists, all of whom have been retrieved from trafficking/ bonded labor/ vulnerable situations. They are now powerfully reclaiming their histories as performers on their own terms and transforming their futures, and are pioneers, contributing a new and exciting element to the developing performing arts industry in Nepal. Circus Kathmandu will be performing internationally in 2013. It is also teaming up with social circus program Sapana to work with young people rescued from trafficking and other vulnerable situations and cin ommunities to help raise awareness and campaign against the dangers of trafficking.

What are the details potential audiences should be aware of regarding purchase of tickets? “Dakini” premiers at Bulls Club, Nakkhu (South of Nakkhu bridge, there will be a banner to mark the way). Doors open half an hour before the show. Tickets will be sold in advance at The Summit Hotel, Moksh, Café Soma, and Electric Pagoda for Rs. 1,000 for adults and Rs. 500 for children. At the door, the price is Rs. 1,200 for adults and Rs. 600 for children. There is a special rate for schools. (Sikuma Rai) Kathmandu International Art eget morevents out of your weekends Festival ‘Earth, Body, Mind’

Opening Date: 25 November (Sunday); Closing Date: 21 December (Friday);Time and Venue: Multiple venues including public spaces; Contact: artmandu.org; 9849519933

The Siddhartha Arts Foundation (SAF) is mark your calendar back with the second installment of the Kathmandu International Arts Festival (KIAF), titled ‘Earth|Body|Mind’. The events in the next few weeks theme was decided upon by the advising committee of the KIAF to highlight the urgency of the issue of environmental Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival degradation, human actions and how they Opening Date: 8 December (Thursday); Closing Date: 12 December (Monday); affect not only our immediate surroundings Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm; Venues: City Hall, Brikutimandap and Nepal Tourism but the larger natural systems. The Board Auditorium, Brikutimandap; Contact: 4440635, 5542544 four-week long event hopes to promote Nepali contemporary art and address The tenth edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival issues related to the theme. The festival (KIMFF) is back and be held from 8 to 12 December 2012 in Kathmandu, KIMFF Ticket Price: Rs. 500 for 90 minutes venues will be hosted in various venues, has evolved from a festival focusing on the Himalaya to one encompassing a wide show (2 shows), Rs. 1,000 for 180 supporting the festival, around Kathmandu and a few public spaces like Nag Bahal range of subjects and issues that explore the diverse and complex ways in which minutes show (1 show) and the Central Zoo. people relate to mountains. Entrance only: Rs. 300 at the door Artists from 31 countries will be exploring the complexities that surround issues Education, being a basic human right that is responsible for bringing about Stolen Childhood – Pledge to like urbanization, water, ecology, food security, natural resources and biodiversity change in developing societies, will be the theme this year. The short film Care that have been impacted by environmental degradation and climate change. competition this year aims to aid in the discourse of Nepalese education, or lack Date: 21 November (Wednesday) Following the theme, the festival aims to regard these issues through different thereof. Films being screened during the KIMFF are pre-selected by a committee Time: 12:00 pm onwards mediums and through a unique perspective to engage like-minded art enthusiasts. comprising 10 members on the basis of the content, presentation and technical Venue: Nepal Tourism Board, The art festival will feature a total of 89 artworks, 11 performances and 101 finesse of the films. Kathmandu artists from 31 countries, and encompass symposiums, guided tours, screenings The festival will include discussion forums, on-demand screenings, guest lectures, 9819214828 and exhibitions among many other events. exhibitions of books and photographs celebrating mountains and workshops for The Stolen Childhood is a aspiring filmmakers. photography and documentary For more information on schedules, visit www.kimff.org competition. The photos and documentaries submitted by the participants must be based on the theme. The theme can be about Qs child labor, street children, child With Nischal Oli MUSIC AND PARTIES December this year. Back for the education, child abuse or other issues Communications Coordinator ninth year, this installment promises surrounding children that signify loss Delights of Solitude to be bigger, louder and heavier with of childhood. 