Strength in Numbers Teach a Man How to Donate, He Might Do It Once

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NEWS | CLASSIFIED | SHOPPING tech | style | decor Strength in Numbers Teach a man how to donate, he might do it once. Teach him how to cultivate goodwill, he will give forever. — Nishchal Oli

For more, turn to page 2. 2 Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 Fr!day cover Strength in Numbers t was an eventful year, a ethics would be your last stop. cure meager salaries. The big- for people who are concerned raised from Art for Philanthro- milestone for the world of Why should I care for another? gest deterrent to idea of do- about the end result of their do- py will go towards supporting politics. Economic debt sent The field of ethics is one of the nating is the notion that people nation. To date HeNN has com- a school in a remote village of Isome of the world’s wealthi- most debated topics in philoso- rather spend their hard earned pleted more than 70 projects Arghakhanchi district in Lum- est nations trailing a downward phy. Great minds have pondered money on themselves than across Nepal. These projects bini Zone,” confirmed Mishra. spiral and natural disasters upon this very question only “waste” it on society. Chal- focus on education and health Art for Philanthropy is a were on the regular. Humanity to provide insufficient answers lenging these values and en- sectors to empower youth and bold step. In the past, galler- hit the 7 billion landmark, while open to interpretation. Answers, visioning a practical solution students, and healthy living in ies have involved themselves concerned individuals ‘occupied’ no more complete than a poster to discontent with donation at rural Nepal. in social causes but this time economic hubs in the western for the Golden Rule, the ethic of the grass-root level in Nepal, HeNN’s achievements, how- art itself is being used a so- hemisphere. And of course the reciprocity. Boldly claiming the the Help Nepal Network has ever, lie in what has helped make cial mechanism. 17 paintings Arab Spring mobilized million universal mantra for goodwill been laboring to promote an these projects possible. Nepalis by Dixit from his exhibition others onto the streets across the is “do unto others as you would “affordable” and unassuming all over the world have contrib- “Tribute to the Great Art- Middle-East and Africa. News have done to you.” - a formula alternative to charitable work. uted over the years, regardless ists” will be up for auction outlets had their hands full, si- that restricts itself to activity. Back in 1999, HeNN was of their location, age, occupa- at Moksh. The paintings are multaneously covering both, the How do you address the is- simply an idea floating around. tion. They have dedicated their Dixit’s take on famous art- excess indulged by prosperous sue of indifference? Attach- The founding members were time, wealth and skills to vouch ists like Picasso, Warhol, Van countries and the depravity ex- ment to society is relative, aware of the aid agencies, for their fellow country-people. Gogh and others, all bearing a perienced by citizens of oppres- making the Golden Rule uni- NGOs and foreigners involved “Some have made one donation, personal touch from the artist. sive regimes. However, there versally inapplicable. Goodwill in charitable work in Nepal, others have made monthly con- “This is all from my visits to was no comment regarding the cannot be dictated, so laws or but there was a serious lack of tributions on a regular basis” MOMA” says Dixit, referring ever-growing gap between the even religious maxims are out Nepalis in this circuit. Able Ne- says Rabindra Mishra, president to his experiences visiting the rich and poor, the privileged and of the question. Human abil- palis who were making a good of HeNN, adding, “donations Museum of Modern Art in the underdogs. Even then, it was ity to thrive through collective living abroad and locally were have ranged from a small amount Manhattan. “But how long do I an important year for equality. let my paintings hang in a gal- Whether it was a park around lery,” Dixit questioned, “I can- Wall Street or the alleys in Cai- Realizing social ventures can only be sustainable if not sit and wait till the day it ro, people stood together, shoul- Nepalis themselves take responsibility for their fellow becomes valuable,” so instead der to shoulder without fear of citizens, HeNN came up with one simple message: he has chosen to give them up. prosecution or pain. From New In many ways, Dixit’s York to Tripoli the 99% that social responsibility requires dedication not money. paintings reflect on the nature have suffered from the greed and of charity in Nepal. Dixit is megalomania of others vented effort might be the only silver- barely involved, as if charity of say, 100 rupees, to one crore.” known for his nude painting, the recognition of the self, a lining present. Nature informs somehow had been outsourced. Others have run marathons, or- and he uses live models. This need to protect it in everyone, that there is strength in num- Realizing social ventures can ganized cultural events and food is unheard of in Nepali art not just the one percent. More bers. Living in a group requires only be sustainable if Nepalis festivals to collect money. And circles that shy away from nu- importantly the world shared a harmony and understanding, themselves take responsibility on 20 December, for the first dity unless used in traditional similar call for more of its in- caring naturally emerges from for their fellow citizens; HeNN time HeNN will be using art as a depictions of deities. Limited habitants to care. Those lulled these two pillars. Studies have came up with one simple mes- platform to collect funds. exposure accounts for prevail- by social movements are weary actually backed the theory of sage: social responsibility re- Tuesday, HeNN will be hosting perceptions in this society of the possibility of relapse and philanthropy as a natural trait. quires dedication not money. ing Art for Philanthropy, an whether it is nudity in art or the fact that impromptu revolu- So what we are missing might Give up a can of beer, a carton auction of Kapil Mani Dixit’s giving back to the community. tions are never sufficient to curb be a conduit, the right reason- of juice, a plate of momo or paintings. Dixit is a visual artist Hopefully, through this joint the ills of society. All countries, ing, perhaps, that could spark couple of cups of tea, by for- trained in the US, who has pre- venture HeNN and Dixit can one way or another acknowl- the passion again in a modern saking such extraneous expen- viously donated his paintings acknowledge the need to shift edge basic human rights but ju- society where duties have been diture, and donating whatever for the Katrina Relief fund and perspectives, and also promot- diciary actions are costly. Thus, extradited to institutions. is saved, collectively Nepalis has worked with Faith Founda- ing the event as a viable op- becomes the never ending cycle In recent years there have could bear the weight of social tion Nepal. Returning to Nepal tion for the art community. of money being both the cause been signs of hope. People, responsibility without putting three years ago, Dixit says he This will require massive sup- and solution for inequality. governments and organiza- a strain on their finances. was looking for opportunities to port; both Dixit and Mishra Celebrating this paradoxical tions at the top of the eco- Today, HeNN is the biggest get involved in social issues, but acknowledge this. But they mismanagement of logic and nomic pyramid have leveraged charitable network of Nepalis. “ I had not yet found a platform do not lack enthusiasm, Mishra the 63rd anniversary of the Uni- their wealth for philanthropic There are more than 14 chap- to donate my work.” That was anticipating a great turn out versal Declaration of Human causes, donating vast amounts ters globally, and the Nepal before a cameo appearance in the added, “We hope that this year’s Rights, this past Sunday, Human of money. But none of us War- chapter officially mediates be- Deepak Rauniyar’s film High- event will generate interest in Rights Day gave a regular day in ren Buffet or Bill Gates, com- tween donations and the proj- way which led to an encounter both artists and art buyers/lov- December a fancy name. Was it pared to their billions there is ects it undertakes. HeNN is run with Mishra. From there, Dixit ers, whose support we will need an attempt to externalize moti- only a modicum amount at our completely on a voluntary basis and HeNN entered into a mutu- to make this event annual.” vation to give back everyday? If disposal. And worse we have ensuring that all contributions al relationship in order to raise Even if you are still undecided one were to go down that rabbit the sense of entitlement that directly feed into specific proj- money for a school rehabilita- about giving, come out and sup- hole, the universal question of comes from hard work to se- ects. Marking another incentive tion project. “The money being port the event, they deserve it. ! one question page3 Do you think the aversion to people make your statement living with HIV has eased in Nepal? There have been few crises that have affected human health and threatened social and economic progress in quite the way that HIV has. This pandemic has had a devastating impact on many communities. The virus cannot be cured, and greater access to treatment can only be sustained if there is a substantial progress in reducing the rate of HIV infections. Over the years, awareness regarding HIV has grown. People have come to understand what Lady Diana meant when she said, “HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it.” However, there are still a lot of hurdles that need to be overcome. We ask some of our well known people from different walks of life, if they think the aversion to people living with HIV has eased in Nepal.