3 Date: 17 November (Saturday) industry-leading lights and sound Art for the Environment Time: 6:00 pm set-up. It’ll be a concert experience The programme will be held in two Venue: Vajra Hotel, Swayambhu like you’ve never known before. So phases. The first, a donation and practical Participate in and understand what it takes to bring about global 4271545 get ready for some heart pounding work phase where different schools will be approached for donations in social change. The French Embassy of Nepal and live music! The two preliminary shows the form of cash, books, food and Vajra Hotel present ‘Delights of will be held on the 7th and the 8th of What are you expecting out of this year’s KIAF? clothes till Tihar. The second phase is Solitude’, an evening of solo works December whereas the final will be We are hoping it will be grand and unifying. Nepal’s history is steeped the photography and documentary of Bach by renowned cellist Franck held on December 15th. The winning in the arts, and we hope our Festival will again bring in international competition held on 22 and 23 Bernede. team will be awarded with prizes exposure to the contemporary arts of Nepal. We also want people to worth Rs. 60,000 and 1st runner-ups November at Nepal Tourism Board. walk away from each art work with the sense of the potential of arts in Franck Bernede is a cellist and and 2nd runner-ups will be given There will be prizes worth Rs. 50,000. promoting social causes. KIAF will be an event for all; students, citizens, ethnomusicologist who has been prizes worth Rs 25,000 and Rs. 15,000 The participation price for governmental agencies, cultural and social institutions, and it will strive trying to bridge the musical cultures respectively. The best vocalist, guitarist photography is Rs. 300 and Rs. 800 for to be all inclusive. We expect to make an impact and set the foundation of the East and the West. He has and drummer will receive prizes documentary. for the festival to run well into the future. researched extensively in Nepal, worth Rs. 15,000 each. specialising on the Gandharbas of How were the artists selected for this year’s KIAF? central Nepal and also the traditional The participation fee for the contest FAIR AND EXPO We received 162 international and 60 Nepali submissions. A prestigious Newari music of Kathmandu. He holds is Rs. 5,000. committee comprising of PhD, Associate Professor of Art History at a doctorate in social anthropology and AWON Christmas Bazaar Virginia Commonwealth University Dina Bangdel, Artist and Professor Date: 1 December (Saturday) of Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology at Colombo Sri Lanka ethnomusicology and is the founder MISCELLENEOUS and director of the Singhini Research Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm JagathWeerasinghe, Senior Curator of Singapore Art Museum, Joyce Centre, a Nepali organisation Adventure Film Festival Venue: Hyatt Regency, Bouddha Toh, BBC news correspondent and specialising on climate change dedicated to the preservation and Date: 17 November (Saturday) 9851022363, 9851034190, Navin Khadka, Director of National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi promotion of the music and dance of Time: 1:00 pm onwards 9841453620 Rajeev Lochan, and Curator, Contemporary artist and Dean of the School of Visual Arts, Pakistan Salima Hashimi. The selection was based the Himalayan region. Venue: St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel The annual Christmas Bazaar 9801014018 on artwork aesthetics, research, environmental sustainable installation Booking advised. organized by AWON is back again this process, critical thinking and the overall impact of the work. It was Himalayan Outdoor Festival is year. Come, enjoy, shop for Christmas essential for us to maintain a clear and transparent system especially 9th KCM Inter College Music bringing to you the festival aiming in and have a day of fun and frolic with Competition for our Nepali artists in order to ensure that we are supporting the mobilizing people through powerful friends and family. growth of our artists onto an international platform. Date: 15 December (Saturday) art, adventure, activism, inspiration Entrance Fee: Rs 100 (For Adults) Time: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and awareness of the world around Can you elaborate on the guided tours and how art Venue: Fun Park, BrikutiMandap us. The most inspiring independent Rs 50 (For children under 12) enthusiasts can make the most of it? 5201997 films of the year will be hosted. The KIAF will be training volunteers to provide tours at each venue, both in English and in Nepali. Schools can also schedule tours for their The Student Council of Kathmandu festival will include activities like Zip- Disclaimer: students with the Festival staff. KIAF will be providing a Saturday College of Management (KCM) is line, Ice-Axe pull ups, Dry Rappelling, Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, Shuttle service as well, interested individuals and groups can make use proud to present its annual All Nepal Horse riding, BMX stunts, 2 on 2 mentioned or listed in the publication. Event of this feature for easy access to all the venues. The shuttle service will Inter College Music Competition basketball, Tug of war, Rope climbing, participants are advised to cross-refer to sources begin in Lalitpur and make its way into Kathmandu. (Gita Limbu) which will be taking place in Horizontal Bungee and many more. for validation. events Fr!day IIssuessue 143143 || 1414 Novemberovember 20122012 9