— Mannat Shrestha To a certain level we do see that people have become more at ease. People have become more aware, more educated, but at some levels For a decade we have been made they are still ignorant and often even afraid to live with a person who has aware that people with HIV have HIV. I’m not certain about the exact data, but sometime back there were their days numbered; one can 2000 children in Nepal who had HIV and were not accepted in any of the prevent oneself from getting it. For 200,000 schools in Nepal. those of us living in Nepal, in a span of 10 years, there is a possibility Nirnaya shrestha is a popular rapper/singer who has done a number of hits like Gaunle Jiwan. of one dying any moment, He is the founder of Nirnaya Da’ NSK’s Tour For Education which started in 2006 with the theme “Education is the Foundation of Life”. Nirnaya and his team perform at different schools anywhere, because of various of Nepal and collect books, stationery and educational materials. The collected materials are curable diseases and/or incidents. then distributed all across Nepal where children need them. Nirnaya is also the founder member This week I went to a remote of Nava Dailo, a social organization for children, their education & the awareness of HIV. village in Sundhupalchowk and had Shrestha has won many awards including the Image award for the Best Vocal Performance in a song with nationalistic feeling for Hami Nepali. He is also the Goodwill Ambassador of Universal an interaction with the villagers. Access For Children Affected with AIDS in Nepal. One of the striking comments from a school-teacher was “This village is soon going to witness god’s curse in the form of an HIV epidemic. They have proposed to the local government body to have a separate building to house those There is no straight answer to this. People have with HIV.” In cities as well, either changed their thinking about people living with families keep the fact confi dential HIV, but on this basis we cannot really say that or seek a place to keep them away. they are comfortable. I believe we should respect The HIV awareness drives, in a them as they are no different from us in terms certain sense, have scared people Nowadays people defi nitely know HIV does not of their behavior. They are infected only if we more than making them aware. transmit just by holding hands. However, along with are affected. We defi nitely need to create more awareness, fear is still present as well. Although people awareness. Their situation has occurred due to santosh shah is the president of Today’s know the cause and prevention, we need to educate lack of medical support. Youth Asia, and the producer/anchor of them more. In a country like Nepal various concepts Power Talks aired on NTV Plus every Monday. are socially not acceptable. For this, we need to put a Gynecologist Dr. Bhola Rijal created the fi rst test tube baby in He was recently named as world’s “Top 99 little more effort to tell them “don’t be afraid.” Nepal. He is the Chairman of Om Hospital and Research Center. Most Infl uential International Professionals A multi talented doctor, as many might call him, Rijal also wrote Under 33” by Washington D.C. based the script of the Nepali movie Gaunthali. He is also a lyricist who Diplomatic Courier magazine & Young Yogendra shakya is the president of Club Himalaya and National penned the lyrics of Mero Desh. Professionals in Foreign Policy organization. Coordinator of Nepal Tourism Year 2011. feaissues that matter ture Shiitake Mushrooms, Now Grown in Nepal Fresh Mushroom, the sole producer of Shiitake in Nepal, emerges as a pioneer in mushroom cultivation in the country. — Prabal Man Dhaubadel

uitting his steady job as degree in the agriculture field. “I huge blow, a real test of adversity has two tents of Shiitake blocks, and button mushrooms, shiitake Senior Production Engi- am not a connoisseur of mush- for me. To have failed twice, due to an office, a storage facility, a lab requires more care and has only a neer in the USA and mov- room. However, my success has the same unconditional reason and and few tents of oysters and but- limited margin of error. Tempera- Qing back to Nepal in pur- come from extensive study on the having lost all my savings and pre- ton mushroom. While he special- ture, oxygen levels, water sprinkle suit of an entirely different goal subject followed by hit and trial.” cious time, made me think several izes on Shiitake and plans to ex- quantity, carbon dioxide flow and of mushroom farming is Bikram he said. Sharing his story behind times before starting again. Yet de- pand production to 15-20 tents in humidity are few of the parame- Pun. Born and raised in Singapore, his Shiitake farm he says “As a resi- termined, I decided to start every- total, he also sells spawn grains ters that require close monitoring. he aspired to become a pilot in his dent of Singapore, Shittake wasn’t thing from scratch with possible for the common oysters and but- Additionally, nets to protect from childhood days, but in due course new to me. So in 2008, I did my financial help and support from ton mushroom. The government insects, cemented base and proper of time, he took engineering as a certified, fully organic mushroom sterilization before entering the career option instead. Following is expected to yield from 30-50 tents or the lab are vital measures the economic crisis that hinted “To have failed twice, due to the kilograms of Shiitake mushroom to prevent contamination.” While towards job instability and inse- same unconditional reason and per tent in a season, and being the Bikram Pun nurtures his green- curity, his thoughts redirected to having lost all my savings and only fresh served Shiitake in Ne- house 15 hours a day, he feels the self-employment – establishing his pal, it plans to cater to the 5 star added pressure of the power cut in own business rather than attend- precious time, made me think luxuries of the country where de- the country. “The extra costs in- ing job interviews. several times before starting again.” mand is peak. curred in powering generators and Talking to Fr!day, Pun said, “I Shiitake mushroom, Lentinula inverters will apparently reflect on wanted to create something of my initial research on Shiitake and in a my peers. This time I shifted to edodes, lying at the high end of the mushroom prices which we own, something uncommon. My year’s time, set up a place in Balu- Gairidhara and upped the place all mushroom is more chewy, flavor- want to make as competitive as initial interest was planting orchids watar. In order to grow the best by myself. And the result is Fresh ful and aromatic than other known possible.” says Pun. but later I discovered I wanted Shiitake, I imported my Shiitake Mushroom Pvt. Ltd. mushroom types such as oyster Down the line, he wishes to something even more substantial strain from the USA itself. After Pun, CEO at Fresh Mushroom and button mushrooms. While install solar panels to answer the and challenging, hereby leading to working on it for several months, Pvt. Ltd., today, is the sole produc- this particular species renders needs of power during winters in what I do today – cultivate mush- a mere power failure in the build- er of Shiitake mushroom in the most of the top mushroom deli- an eco-friendly manner. Likewise, room; not just any mushroom but ing led to disaster. Everything whole of Nepal. While mushroom cacies in the world and possesses he wishes to sell his mushrooms the very best Shiitake mushroom. – my investments and months of cultivation has been a prolific busi- high medicinal value, cultivation directly from the farm along with Ever since my childhood, I was hard work had just disappeared. ness in our country and even car- is regarded equally difficult due vegetables grown within the farm fond of challenges. It has always Despite my several requests to the ried out at small scales in villages, to the minimum range in changes as well. As for now, the company occurred to me that challenges landlord to fix the power, it had no one except Pun has attempted and fluctuations in necessary pa- is managed by 5 staff including brought out the best in me, expe- never been done. Nevertheless, I to grow the rare mushroom using rameters. Pun adds, “Not only is Bikram himself. Reiterating the dited progress, and heightened my tried again and by improbable ill the block method; a productively the process time consuming, con- motto of the company- ‘Quality motivation.” fate, several months into the proj- efficient method different form the tamination and specified param- at its best’ he claimed that the last Bikram Pun, is neither a mycol- ect, I was again let down by the conventional log method. Within eters greatly affect its growth and thing they will compromise is their ogist nor does he hold an academic same electricity cord. That was a the 2.5 ropani farm, he currently development. 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ENTERTAINING YOU FOR 100 FUN WEEKS! A Collector’s Edition On stands - 5 January 2012 Fr!day Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 5 The GATE Way to Hospitality In a matter of national pride, GATE had their innovative program awarded at the 12th Worldwide Annual Hospitality Awards in Paris. It spells the beginning of a tide of hospitality industry revolution in Nepal. — Kundan Shrestha “ ere, have some cook- hospitality, but we also know prospects go to waste. Students ies,” offers Khem Lakai, it’s not there anymore. Our col- at GATE learn to incorporate founder and CEO of lege teaches students the art of vocational and academic knowl- HGlobal Academy of channeling warmth to custom- edge with hospitality so that the Tourism and Hospitality, with ers and the joy that comes with service is most effective.” a beaming smile. As I take a connecting with people,” ex- Lakai himself pounced at bite at the scrumptious delight, plains Lakai. The 350 diploma the first sign of an opportunity he proudly adds, “My students students at GATE are pivotal when he won a year and a half make them here. Good, isn’t it?” to the running of the college, training program at the Soaltee Lakai has every reason to have actively learning the art of hos- Hotel and received formal train- his head held high. GATE was pitable service while sharpening ing as a Certified Hospitality recently awarded the ‘Best In- their skills operating the school Educator from Switzerland. He novative Training Program’ at the 12th Worldwide Annual Hospitality Awards hosted by “We are supposed to be known Think Tank MKG Group on 21 for our hospitality, but we know November 2011 in Paris. With it’s not there anymore. Our about 800 prolific figures of the hospitality industry, media per- college teaches students the art of sonnel and distinguished guests channeling warmth to customers voting live for the awards, and the joy that comes with GATE triumphed over 19 other renowned hospitality schools connecting with people.” from around the world, doing the nation proud with its note- canteen and restaurant (“That’s hasn’t looked back since, and worthy achievement. “So what where the cookies come from!”). boasts of experiences in the was your innovative program?” They venture out on a weekly hospitality field spanning over I ask him curiously. “We wanted street cleaning program to help 56 countries. He senses positive to begin. We wanted to effectu- the environment, but more im- energy being exchanged, and ally change the standard of hos- portantly, they set out to build feels lucky to be part of this tap- pitality in Nepal,” he replies. a rapport with the community estry of energy. “This industry The jury at the ceremony and gather a sense of modesty; has come as a blessing to me. I was impressed with the vi- both of which are pillars of now want to pass on this incred- sion GATE showed to redefine hospitality. GATE’s efforts to ible experience to young minds hospitality in Nepal. “We are mesh international standards that can change the face of the supposed to be known for our and learning methods into the country,” he shares. Nepali hospitality industry I ask Khem Lakai how the earned much praise at the award current state of the hospitality ceremony. Although the college business in Nepal can be im- cannot compete with top-notch proved until a new generation schools when it comes to facili- of workers replaces the existing ties and scale of operation, its ones, and he believes that the initiative to start a revolution in Labour Laws need to be revised. the hospitality business in the “It’s all a matter of conduct in context of Nepal was what set this industry. The workers have it apart. to uphold a certain standard of Established in 2007, GATE service in any hospitality field.” has already built an identity of But then there’s the question its own. The college opts for an of their pay grade and work- approach different from hotel ing hours which ultimately de- management colleges in Nepal. termines the way they present According to Lakai, hospitality themselves. “Yes, a governing is a field with a wider spectrum, body has to be present to reg- not limited to the boundaries of ulate the salary system. A lot hotel management. Hospital- of work has to be done, many ity education has expanded into revisions to be made. We need one of the vastest fields of em- to get on par with the interna- ployment. To keep up with the tional standards,” he points out. advancement of the hospitality When asked about the future of business, GATE has adopted a the hospitality industry in Ne- Swiss curriculum and invites pal, Lakai’s answer is prompt, prominent figures of the indus- “There is a lot of promise. try as guest lecturers. The hos- We attribute its poor state to pitality college offers 2-3 year politics and warfare, but this is diplomas in specified trainings no time to ponder upon what that present a wide range of went wrong. It’s the tourism career choices. The premises of yearwhat better year is there GATE have well equipped kitch- to start? It’s the time to change, ens and classes that cater to the to give ourselves to others, to students’ learning process. With grow!” the travel and tourism industry The recognition GATE has growing faster than a forest fire, garnered in such a short span the college seeks to make its itself shows promise. To be students realize that the hospi- honored amongst the best in tality business is not an industry the world is no mean feat, and merely for the less qualified but Lakai takes it as a monumen- one that holds great potential. tal leap forward for the hospi- “A lodge in Mustang costs $180 tality industry in Nepal. As I in the prime tourist season,” ex- congratulate Lakai again on his plains Lakai, “We need to capi- success and head out to leave, talize on this sort of opportu- he carefully wraps some cookies nity in our country, and the best for mean action that perfectly way to keep it flowing is through embodies GATE’s motto ‘Be- hospitality. We cannot let such cause I Care!’ ! TOP 3 With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to eget morevents out of your weekends choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: 1. sHiamaK DaVaR DaNce FiesTa Enjoy the dance fi esta with one of the most successful choreographers from India Shiamak Davar. After the conclusion of the fi rst dance fi esta he is back, be sure to catch his fi nal performance on 21 December. 2. KusOm aNNual FesTiVal what’s The 15-day annual festival has already kicked off. Make sure you’re going to on be there at KU to enjoy various stalls and bands like Cobweb, X-Mantra and Kutumba from 3 to 18 December. 3. saTTYa slammiNG things to do Support your favorite poets or watch budding wordsmiths battle it out at Sattya Media Arts Collective on 17 December as they start slamming for a sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat prize of Rs. 1,000. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 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.

music aND taste of what’s to come this New Voiceless scream PaRTies Year’s Eve with this party. The Date: 17 December (Saturday) Window to the Himalayas event will feature prominent DJs Time: 11 am onwards 11 December (Sunday) to 17 December (Saturday); 11 am to 5 pm; Siddhartha Art sHiamaK DaVaR like DJ Pujan from War of the DJs Venue: Neon Pub, Thamel Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited; 4434820 DaNce FiesTa 2011, and DJ Pranez with their 981808841 Opening Date: 30 November foot-stomping and body grooving WWF brings to you A Window to the Himalayas: A Photo Exhibition (Wednesday) beats and music. The event will on Life in Himalayas. The exhibition is set to be inaugurated on the Concert: 21 December be a sneak peek into what people (Wednesday) can expect during the New Year International Mountain Day and will feature representatives from the Time: Multiple schedules Eve Party. government, donor communities and conservation partners. The event Venue: Moksh, Salsa Dance will portray the works of Nepali and international photographers including Academy, DAV School, Galaxy Entry: free the WWF staff. School Global Dance Grooves 9802021480 Photographers like Steve Morgan, Michel Gunther, Simon de Trey-White, Date: 16 December (Friday) Steve Winter, Sunsan A. Mainka and Susheel Shrestha will have their Time: 9 pm onwards Venue: Galaxy Discotheque, photographs exhibited during the event. The event is geared to raise Hotel Everest awareness on the impact of climate change in the Himalayas with a focus 4780100 on its impact on the people, landscape and species. (Pawas Manandhar)