were among the five local bands that performed, while Mt 8848 and Blackout the week that was made guest appearances. The huge mass of teenagers that attended seemed to enjoy covers of famous rock artists event reviews of the such as Green Day and Rage against the Machine. past week A preview of “Himalayan Gold crowd of teenagers and youngsters Rush” Dashain Fest 2069 at a theme to gather around and spend Kshitiz Singh Bhatbhateni some time with friends before Kathmandu, 2 November Prabal Man Dhaubhadel celebrating their Dashain with their Kathmandu, 19 October families,” shared Super Shrestha from the organizing committee. Sponsored Right before the arrival of Dashian, the by MINSK, which has been a usual time Oscar nominee Eric Valli’s two-day long exhibition cum fair Bhatbhateni Management Committee face of the event’s title, the event was Himalayan Gold Rush was screened and sale took place on the 2 and managed to squeeze in a Dashain supported by Mukul Cooperative, ICFC for the representatives of different 3 November at Baithak Events fest of its own. Held on 19 October Finance Ltd as well as Capital Grill. media houses present there. Venue, Tripureshwor. Hisila Yami was at Bhatbhateni Park, Tangal, Dashain The live music eve comprised basically the chief guest for the inaugural The movie is an attempt to explore ceremony on Friday. Fest 2069 was organized as the 5th of two sets of music. The former half every stage of the journey of the successive Dashain event of such nature. of the show featured local bands from infamous Yarsagumba—a journey “With slight changes in the around the community showcasing from the upper Himalayan regions organizers list, several improvements “We are continuing the trend that was their talent while the later half entailed In a press meet held on Friday in Hotel set five years ago. We offer the usual of Dolpo, at an altitude of over 5500 from the event management a live DJ session. Sine 30 and Aerials Shangrila, a sneak preview of the two meters to the luxurious pent houses committee and better mobilization in Hong Kong. Stating the lifestyle of of volunteers, this year’s event the pickers in the remote Himalayan attracted twice as many visitors as region Valli said, “It’s mostly the what the previous year witnessed,” people of the lower economic status said Sabita Sthapit, coordinator of Nepali and Japanese Arts Exhibited who explore the wilderness in the event. This event was organized Suprasanna Aryal search for the rare and highly prized for the second year running and Lalitpur, 2 November herb. They sell them to the brokers over 6,000 visitors visited the fair, which eventually make its way to the of which women comprised the The opening of a group exhibition, a third eye into her motif as a visual market in Hong Kong. It might sound majority. The venue was filled with Nepal- Japan Artists Exhibition took representation of her wish to sense exaggerated but in Hong Kong and stalls of garments, decorative items place at Park Gallery, Pulchowk, something others cannot. “Through the international market, a kilo of the and day-to-day articles primarily on Friday at around 4:00 pm. The my works, I also want to express my Caterpillar Mushroom is sold for up targeted for women. Likewise the exhibition included the works prayers for peace,” she stated. Her art to 60,000 Euros, which is as dear as event featured an art exhibition of Japanese artists YAO, Naomi works include the images of hands joint the price of gold.” with paintings ranging from Rs. Harasawa and Masahiro Tezuka, and together. Singh’s ‘Rain over Kathmandu’ 1,000 to Rs. 40,000 each. Other Nepali artists Umesh Shah, Supriya demonstrates the landscapes of In the same event, Valli also stalls included handicrafts by Winner Manandhar and Mahima Singh. Kathmandu during the rainy season. Her announced that the documentary Nepal and Forward Looking, book works are of abstract ways that include would release commercially in QFX stall by Educational Enterprise. Three of the artists were present at flow of colors for the skies and other cinema halls from the 11 January The fair also included an elaborate the opening—YAO, Manandhar and aspects. Harasawa’s works are Tempera next year. food section with food stalls mostly Singh. “The exhibition is not based on Paintings and Mizuhiki that make the specializing in traditional Newari a particular theme. All the artists have viewers understand the history, beauty cuisine. In addition, the entrance collaborated for the exhibit with works A Women’s Fair and simplicity of the traditional Japanese Prabal Man Dhaubhadel ticket for the fair also had a raffle of genres of their interest,” shared art form. The works bring the past and Kathmandu, 2 November draw where the top four winners Supriya Manandhar. YAO’s main theme is present together, with dignity, respect received a Phillips TV, a mountain “Cycle”. On Japanese traditional paper, and beauty. Organized in unison by Women bike,a refrigerator, and a vacuum Washi, or on cloth, she creates abstract Association for Training and Services cleaner, respectively. images from everyday life experiences The exhibition concluded on 7 (WATS) and Women Empowerment that touch her heart. She often includes November, Wednesday. Group (Nari Shakti Samuha), the Symposium on ‘The State of Nepal’s Photo Archives’ held Suprasanna Aryal Lalitpur, 6 November UNESCO in collaboration with Nepal Picture Library organized a one-day symposium on Tuesday at Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka. The symposium was organized to mark World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, which is observed annually on 27 October to increase global attention for the need to preserve the world’s inheritance of still and moving images and of sound recordings. It was accompanied by a public exhibition titled “Retelling Histories: Photographs of Friendship”, curated by PhotoCircle. Representatives from the Archaeology Section of the Culture Preservation and Promotion Division at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the National Library, the Central Library and the Department of History of Tribhuwan University, the Hope 1 Library, the Keishar Library, the Dilliraman Library, Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya, the Nepal Folklore Society, Martin Chautari, Social Science Baha, the Kathmandu Valley Public Library, Photo Circle, private collectors and individual photographers participated in the event. Discussions on questions regarding the state of Nepal’s photo archives, the users of existing archives and collections, and the challenges of archiving photographs was held at the event. The slogan of this year’s celebration is ‘Audiovisual heritage memory? The clock is ticking’. hallofframe