In order to promote all Qs upcoming and underground with Akash Shrestha metal and rock bands, Voiceless Communication and Marketing Manager, WWF Nepal Scream Nepal is organizing this After the successful conclusion rocking event featuring the of the fi rst Shiamak Davar U-Turn Entertainment brings to best of underground bands. 3 Dance Fiesta, the organizers you DJ Ash-Roy from Jalebee Bands like Satanic Sabotage The Himalayan Life have returned this winter to Cartel Band, New Delhi. The and Psychic Tower Nabis will bring the joy of Bollywood party will feature DJ BPM from be performing in this event An insight into the life and landscape of the mighty Himalayas has begun. dancing to Kathmandu. Kathmandu, and will be a heart- which is supported by Ms. Fr!day talks with Akash Shrestha in an effort to know more about this Four students of the famous pounding and head spinning Music/Denmark International Indian choreographer will be Himalayan event. dancing bonanza. Jalebee Cartel Promoter. instructing classes at various Band has been changing the venues across the city. The dance music scene in India for What do you intend to portray through the photo exhibition? classes have been divided the last fi ve years and is currently miscellaNeOus The photo exhibition is being organized to profi le Nepal’s Himalayas. The according to age groups, and focusing on the international Pilgrims Grand sale Himalayas support the highest ecosystems in the world, are the water all skill levels are welcome. scene while DJ Ash-Roy has had a Opening Date: 1 December towers of the region, and home to important wildlife species and millions The classes will run for three decade long experience with DJ- (Thursday) of people who rely on its resources for their livelihood. Today, life in the weeks before culminating into a ing and has performed at various Time: 10 am to 7 pm Himalayas is at a constant threat from climate change, food and water ticketed performance concert, international venues. Venue: Pilgrims Book House, scarcity, habitat loss and degradation. But then there are also solutions, where students will put their Kupondole many of which are being led by the local communities through appropriate footwork to the test. Ticket: Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of skills and technologies provided by conservation organizations such as Ruslan Vodka power drink) 5521159 WWF. This exhibition is a tribute to the Himalayas and to its people Fee: Rs. 5,085 shuffle Jerk Pilgrims Book House has who are taking concerted efforts to ensure that the Himalayas’ riches are announced a grand sale on conserved and managed in a sustainable manner. Newaz @ moksh Date: 17 December (Saturday) Date: 16 December (Friday) Time: 1 pm to 6 pm books, handicraft, stationery What are the different themes that the photos in the exhibition Time: 7 pm onwards Venue: Gazebo Restro-lounge, and maps. The sale will give portray? Venue: Moksh, Jhamsikhel Durbar Marg customers signifi cant discounts The photos have been organized into three themes and are arranged 9841320007 9841052541 on most of the items offered at accordingly on the three fl oors of Siddhartha Art Gallery. The ground Pilgrims. Newaz, a collaboration of three fl oor (Theme: A Walk in the Himalayas) will present the Himalayas in KusOm aNNual general and showcase images of the mountains, freshwater, forests, people talented Nepali musicians, will be performing at Moksh. The FesTiVal and species to give a general idea of life in the Himalayas. The fi rst fl oor Opening Date: 3 December (Theme: Issues, Threats, Concerns) will highlight the pressing issues facing band, which constitutes of Satish on the guitar and vocals, (Saturday) the Himalayas and its communities such as melting glaciers, potential Closing Date: 18 December GLOFs, landslides, forest fi res, food security and threats to species. The Roshan on bass and vocals, and Bipin on drums, have been (Sunday) second fl oor (Theme: Home-grown Solutions) will feature community- Venue: KUSOM, Gwarko; led solutions in conservation to include micro-hydro, biogas, adaptive performing as a band for well over a decade. Bhrikuti Mandap; Soaltee agricultural practices, institutional mechanisms, etc. Crowne Plaza, Tahachal Ticket: Rs. 200 What has been the main aim of organizing this event? Keep shuffl ing with this new party KUSOM Annual Festival is This event is expected to build awareness and bring together people from Beginning of the end in town. Shuffl e nonstop to the organized by fi nal year MBA different ages and walks of life under a common umbrella of understanding Date: 16 December (Friday) beats form various DJs in town students at Kathmandu and, more importantly, future actions to help protect life in the Himalayas. Time: 5 pm onwards while also get the opportunity to University School of We would like to encourage everyone, especially the youth, to take Venue: Tantra, Chhetrapati watch Prince Magar and Nikhil Management and features some time off and visit the exhibition. We can also be reached at info@ 4257171 Shrestha shuffl ing to the groovy socially responsible activities, wwfnepal.org should anyone have any queries or would want to know beats. exhibitions, concerts, and more about our Sacred Himalayan Landscape. MStella Events collaborates with Ooh La La Events to bring a Ticket: Rs. 500 competitions that celebrate the (Pawas Manandhar) community and the Kathmandu events Fr!day Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 7

explore the premises and take in [email protected] www. more than the scheduled activities. studiopetals.com Events Index Yuwa Sarokar, a youth club, is organizing the Bouddha Street Park Gallery will be organizing a THuRsDaY suNDaY Festival for the second year. drawing and water color painting KUSOM Annual Festival (Fair and Expo) Art Workshop Dabbling in the modern as well as workshop on botanical subjects Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) KUSOM Annual Festival (Fair and Expo) the traditional, the street festival for beginners. The workshop will Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) cover various aspects of drawing Parties) Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and will feature a Nepali fashion show, Parties) a dance troupe, b-boying, live and painting and will also cover FRiDaY music, and stalls featuring food, techniques that are required in Beginning of the End (Music and Parties) mONDaY Global Dance Grooves (Music and Parties) Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) games, and entertainment. To top painting. Interested participants will be instructed by Neera Joshi KUSOM Annual Festival (Fair and Expo) Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and things up, the organizers are also Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) Parties) University family. The three- hosting a recycling show at the Pradhan. Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and TuesDaY day event will feature different event. Parties) programs throughout the Art Workshop (Art and Theatre) saTTYa slammiNG saTuRDaY Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) events like the Walk for Autism, Bouddha Street Festival (Fair and Expo) Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and interschool art, blood donations Date: 17 December (Saturday) KUSOM Annual Festival (Fair and Expo) Parties) and health camps. Since its Time: 5 pm onwards Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) Venue: Sattya Media Arts WeDNesDaY inception in 2007, KUSOM Sattya Slamming (Miscellaneous) Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) Cares, KUSOM Celebrates and Collective, Jawalakhel Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and Shiamak Davar Dance Fiesta (Music and KUSOM Collaborates have been 5523486 Parties) Parties) a part of this annual event that Shuffl e Jerk (Music and Parties) Come and support your favorite THuRsDaY features bands like Cobweb, Voiceless Scream (Music and Parties) poets or watch budding slammers Pilgrims Grand Sale (Miscellaneous) X-Mantra, Kutumba, and winners battle it out in Sattya’s Rooftop of the KCM Inter-College Music Slam. The poets will be battling Competition. it out for a prize of Rs. 1,000, so Bouddha street Festival grab a drink, lay back and relax Date: 17 December (Saturday) as the poets do battle with their worth a Time: 10 am onwards lyrical words. watch Venue: Bouddha Suggested Donation: Rs. 100 9808525924, 9808213636 sTaR mOVies sTaR WORlD art Workshop Block parties are always a must The chronicles of Narnia: masterchef usa Date: 18 December, 20 event. Without any visible The lion, The Witch and The 19 December (Monday) December, 24 December boundaries to fun, one can Wardrobe 9:15 pm Venue: Park Gallery, Pulchowk 15 December (Thursday) 6:30 pm The reality cooking competition show is back with more fl avour