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Disturbia: Halloween Costume Party 2 November, Hotel Yak & Yeti Party-goers thronged Hotel Yak & Yeti in their spookiest costumes for a Friday night of fun-filled terror. People dressed up in their zaniest costumes poured in steadily for the Halloween 8 costume party organised by The Premiere Events. The event was made rhythmic by DJ Nye Blen from France, and our country’s own DJ Rabbit and DJ Finzok. A Halloween Girls’ Costume Fashion Show was held, with the costumes flown in and sponsored by The Premiere Events themselves. The fashion show was followed by an impromptu walk for anyone from the audience daring enough to flaunt their own costume down the runway. Nattu Shah was declared the best dressed female, while there was a tie between Kunsel Lama (The Dictator) and Pasang Lama (Bane from “The Dark Knight Rises”) for the best dressed male. Red Riding Hood, a vampire, and a flapper girl were some of the other characters imitated at the event. 1. Desal Lama, Helen Tamang and Tenzing Lama 2. Anista Gurung 3. DJ Niral 4. Rajina Shrestha, Smaran Thapa and Zakee Shah 5. Pravesh Prashan 6. Maitreya Kirsh and Srikant Bhattarai 7. Pasang Lama 8. Shrujana Shrestha 1 2 3 4 5 6

Rootman Jazzes up Moksh 2 November, Moksh Live Restaurant and Bar The second day of Surya Nepal Kathmandu Jazz Festival or Jazzmandu saw four of the bands here for the jazz festival— Rootman Ensemble, Suzy and 2, Adil & Vasundhara, and Beat Kasteli Quartet—perform in different venues throughout the valley. The eight-member band from Thailand, Rootman Ensemble, performed at Moksh Live Restaurant and Bar in front of a packed crowd of jazz lovers. The band played tunes from their first music album, with numbers including “That’s more like it”, “Moving forward” and “Louisaida”. With a mixture of Funk, Jazz, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, and Hip-Hop music, the band enthralled the audience for two hours. With half the audience dancing to their upbeat numbers, the performance was followed by an encore by the band as a response to requests from the audience. 1. Watchara Atchariyavaranon 2. Teerapoj Plitakul 3. Chonlanon Tiyasuksawad 4. Kritsakorn Sukming 5. Pong Nakornchai 6. Pongstorn Chirawatpongsa

The Ongoing Mystery of Shakti Yogmaya 1 2 3 2 November, Yala Maya Kendra As Barbara Nimri Aziz, the speaker for the day and the pioneer in studying the life of Kulung-born leader known as Shakti Yogmaya commenced the lecture, the listeners were all ears. She began with the mysterious death of Yogmaya and around 67 of her followers, which was able to ignite a sense of curiosity in everyone in the hall. It was later followed by some interesting details of Aziz’s research and what she had discovered. The events she recorded called for a special sensibility to poetry, to the potential and capacity of rural women, and to the role of religious experience in political leadership. A few of Yogmaya’s poems were also recited during the lecture. Aziz shared her interesting encounters with Parijat and recollected, “She called Yogmaya her ancestor—one of the greatest poets in Nepal.” More research, from both foreigners and Nepalis, is being carried out on the recorded events of Yogmaya’s life 4 5 in an effort to dig out more information from all aspects. The lecture was followed by an interactive discussion session which saw many queries from the audience to which Aziz gave satisfying responses. 1. Barbara Nimri Aziz 2. Matrika Timalsina 3. Dr Govinda Man Singh Karki 4. Nirmal Man Tuladhar 5. Dr Tara Shrestha

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The Digital Tribe 2 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery The students from the Center for Art and Design at the Kathmandu University and Danish -Bulgarian artist Duo miniartist Sofia Burchardi and Plamen Bontchev collaborated to organize a group exhibition titled ‘The Digital Tribe: Understanding Who We are in the Age of Hyper Connectivity’. The exhibit that was held at the 2 3 Siddhartha Art Gallery had four installation art pieces reflecting the theme of how the internet and digital world is influencing our lives. The installation titled ‘Sata sat cart’ is the visualization of how our daily life is like the internet, where ideas and talks are exchanged. ‘All that you can’t eat’ is a beautiful display of a well set dining table laden with the best of crockery and cutlery but filled with the alphabet keys of the keyboard as a metaphor to distinguish the virtual and the reality. ‘Verses’ is another arrangement of a traditional stone carver’s studio where inputs from various parties lead to the completion of a whole, just like the internet. ‘Augmented Deities’ by Burchardi and Bontchev is a lenticular photograph of eight different individuals merged, which can be seen at different angles, reflecting on the concept of identity when in contact with another person on the internet. The exhibition raises various questions in the minds of the spectators of understanding our own identity in the age of hyper connectivity. The participating students are Saran Tandukar, Roshan Sakha, Pramesh Sherchan, Bhawana Ghimire, Karma Gurung, Suresh Maharjan, Shiva Prasad Upadhayaya, Rabindra Shrestha, Rabin Maharjan, Shreejana Shakya, and Nhooja Tuladhar. 1. Nhooja Tuladhar, Shiva Prasad Upadhayaya and Saran Tandukar 2. Bhawana Ghimire and Rabin Maharjan 3. Plamen Bontchev and Sofia Burchardi entertainment let the good times begin

The Élan of Seasons France is a wonderful holiday destination if you are looking for some romance, adventure or even just a relaxing experience. But every destination in France has that perfect season where the weather brings out the best in the location. — Anne-Lise Heynen