Four children in Britain, during NaTiONal GeOGRaPHic World War II, stumble upon a Dog Whisperer magical wardrobe at their uncle’s 21 December (Wednesday) house. What lies beyond the 9:15 pm wardrobe door is a supernatural world of Narnia, where fauns Learn the dos and don’ts of talk and squirrels dance. Watch being a pet owner. Exclusively these four children embark on an dedicated to dogs, this show exciting and dangerous journey in takes you on a tour of dog an unknown world of magic and mannerisms and how owners mystery. and a bigger palate as the come to affect it. Owners are 2nd season of Master Chef taught how to behave around DiscOVeRY cHaNNel USA continues. With bigger their dogs, to pet them the right time in the right way, and i shouldn’t Be alive challenges, the competition gets even more intense as amateur taught how to learn to take 16 December (Friday) care of them in general. Helpful 10:15 pm cooks are put to the test in epic culinary battles. and interesting, this show sure A leisurely hike turns into a is worth a watch. young girl’s nightmare when Tlc she gets lost without any food indian Food made easy or water in the Grand Canyon. 20 December (Tuesday) Watch as the young girl struggles 7:15 pm to stay alive. Learn all the tricks of the trade. Anjum Anand guides you through all the knows and hows of preparing Indian Cuisine. So sit back and discover the secrets and fun in preparing an Indian dish. eget morevents out of your weekends

mark your calendar Qs events in the next few weeks with Bijay Shrestha 3Founding Director, Mu’az Entertainment Camping through the New Year Indulge in adventure or have a pleasant time strolling the beach this New Year. Fr!day talks to Bijay Shrestha for more information.

Party Camp at Borderlands What are the main activities for the day. And as the sun sets, What was the aim of 30 December (Friday) to 31 December (Saturday); Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort; of this Party camp? campers will be entertained by organizing this Party camp? 9841849786, [email protected] Party Camp is our gift to all live performance by Yankey and Party Camp is a gift from campers to have fun, relax, the band Street Life Collective Borderlands and Mu’az to our Celebrate the New Year under the blue skies and pristine beaches of party hard, do some extreme followed by a DJ session. There friends who want to celebrate and Borderlands. Mu’az Entertainment and Borderlands is bringing an offer that sports or just sit back and will BBQ on the side with a have a good time in a place that is includes everything that will make your New Year’s Eve and New Year’s meditate. We have built the special buffet and the dance fl oor beautiful, safe, well organized and Day memorable. With transportations, tents and meals all covered by the day very artistically for those will be open till the last camper fi lled with various activities. At offer, the camp will also include live music by Street Life Collective as well who join the camp; Friday will remains! Party Camp one does not have as DJ sessions with lots of outdoor adventure and extreme sports. be quite a relaxing night with to worry about over-crowded soothing music at the beautiful Besides the planned smoky joints, security, expensive activities for the camp, The party camp will also serve as a launch for similar events that Mu’az and Borderlands Eco-Adventure bar, limited food; you don’t have Resort. Saturday is the main what attractions can people to worry about getting drunk and Borderlands Eco-Adventure Resort will collaborate on. The groups will expect? come together in the upcoming months to bring various outdoor activities, day for those who want to take driving back or worry about the part in the extreme sports like You mean besides the never drunk driving in the city or getting different styles of music and adventure sports. (Pawas Manandhar) canyoning and rafting; leave the ending fun activities? Well, back home because you camp at city at 7 and head straight to the the party camp will have very the party! The time spent at Party Cost: For 1 night, 2 days (31 December to 1 January): Rs. 4,000 (dome selected crowd so that everyone tent accommodation for 2), Rs. 4,300 (Safari tent for 4), and Rs. 4,500 activity spots. Those who want Camp will be a happy one and that to head to the resort will be has fun and we are able to serve (Safari tent for 2) is what we are working on. And for entertained with other activities every individual. The vicinity is those who want to stay in the city such that our guests will rejoice For 2 nights 3 days (30 December to 1 January): Rs. 6,000 (dome tent at the resort. Three hours hike we would like to wish a very happy to a water fall, various outdoor in the company and environment New Year and advise you not to accommodation for 2); Rs.6,600 (Safari tent for 4); Rs. 7,000 (Safari tent of the beautiful Borderlands Eco- for 2) activities for adults and special drink and drive. (Pawas Manandhar) games for children is planned Adventure Resort. 50% discount for children below 12 years

Ticket: Rs. 800 (including beer), Family Fair Teen Gurung. Young women from the Rs. 500 Date: 14 January (Saturday) Newar community are encouraged to explore their rich heritage through music aND PaRTies set to experience a unique make over Time: Noon onwards as the festive spirit engulfs the pub with Venue: Hotel Malla, Thamel a test of personality and leadership christmas eve 2011 nonstop music, icy cocktails and shots. FaiR aND eXPO 4418385, 4410320, 4410966 capabilities. The only requirement for Date: 24 December (Saturday) those interested in applying is that they christmas Dance Party Wedding and Gift expo The Family Fair is a family event have to have at least completed high Time: 6 pm onwards Opening Date: 12 January Venue: Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Date: 25 December (Sunday) packed with activities, a fi rst for Hotel school. Time: 1 pm onwards (Thursday) Malla. There will be competitions, Marg Closing Date: 15 January Winter camp 4248999 Venue: Cube, Kamaladi magic shows, and face painting; to 4438017 (Saturday) top that cuteness, Shirley Bredal Opening Date: 2 January (Monday) ILoveEnt brings you a squash buckling Time: 11 am to 6 pm Kathmandu will showcase their Closing Date: 14 January (Friday Celebrate Christmas in this grooving party that will usher you in to the Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap Hall, collection. Parents looking to spend Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, party with your loved ones. Enjoy the festive mood. Featuring DJs like DJ Exhibition Road some time with their kids will Jhamsikhel groovy tunes and dance the day away at Niral, DJ Rabbit and DJ Finzok - the 4117104 defi nitely admire the setting and the 5013554, [email protected] the Christmas Dance Party. guest DJ from Singapore. The event If you or someone you know event. The Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory is will also feature glow sticks and special Ticket: Rs. 500 is planning to tie the knot in organizing a 10-day winter camp for sound and lights! Be there to enjoy 2012, this should be their fi rst Goodbye 2011 miscellaNeOus kids between 6 and 13 years of age. Christmas with a bash. stop for everything related to The camp will offer classes in music, Date: 31 December (Saturday) the wedding. For six years, the miss Newa art and dance for two weeks, ending Winter Wonderland Time: 12 pm onwards Wedding and Gift Expo has been Date: 31 December (Saturday) with a performance concert on 15 Date: 24 December (Saturday) Venue: iclub, Durbar Marg catering to the increasing need Time: 2 pm onwards January. Children will be able to learn Time: 4:30 pm onwards 9808927827 Venue: Vintage Pub, Durbar Marg for one-stop wedding solutions. Venue: Nepal Academy, Kamaladi various forms and techniques in each 4254831 Bid adieu to 2011 with this dance party. With more than 60 exhibitors on 4239051 fi eld during the two-week period Groove to the music of DJ Nazzy wedding services and products, with intensive classes and undivided Nepalese Fashion Home fi rst organized Celebrate Christmas Eve at Vintage and get a chance to win amazing gift the event attracts a huge number attention from KJC counselors and the pageant in 2005 following the Cafe and Pub as it turns into an icy hampers. of visitors each year. guest teachers. wonderland for the day. The pub is all success of Miss Teen Sherpa and Miss ekphrasis Date: 4 February (Saturday) Time: 5 pm to 8 pm An amalgamation of art, fashion and theatre, Ekphrasis is an avant-garde movement that hopes to exhibit the artistic performances of the people involved. The event, organized by Silence Entertainment, is the brain child of Milan Rai, a Nepali artist. Embracing various forms of art, the event will be built around performance art by actors, models, sculptors and poets. events Fr!day Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 9

Nepalis who celebrate Christmas. We followed by a documentary on this are trying to tap the festive season” topic. The evening also saw youth idols the week informed Executive Director Mira such as Sugarika KC speak against this that was Bhattarai. According to Bhattarai, the heinous crime. Poetry by poet Manjul, small scale producers from Thankot Eelum Dixit and the slam poetry group, were surprised how the simple wreaths the Word Warriors, was also heard. they made out of straw could be used Students from Adarsha Vidya Mandir event reviews of as a decorative item. (AVM) presented skits to spread the awareness of burn violence against Dhukuti has been catering to the women with the message of putting a handicraft industry in Nepal since 1984. stop to such brutality. Heiska, from Finland. Right before he the past week cooked for the Finnish national day Support Against Burn The Nepali folk ensemble Kutumba, as well as the Youtube celebrity Nattu gala dinner at the Embassy, the chef showroom for their stakeholders, Violence also performed during the event and was invited to share the original taste Christmas grassroot producers, regular customers Yukta Bajracharya showed their support against burn of his country’s cuisine. From the rye Celebration at and staffs on 4 December from 11 Kathmandu, 4 December violence on women and girls. fl our blinis (sort of small pancakes a.m. to 4 p.m. The event focused on made of rye fl our) topped with onion, Dhukuti the promotion of various local craft Burns Violence Survivors (BVS) Nepal cream and fi sh egg, to the carrot organized an event at 1905, Kantipath, 5 Days of Finnish Nikita Tripathi products which are used for Christmas casserole, the salted trout and the bringing out the message ‘Let’s Unite Lalitpur, 4 December decorations such as wreaths made out Cuisine brown-chanterelle soup, all the very of straw, wooden windows and bells. Now to End Acid and Burns Violence Eloïse Dussably traditional winter dishes of Finland Dhukuti, the retail outlet and promoter against Women’. The event started Kathmandu, 5 December were there. For fi ve days, the Sunrise of Association of Craft Producers “Even though Christmas is not our with a small introduction of this NGO Café at Hotel Yak and Yeti took the (ACP) organized an annual Christmas festival, the local handicrafts are very working for the proper treatment Hotel Yak and Yeti welcomed from 1 white and blue colours of the Finnish celebration program at its Kupondole popular among foreigners as well as and welfare of burn victims and was to 5 December the Master Chef, Jari fl ag and delighted every customer with a delicious Scandinavian culinary experience. And even though everyone was full, they all tried the prune mousse and gingerbread, as they did not want to regret not having tried the very typical Finnish Christmas touch. For fi ve days, people may as well have been surrounded by the beautiful Scandinavian forest and Finnish sauna houses, just by taking a bite and dreaming a bit.

Walk For Autism Nimma Adhikari Kathmandu, 10 December The general mass has become more active in trying to understand different diseases and disorders in the past decade. However, most people are still unaware about Autism, a disorder of neural development. The students of Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) in collaboration with Autism Care Nepal and Patan Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) initiated to spread awareness about this condition on 10 December, World Human Right’s Day, through a walkathon starting from Rotary Club to the KUSOM premises. The event was a pre-Day 1 activity of KUSOM Annual Festival (KAF) 2011 that is to be held from 16 to 18 December. Nir Prakash Giri from Nepal Mental Health Foundation was appointed as the Chief Guest for the event. Guest of Honor, Dr. Sunita Maleku Amatya - Chairperson of Autism Care Nepal spoke at length about the sign and symptoms of Autism. The symptoms of Autism develop in a child before the child is three years old. Some of the most common features of Autism are impaired social interaction and communication, and repetitive behavior. The program was followed by a dance performance by children with learning disabilities from Patan CBR and experience sharing by parents and guardians of autistic children. International Dance Festival 2011 Prabal Man Dhaubadel Kathmandu, 11 December Salsa Dance Academy organized the 2nd International Dance Festival 2011 at Hotel Shangri-la from 9 to 11 December. Following the pre-party at The Factory on 8 December, the dancing fi esta kicked off at 10 in the morning the very next day. The second edition of the International Dance Festival in Nepal featured over 20 international salsa instructors across several dance forms such as salsa, samba, hip- hop, ballet and bollywood. Over 500 dance enthusiasts participated in the three-day workshop. “The International Dance Festival, unlike other dancing events, offers lessons from international professionals and also features rare dance forms such as Kudoro–an African dance, and even belly dancing; which are usually inaccessible in Nepal. By means of events like these, we aim to promote qualitative dance education through international instructors that are very hard to fi nd in Nepal.” said Katia Verreault, organizer of the event. Apart from the dance workshops held during the day, the event featured dance shows, hip hop battles and parties in the evening. The workshop prices ranged from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 4500 depending on the limitation to access and passes to the evening shows with special discounts for students. hallofframe

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6 7 8 Kathmandu international mountain Film Festival City Hall, 8 December Inauguration of the 9th edition of KIMFF was held at City Hall, Exhibition Road. KIMFF Director, Ramyata Limbu welcomed select guests, as they poured in to fi ll the auditorium. Then, Bansanta Thapa of Himal Association was lauded with claps and smiles as he frankly complimented the hard work that had gone into making KIMFF a possibility. Thapa explained, because fi lm festivals are grossly underestimated in their social impact potential, funding had been inadequate to support a festival that was growing. This year, KIMFF was hosted in partnership with ECS Media and showcased various selections that focused on socially responsible messages and issues. After receiving the international jury panel, and lighting of the ceremonial lamps, chief guest Mingma Sherpa, gave a brief speech recounting his childhood and what led to his eventual ascent of 14 of the highest peaks in the world. Exemplary of a strong ambition and hard work, Sherpa 9 10 11 referred to the Himalayas as Nepal’s “biggest companies” that can launch our livelihoods and economies to new heights. He then proceeded to cut the ribbons at which point “Buried in Tears”, a documentary by novice director Ashok Thapa, was screened. The movie alluded to International Human Rights Day, which coincided with KIMFF. Named after a song by the Korean rock band Stop Crackdown, the fi lm follows the fi ve band mates as they use music to acknowledge and attack the ill-treatment of migrant workers in South Korea. Both local authority and employers constantly harass the workers because they are not documented. Outside the hall, the lobby featured a photo exhibition featuring rural Nepal, and tents scattered over the grounds housed partners of KIMFF 2011 as well as other satellite programs.