WINTER – French Pyrénées SPRING – Provence Provence is a region of South- eastern France, bordering the Mediterranean. First stop: Mar- seille. Explore the city, preferably on foot. Walk from la Canebière to the Old Port where you will see 16th century floating boats. Then, go to Aix-en-Provence, a university town filled with majestic squares with fountains. Next, Arles: Van Gogh lived there and was inspired by that city. Then go to Saintes-Maries-de- la-Mer, a city located on the coast Plan your France trip to suit your interests: not far from Arles. This fishing Pick your month from the ‘event calendar’! village is a place of pilgrimage for the gypsies in Europe. Finish For a lot of tourists, going ski- it is a cheaper destination than your trip at Aigues-Mortes, a for- January ing in France means going to the other French skiing destina- tified city where the delicate pink The country’s semi-annual the Alps or to the Vosges, and tions and you will not meet as salt marshes welcome you. government-regulated sales February they tend to forget how beau- many tourists as you usually do If the seaside is more attrac- also begin this month making This is the peak of the ski tiful the French Pyrénées can during the high season in the it the perfect opportunity to season and the Mardi Gras tive for you, visit Antibes and pick up some French fasion be, especially during the winter Alps. There is also a wide choice celebrations begin. Besides, Juan-les-Pins, both famed French items. what could be more romantic season. Located between France of resorts, 38 to be exact. Les beaches. And, don’t miss out on than spending Valentine’s Day and Spain; the Pyrenees range is Angles, Ax les Thermes, Font Porquerolles, the largest island March in Paris? 400 km long and 70 km wide. Romeu, La Mongie, Peyragudes of the archipelago of Hyères. A Among the many advantages are the few to name among March is the last chance until tip: explore the island on foot or late fall to visit France on a April of the Pyrenees, is the fact that them. choose to cycle. budget, find hot package deals and avoid tourist swarms. The Spring is a wonderful ski season enjoys its last busy time to indulge in hikes, month. horseback rides and other outdoor adventures. Easter is celebrated, with amazing candy displays in candy shops. May May brings warm weather, but mild and comfortable. A June number of events, festivals The tourist season is and activities keep visitors here but not at its peak busy. The Cannes Film Festival yet. The weather is attracts celebrities and cine beautiful and festivals and enthusiasts from around the events aplenty. globe.

July Beach destinations begin to bustle, and outdoor August markets burst with activity August is normally a great and products. The Tour de vacation month, but in France France fever storms through (and especially in the north) the country. And July means the month is holiday time Bastille Day revelry all around! for the French as well and you may find some shops are closed. Still, attractions are usually open.

September September is simply a divine month to visit France. The October prices at hotels and for airfare Picturesque French villages start to dip a little. The air is surrender to autumn in cool and crisp. The ferias, or October. Halloween still bull fighting festivals, of the retains its old-fashioned Southern France is on. innocence in France. Since, the peak tourist season has passed the crowd subsides. November November is a good time to visit France as the crowds December dissipate and the hotel rates December is magical with dip. Countless festivals and Christmas markets throughout events herald the arrival of the country, including the the Beaujolais Nouveau wine, centuries-old Strasbourg and Christmas markets begin market. There’s ice skating in to pop up. front of Paris’ Hotel de ville. In the Pyrénées and Alps, the ski seasons begin to gain steam. The month’s finale, New Year’s Eve is fun to be enjoyed in Paris or any of France’s other lively cities. entertainment Fr!day Issue 143 | 14 November 2012 13

SUMMER - Auvergne AUTUMN – Chateaux de la Loire

Auvergne is a region located in ows. Most of all experience the The traveler’s basic the center of France. It is one French rural way of life while French vocabulary: of the emptiest and wildest re- you are there. Don’t just steal a gions of the country. The region look at the villages; visit them Goodbye: Au revoir Good morning: Bonjour had been shaped by the volcanic and interact with the locals. Good evening: Bonsoir activity that took place over 30 Last, but definitely not the least, Thank you: Merci million years ago. Travelling have a look at the most active You’re welcome: De rien there you will be intrigued by volcanic zones in the region. It Please: S’il vous plait the gorgeous Auvergne land- is an experience you must have Yes: Oui No : Non scape: filled with green moun- first-hand. I don’t speak French : Je ne tains and wild gorges. When at Auvergne remem- parle pas français ber to head to Clermont-Ferrand Excuse me: Excusez moi While in and visit its cathedral Notre- Could you help me ? : Est-ce Dame de l’Assomption. Then que vous pouvez m’aider? Auvergne don’t I don’t understand : Je ne miss out on their climb the top of the remaining comprends pas transept tower, the only one that While traveling in France, the kings of France were settled Can you repeat that please ? : famous varieties survived the French Revolution. Chateaux of the Loire are un- in the region. You can find Pouvez-vous répéter s’il vous of cheese. Then visit Aurillac, a beautiful avoidable. The Loire Valley those castles mainly in the plait ? city that combines the charm was listed as a UNESCO World ancient provinces of Anjou, Where is the station/next bus- Heritage Site in 2000, and is Touraine and Orleans. Among station/city center?:Où est la While in Auvergne don’t of a small city in the French gare/l’arrêt de bus/le centre- miss out on their famous variet- countryside with modern as- the largest site in France to be the many castles, these top my ville? ies of cheese: Bleu d’Auvergne, pects. Two other towns that are listed. The appellation châteaux list of must-visits: Château de What time is breakfast/lunch/ Cantal, Fourme d’Ambert and a must-see: Ambert for its south- de la Loire brings together sev- Chambord, Château d’Angers, dinner? : A quelle heure est le Saint-Nectaire; all locally pro- ern gothic church and its Renais- eral French castles which are lo- Château de Blois, Château petit-déjeuner/déjeuner/dîner ? cated in the Val de Loire. They de Beauregard, Château de Straight : Tout droit duced in the region. Also taste sance style bell tower, its town Left : Gauche the aligot du Cantal, a typical hall and the museum dedicated are famous because they were Chambord, Château de Chau- Right : Droite dish of the region made with to cheeses. Second is Vichy, espe- partly built during the French mont-sur-Loire, and Château garlic, potatoes, tomatoes and cially for its opera and museums. Renaissance, at a time when the et jardins de Villandry. fresh cream. Vichy is not only a spa town, it Also explore the Auvergne is also a unique location because countryside and enjoy the beau- of the Bourbannaise mountain, Romantic Paris — seasons sans bound tiful landscapes. Drive around Livradois-Forez regional park Irrespective of the season, Paris geous, especially when you have 250 languages. ‘The love lock- the twisty roads as you pass by and Auvergne’s volcanoes re- is romantic all year round. ‘The someone to share the moment ers bridge on Pont des Arts’ is the herds of cattle and sheep gional park. It is an elegant city, city of lights’ has the reputation with. Spend an afternoon at Ile- another romantic spot. Lovers roaming in rich green mead- well-worth a visit. of being one of the most ro- de-la-Cité, and for a romantic from all over the world come to mantic cities in the world. Most evening, have a dinner cruise on this bridge and put a locker with lists of to-visit locations in Par- the Seine. their names and the day of their is start with the Eiffel Tower. ‘The wall of Je t’aime’ is a visit. This is the perfect way to But there’s so much more to ro- monument built for love in the leave a trace of your trip to Paris. mantic Paris. Stand on the steps romantic garden of the Square You could end your Pairs of the Basilica du Sacre Coeur, Jehan Rictus Place des Abbess- trip in the most romantic way while looking down at the whole es in Montmartre, Paris. You by visiting the Musée de la Vie city center with the Eiffel Tower can see there “je t’aime”; which Romantique (Museum of the looking back up at you; it is gor- means ‘I love you’, written in Romantics).