1. Kanak Mani Dixit 2. Dr. Sanjeev Uprety 3. Murray Kerr 4. Basanta Thapa 5. Mani Lama 6. Helen Mielonen 7. Shanta Dixit 8. Eelum Dixit 9. Barbara Adams 10. John Inandale 11. Mingma Sherpa

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cake mixing at Hotel annapurna 5 Hotel Annapurna, 28 November 6 On 28 November, the kitchen of Hotel Annapurna was fi lled with enthusiasm. With Christmas just around the corner, the hotel held its annual cake mixing ceremony. But what was so special this time? Avik JB Singh, deputy sales and marketing manager of the hotel, said, “More than anything it has been created by the beautiful hands of our beauty queens.” Miss Nepal 2011 Malina Joshi, Miss Nepal 2010 Sadichha Shrestha, along with Miss Nepal Earth 2010 Sahana Vajracharya, and Sarina Miss Nepal International 2011 Maskey participated in the ceremony.

The sweet aroma of the mixture of rich ingredients fi lled the entire kitchen, as the beauties along with the staff plunged their hands and got busy with the mixing process. After assorting all the ingredients like dry fruits and spices the mixture was poured into a pot. The mixture is to be kept aside for at least 2-3 weeks before processing it further. 1. Sahana Vajracharya 2. Subarna Chhetri 3. Paras S.J.B. Rana 4. Sarina Maskey 5. Sadichha Shrestha 6. Govinda Narsingh K.C. 1 2 3 Tavern Tales of Rajeev Balasubramanyam Ramalaya, 9 December Quixote’s Cove organized the 14th edition of Tavern Tales session with British writer Rajeev Balasubramanyam in conversation with Lecturer Gopal Siwakoti Chintan at Ramalaya, Panipokhari starting at 3 pm. Pranab Singh introduced both Balasubramanyam and Siwakoti after which Siwakoti went forth in conversation. Siwakoti questioned Balasubramanyam on how and why he decided to be so radical. Balasubramanyam pointed it out as the self destructive component in his personality. He then explained how the phenomenon goes back to 4 5 his childhood–being bullied by the whites while the British society dealt with racism by acting like it was not there. “Somebody has to be a loud- mouthed lunatic in the family” opined Balasubramanyam. He explained how there is no discourse on race in Britain and how publishers were scared to approach a taboo subject. “I doubted if it was a legitimate subject for literature” said Balasubramanyam on his second novel, “The Dreamer”. He pointed out the psychological effect of racism and how black and brown children start hating themselves at an early age. He talked about his short stories–”India Isn’t There” and “The Story”– after which he read excerpts from his much acclaimed short story, “The Day George Bush (Sr.) Came to Use the Bathroom”, and answered questions from the fl oor. 1. Rajeev Balasubramanyam 2. Sapana Thapa and Kunal TejBir Lama 3. Rabi Thapa 4. Gopal Siwakoti Chintan 5. Pranab Man Singh

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Dream of The White lotus Manny’s Eatery and Tapas Bar, 3 December An artist always desires to look for the extraordinary in ordinary things; 4 5 6 they have a tendency to always leave a slight touch of mystery in their paintings. That is what Chirag Bangdel’s 17th Solo Exhibition “Dream of the White Lotus” had to offer. On 3 December the visual artist refl ected the beauty of purity in his exhibition. The show, which was held at the premises of Shangrila Complex, was inaugurated by Senior Biomedical Research Scientist, Dr. Sameer Mani Dixit. Bangel shared that he creates for the sheer joy of creating. “The White Lotus signifi es a lot of things for me. It signifi es purity. It also denotes my quest for spirituality. It also denotes the dream of all to attain moksha or salvation”, he said. His paintings are fi gurative where acrylic has been used as the medium on paper and canvas . The bright hues were exhibited on canvas, while he has experimented, quite subtly, with texture on paper. The exhibition runs through 16 December. 1. Prof. Dina Bangdel 2. Bina Bangdel 3. Bidhata K.C. 4. Chirag Bangdel 5. Manjul 6. Dr. Sameer Mani Dixit

1 2 3 Neoteric and Belkin Hyatt Regency, 12 December The Ball Room of Hyatt Regency was fi lled with media personnel and corporate offi cers of Neoteric Nepal and their respective partners from Belkin India. The onlookers on this day witnessed the offi cial announcement of Belkin India’s tie up with Neoteric Nepal: a leading distributor for information technology, communications and entertainment products in Nepal.

The event started out with a speech by Sanjay Golchha, managing 4 5 director for Neoteric Nepal, and was followed by a presentation by Mohit Anand, managing director for Belkin India Pvt. Ltd. The event continued with a display of Belkin’s featured products by four models and a stand-up comedy by the well-known comedian Narad Khatiwada. Vikas Thamman, director of sales for Belkin India, and Himanshu Karnwal, national sales manager for Neoteric Nepal took the stage to conclude the event, and thanked all the partners and those who were present for the dealers’ meet.

1. Sanjay Golchha 2. Himanshu Karnwal 3. Mohit Anand 4. Vikas Thamman 5. Hemant Kumar Shrestha enterlet the good times begin tainment maverick’s musings