entertainment Fr!day Issue 143 | 14 November 2012 15 Son et Lumière Sound and Light performances have their roots in France where it is still a popular art form, and festivals make for a meeting point of artists and a stage for spectacles. —Marion Astier

‘Sound and Light’ per- all of them being introduced by music all in an effort to com- formance is a time trav- into a natural environment. press ages in minutes. elling simulation of The format usually involves The plot is based either on almost all famous castles of the become a meeting site for Sound Asorts. Special lighting no active participation by actors real events or the legend of the country were equipped with and Light artist where over 70 effects are projected onto the but a recorded narrative and the place; the script may be prosaic, light-sound machinery. The creations are presented over four façade of a building or archi- illusion is based upon the imagi- documental or poetic. Beside art’s application and impact nights. This event is a beautiful tectural ruins and synchronized nation of the spectator. It is an obvious artistic merit as new made it relevant in numerous blend of religious tradition and with recorded or live narration effort to recreate the history and spectacular form of art, other heritage sites in various contemporary culture. As with and music to dramatize the his- that the structures have wit- any religious festival, there’s a tory of the place. Son et Lu- nessed through dynamic light, Fête des Lumières, Lyon’s festival story here as well. In the year mière, or Sound and Light, is illuminated natural surround- 1643 there was a great plague a performance that realizes the ings (buildings, trees and so on), of lights that takes place annually in France, and people made a union of stage action, speech, constantly handles the attention in December, has become a vow to honor Virgin Mary if music, light, and architecture, of the audience, complemented meeting site for Sound and Light the epidemic was evaded. Since, their prayers were answered the artist where over 70 creations are people of Lyon lit their win- presented over four nights. dows with candles to celebrate this miracle by placing a statue these performances are very countries. With the assistance of the Virgin Mary on Four- emotional, and are active pro- of French specialists, regular vière hill in 1852. The tradition paganda tools. They may be performances were established has evolved into a popular event used in teaching history in an in Belgium in 1955. Sound and attracting millions of visitors. attractive way, both for adults Light shows began comple- And the modern version of this and children. Sound and Light menting old relics in England, festival turns Lyon into a site of concerts are even a part of the America and India by 1965 and expression and creativity, and a basic school program in France. in the USSR since the late 1970s. delightful sight for visitors. As a They also provide the context The art is still immensely popu- springboard for new talent and for appreciation, and further lar among the French people a meeting of renowned artists, Movies at QFX even preservation of the old. and presently about 50 annual the Festival of Lights reveals The first Sound and Light productions take place princi- the wealth of the art of Sound Jab Tak Hai Jaan performance was executed in pally in the Loire Valley itself. and Light in all its diversity. Release Date: 13 November France on Chateau de Chambo- Fête des Lumières, Lyon’s If the details of this art form Produced by Aditya Chopra, the movie has brought rd in 1952. The performance’s festival of lights that takes have been able to intrigue you, together the award winning pair of A. R. Rahman and success triggered a trend where place annually in December, has you will be thrilled to know that Gulzar. Orchestrated by Yash Chopra, some wonderful and Kathmandu will be witnessing poetic music has been created one this week itself. Planet Ne- for this romantic film. Skyfall The Twilight Saga: Château de Chambord’s Legacy pal Festival is bringing to you Release Date: 2 Director: Yash Chopra Breaking Dawn Part 2 November Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Release Date: 16 November The first sound and light performance was presented at the Château de an opportunity to experience Watch Daniel Craig as Ian Kaif, Anushka Sharma, Rishi After their wedding, Edward Chambord in the Loire Valley in 1952, and the invention of the art form ‘Son et Lumière’ right here in Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Kapoor, Neetu Singh finally fulfills Bella’s wish to is credited to Paul Robert-Houdin, who was curator of Chambord. Skyfall. In the movie, Bond’s become immortal. The arrival the Kathmandu Durbar Square. loyalty to M is tested as her of their daughter, Renesmee, The Chambord continues to offer a wonderful Sound and Light show till past comes back to haunt sets in motion a perilous chain today. Held at nightfall between 26 June and 18 September, the Château In the performance titled ‘While her. As MI6 comes under of events that pits the Cullens attack, 007 must succeed in and their allies against the of Chambord presents nightly performances of Sound and Light. The the Moon is Shrinking’, Soazic destroying the threat. Volturi, the fearsome council show transports the audience back to the Renaissance years, when this Guezennec will be projecting the Director: Sam Mendes of vampire leaders, setting the stage for an all-out battle vast fortress-like construction was a regular stop-over for the travelling confrontation of the progress Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Director: Bill Condon court of François I. The creation is designed for all ages and cultures, and of the city and the resilience of Bardem, Ralp Fiennes, uses the most universal means of expression to highlight the essence of Nomie Harries, Helen Mc Cast: Kristen stewart, Robert nature on the façade of the old Crory Pattinson, Taylor Launter this remarkable site—music, dance and images. Royal Palace on 10 November. ! 11. Cassoulet de gourfor the adventurous palatemet Toulouse Cassoulet is a regional specialty of the Languedoc, based usually with white beans and meat, more often duck. Cassoulet takes its name from the glazed The French and Food— earthenware casserole made in ​​ Issel. A Love Story!

— Marion Astier

Like all love stories, this one is complex. For a vital part of French neighborhoods. Gen- the French there are so many aspects that erally, dinner is considered the most impor- go into making the romance work. What, tant meal for the family. Almost a sort of where and how they eat all hold equal daily celebration, it is one time of the day weight and importance. And this saga of when all the members of the family gather, French gastronomy made it to UNESCO’s and therefore no one has any qualms spend- 3. NORMANDIE Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity ing at least two hours at the table. list in 2010. Now, French gastronomy and the cul- The food culture in France is driven to tural aspects that revolve around it makes a great extent by the notion of sharing. for no short narrative. It is one that has They like food but they appreciate it more been evolving with various cultural influ- when they can share it with guests, family ences only adding to the immense epicu- Carnac Stones Mont Saint Michel and friends. At every meal, two elements rean wealth. So, as a peek into French food are never missing from the table: bread and here are some of France’s provincial spe- cheese. Baguettes accompany every meal of cialties—delightful dishes all based on each the day, making the neighborhood bakeries region’s favored ingredients.

10. Bouillabaisse de Marseille Though the origins of this dish are traced back to ancient Greece, Bouillabaisse de Marseille is considered a traditional Marseille delight. It consists of a fish soup that is Châteaux de la Loire eaten with bread croutons often smeared with garlicky, rouille, fish served whole, and potatoes. Rouille is a sort of mayonnaise from Southern France, a mix of fish liver, spices, potatoes, tomatoes et al.

9. Salade Niçoise A specialty emblematic of the city of Nice, Salade Niçoise is now a loved French delight around the world. Tomatoes, peppers, red onions, spring onions, fava beans, celery, small Forêt des Landes purple artichokes, cucumbers, boiled eggs, 11. MIDI PYRENEES anchovies, tuna, olive oil and olives of Nice are the ingredients that go in. It can comprise one of the main entrée or even constitute the main meal as well.

8. Aligot Very heavy but undoubtedly delicious, the Aligot is a specialty from the central region of France. It is essentially a mix of mashed potatoes, butter, cream and melted Tomme cheese to go with regional sausages or other meat items.

7. Quenelles Lyon is one of the best cities for food lovers, the specialties from there are countless but the most famous of them all would be the quenelles. It is a sort of light fish mousse (usually pike) made with eggs, semolina or flour, milk and butter. gourmet Fr!day Issue 143 | 14 November 2012 17

1. Marmite Dieppoise A Norman specialty, this is a stew made ​​of fish and crustaceans: Jacques scallops, prawns, shrimps, prawns, mussels, and few vegetables like shallots and leek. The stew is made rich and creamy with the cream and butter used in generous quantities. A bit of regional white wine or cider is also used. And if you want yours to be a Royal Dieppoise, simply add a lobster in it.

1. SEINE MARITIME 2. Ficelle Picarde Ficelle Picarde is a 2. PICARDIE French starter, a regional specialty of Picardie 3. NORMANDIE 4. LORRAINE in Northern France. It is a crepe filled with mushrooms, cream, shallots on a half slice of 5. ALSACE ham. Don’t be puzzled if some people refer to it as La Tour Eiffel Duxelles, it’s just another name for the same dish.

Roche de Solutré 6. BOURGOGNE

3.Tarte Normande 7. RHÔNE ALPES Pie on a crisp pastry with apples and sour cream — an authentic Normandie tradition!

Auvergne Volcano 8. AUVERGNE Pont d’Avignon

4. Quiche Lorraine The quiche Lorraine is a salty tart covered with migaine and bacon. Migaine is a mix of eggs and sour 9 & 10. PROVENCE cream with some spices thrown in, though every ALPES CÔTES D’AZUR family recipe is different. This is a traditional recipe 11. MIDI PYRENEES from Lorraine in Eastern France, but its popularity has spread beyond the frontier of the eastern region. It is often used as a warm starter.

5. Choucroute Alsacienne This is a dish made of sauerkraut or sour cabbage, accompanied by meat, sausage and potatoes, usually cooked using Riesling wine as well. The meat is mostly smoked or salted. It is a typically Alsatian dish, ideal for the cold season!

6. Fondue Bourguignonne The Fondue Bourguignonne is traditionally cooked at the table itself in a wine fondue pot. In present times people may choose to use oil instead of wine. A small piece of meat on long fork, usually beef, is plunged into the wine or oil to cook for as long as desired. It is accompanied by various sauces, which you can choose, as per your preference, to enhance the flavors of the dish. gourfor the adventurous palatemet Don’t Wine about It The names puzzle you, the pronunciation is complicated, and you are lost when people describe the taste! If you’ve always wondered where to start from, here’s your first wine lesson from a French tutor. —Marion Astier

et’s start with a very short is usually credited for having region. The wines which are Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon history lesson. Grape discovered Champagne. produced there are full bod- Semillon. But what are their dif- possessing many of the same growing and winemaking ied, rich and bold. ferences? Here are some clues so aroma and flavor components. An overview in Europe is traced back - Main white wine: Sauvignon you can shine in company! Pinot Noir is the most chal- L In France there are two impor- all the way to the Greek and Ro- Blanc, Semillon The Cabernet Sauvignon is lenging for winemakers because tant ‘wine regions’: man times. It was actually reli- - Main red wine: Cabernet remarkable for its wide range of of its sensitivity to climate and 1. ‘Bourgogne’ or Burgundy in gious orders that were responsi- Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, structure (from relatively “light- weather changes. But in favor- Central France ble for spreading the knowledge Merlot bodied” to the most “full-bod- able vintages, Pinot Noir often - Main white wine: Chardon- and culture of grapes and wine ied”) and age worthiness. The ranks among the world’s best nay There are over 5,000 differ- throughout the world. Monk most coveted renditions come wines. - Main red wine: Pinot Noir (a ent kinds of grapes; nine of Dom Perignon is one of the re- from France’s Bordeaux region Syrah has morphed from soft and delicate red) them are considered classic va- nowned names when it comes to and California’s Napa Valley. “the next big thing” in Califor- 2. Bordeaux, in South-Western rieties by most: Cabernet Sauvi- wine. He was a competent viti- Merlot is considered a “soft- nia winemaking to a favorite on France, which is usually con- gnon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syr- culturist and a winemaker, and er” wine, a more approachable restaurant wine lists. Australian sidered the most famous wine ah, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, gourmet Fr!day Issue 143 | 14 November 2012 19 versions - known as Shiraz - advertisement have also become very popular. A short glossary: Chardonnay has been the Aroma or bouquet: the smell world’s most popular white of wine — bouquet applies particularly to the aroma of wine for decades, often coveted older wines for its fruit and oak-influenced Body: the body of the wine flavors. describes the lightness or the The most vibrant, sought- fullness of the wine on your after Chenin Blanc comes from palate. Therefore, a wine can be Vouvray in France’s Loire Valley. light, medium or full Chenin Blanc can also be made Crisp: describes a wine which has refreshing acidity into outstanding sweet wines. Riesling is considered by Soft: a wine that has a smooth rather than crisp feel vintners to be the most “noble” Dry: refers to the amount of of white grape varieties, revered sugar there is in the wine after for its unique combination of fermentation. All the sugar in delicacy, intense flavors and low dry wine is used up to create alcohol content. Riesling origi- alcohol, this is not the case for nated in Germany, but some of the sweet wine, which is why time it will be the sauce. For in- dry wines are usually contrasted the best come from the Alsace with sweet wines region of France. You might stance, a simple grilled halibut matches best with Sauvignon Fat: refers to the fullness of a be surprised to know that some wine or its acidity of the best Riesling also comes Blanc, while halibut topped with a rich cream sauce matches best Finish: the impression a wine from upstate New York’s Finger leaves as you swallow it with Chardonnay. However, Lakes region! Flavor intensity: how strong or Sauvignon Blanc draws its there is no stringent rule in weak a wine’s flavors are terms of pairing wine and food; name from the French word Fruity: a wine with fruity aromas “sauvage”, which translates into it mostly depends on your taste and flavors; it doesn›t mean that wild, and its vines must be care- buds. But if you are a beginner the wine is sweet fully tended to prevent overly in oenology, here are some tips Oaky: a wine that has oak flavors herbaceous flavors from emerg- on how you should pair a wine (smoky, toasty) ing in the grapes. The best bot- with food: Tannic: a red wine that is firm and leaves the mouth feeling dry tling of Sauvignon Blanc is - White meat fits well with from New Zealand, and France’s white wine. Loire Valley. 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