miTa HOsali loves to observe, comment and sputter – but she hopes you take everything with a pinch of No Freebies Please salt. When she is not penning her columns while living in Nepal, she works for the United Nations Theater Cannot Survive on COMPS in New York. am from the press, I am your If you are doing something that have huge corporate spon- plays with almost no noticeable profits – how much theater ac- biggest fan, I am your good for profit, why do folks expect sors, they are hardly going to earnings themselves. And one tors are paid and how well they friend, I am your die-hard freebies? If you go to a shop, miss a few of my Nepali Rupees. is a film actor who could make all live in Nepal. Isupporter. Please Ma’am, would you ask for a free packet These honchos spend this kind more money from one appear- We deliberately pegged the can you give me a free pass? of cigarettes? If you go to a of money on their children’s ance on MTV. The production student ticket prices at Rs. 100 These thoughts were swirl- bookshop, can you imagine ask- hair baubles and soft drinks. team is lending a hand for neg- – think about your next plate ing around my head once again ing for a free book? If you are Apparently, the word is, if ligible compensation themselves. of momos, your next packet as I ran smack into this phenom- in a momo pasal, would you ex- you are calling a press confer- And the Producer (yours truly) is of cigarettes, your next beer, enon in recent days. Yes, we are pect a free plate of momos? If ence you need to provide tea and working pro bono, which means your next cute outfit, your next in Nepal, it is a donor darling, it someone is fundraising, would samosas at the very least to drum she is digging into her pocket for visit to Pizza Hut or Kentucky is a Least Developed Country, a you say: “Put me down for Rs. up an audience. Then someone plenty of out-of-pocket costs, not Fried Chicken, or bar-hopping huge number of people live be- 500 but give me a break when it else informed me that if you that I’m asking for sympathy. in Thamel. Or even a trip to the low the poverty line, clearly the comes to paying up?” movies in Kathmandu at Rs. 250 arts are not a priority. But Ne- Then why is it that at mu- and more a pop. And the regu- pal has a tremendous inventory sic events, fashion shows, plays, let’s change the cOmP mentality lar ticket price is Rs. 500, which of talent when it comes to the etc. folks have no qualms about when it comes to theater – the is less than what it costs to see a arts – and it is a shame that Ne- asking, nay expecting, comps? profits, if there at all, are razor thin 3-D or 6-D movie these days! palis themselves do not always What is the thought process At some level, this all boils recognize and support this. behind this? These are shows and the actors and team deserve a down to passion for the arts and better deal if theatre is to survive! solidarity. I wrote to many people about this play not because want good reviews of a movie We had no money from gen- I want their money, but simply to be released, you need to wine erous donors – no euros, no because I agree with one event and dine the moghuls who are dollars, no pounds. We had no listing which pitched our pro- in charge of distribution. And corporate sponsors who line duction as a great opportunity to of course, if you want the big up for musical events but have see a world-class play at a rock- donors to fill your coffers, you never met a play they would like bottom price. In this Facebook need to do the circuit of the to support. We have no audi- inundated world, where every- embassy parties and reciprocate torium given to us for free. We one shares information, impor- with a reception or an elegant did have tremendous goodwill tant and mediocre, around the dinner of your own. and help from Moksh Live and clock and across the globe, the Now I am no wide-eyed Poly- from Actors Studio – and many tendency is to “like” everything anna. But I am really no good others whom we acknowledged and promise to go. Perhaps event when it comes to this art of in our playbill, whom we can’t listings should have the option of Movies at QFX expecting freebies and the quid thank enough. ACCEPT IF I GET A COMP! pro quo inherent in this, which At the end of the day, a play We were delighted to see so mission impossible Don2 3D is prevalent in Nepal. And, I am in Kathmandu rises and falls by many young people, enthusiastic 4- Ghost Protocol Release Date: 23 fully aware that it is alive and its audience and its media cover- supporters of theater and fellow Release Date: 16 December December The don returns as well elsewhere in the world in age. Gurukul has a deservedly theater artists show up to support The largely popular spy a rugged and shabby different and perhaps less obvi- loyal following and has managed this production. I got two comps series is back for the gunslinger in the ous ways – and it is equally ob- to turn out a string of excellent for the play, as did the cast – that’s second installment fourth time with IMF jectionable. I find it somewhat plays over the years. There are all. Press people serve as our mir- agent Ethan Hunt. The of the successful movie revolves around Don movie. Watch slimy to expect a complimentary several other theater companies ror and I am happy to help out a terrorist bombing that as the don returns ticket, unless I am an invited who are also staging high qual- with limited comps. Then again, New Year’s eve from oblivion to destroys the Kremlin and guest, or bringing in a big group, ity theater. So when the word there are sterling journalists who, a secret operation called Release Date: 19 December take revenge on his the “ghost protocol”. Love, hope, forgiveness, tormentors in this or serve as a board member of goes out about a “must-see” as a matter of principle, will not new 3D movie. cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner fresh starts and second the sponsoring organization. production, it is wonderful as accept comps, as they do not want cast: Shahrukh Khan, Director: Brad Bird chances, New Year’s Eve Priyanka Chopra, Boman So let’s talk specifics. We people of all shades and stripes to be COMPromised – they re- is a movie about all that Irani, Lara Dutta are staging a play – it is di- turn out. Some are theater lov- fuse to write a review of a play if and more. Watch as the Director: Farhan Akhtar intertwined stories of rected by an American Direc- ers, some are well-wishers, and they have been “paid” to attend. I residents of New York City tor which does not mean dollar others are just driven by curiosi- salute you. untangle. cast: Ashton Kutcher, Sarah signs as she is working for her ty to see famous names up close. Let’s change the COMP Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, living and stretching every Ne- But, when the curtain falls on mentality when it comes to the- Katherine Heigal, Halle Berry, Hilary Swank pali Rupee. It involves some re- the last night of a performance ater – the profits, if there at all, Director: Garry Marshall ally well known stage actors in and the balance sheet has to be are razor thin and the actors Nepal who go from production figured out, ask any of these and team deserve a better deal www.qfxcinemas.com, 4442220 to production and often act in groups if they are raking in if theater is to survive ! gourfor the adventurous palatemet chef @ play

Sandeep Khatri Evolution of Momo Executive Chef The Unofﬁ cial National Dish of Nepal Bu Keba, The Organic Village Café Borrowed from the Tibetan plateau, momos have essentially come to bear the many flavors of the Kathmandu valley, and more importantly, have secured a special place in every Nepali’s heart.

consider myself fortunate of pesticides wasn’t prevalent variant that has been popular not to have had cultural re- and farms were mostly organ- since the ‘70s. Small in size strictions or any kind of fam- ic, the taste of garlic grown and normally stuffed with Iily pressures that refrained then was simply supreme. seafood, the open or unsealed me from eating what I wanted. Adding just a bit to tops were liked because one bhatmas The reason for such liberty is sadeko or choyla, or tempering could easily top it off with simple: my father is a hospitali- lentils with it did wonders. sesame oil or other toppings. ty veteran from Soaltee Crowne These days, the Valley’s garlic And to accommodate the Plaza, and he always encour- may not have that punch, but vegetarian communities in aged me to experiment with my belief is back in the day Nepal, particularly the large food. Growing up I was greatly it altered the flavor of those Marwari community, the veg- influenced by the Newar com- dumplings forever. Before the etable momo, with its spinach munity and their many food invention of the refrigerator, and cottage cheese filling has traditions. You could say, my preservation of food during become widely available. love for the so called class- winter was common. Soy- Momos now come in gourmet started with visits to beans were dried and stored, many forms and styles and typical green-curtained bhattis. which could later be enjoyed it has remained the dish of Today, I may emphasize presen- with plain rice, greens, gun- choice across all castes and tation and infuse the flavors of druk, garlic and spring onions. cultures in Nepal. Quick and the East and West, but my taste Thus, it was used as an appe- easily prepared, it is prob- buds are better at recognizing tizing catalyst for many foods. ably the most accepted deli- aromas of ginger, garlic, chili, No wonder, still a generous cacy of our culture. As an turmeric and other ingredients amount of soybeans are add- apprentice in Geneva, I re- from the streets of Kathmandu. I must admit, once in a while my meetings get delayed be- maktu – the steamer, and the art cause I cannot resist stopping of steam cooking was perfected at a momo joint if I pass it by in the cold Tibetan plateau. But, on my bike. In a way this article has been in progress for the last when it came to the ingredients, 20 years that I have spent ana- the fertile valley of Kathmandu lyzing my love for momos. had substantial additions to offer.

Today we might be squab- Venue & Food Courtesy: Bu Keba – The Organic Village Café, Bakhundole, 5524368 bling because of ethnic divides, The grains, vegetables, herbs but momos are one of those and a wide range of other local many things that of their caste. What is more to Nepal. During my research, produce contributed to the have a special interesting is the fact that it is pardon me if I am wrong but I place in ev- actually a delicacy derived from understood that the Tuladhars distinctness of this new dish. ery Nepali’s the Tibetans. According to his- in particular brought over the heart re- tory the credit should go to the dish. Tuludhar means a weigh- ed to the fragrance of sesame call the momo counter oper- gardless Lhasa Newars who were trad- ing scale, alluding to the mer- to create flavorsome jhol or ated by members of the Ne- ers from the Kathmandu valley. chant class of Lhasa Newars. gravy for the momos. pali community had been the They travelled long distances To strengthen ties, the Tulad- Today, we eat versions of most successful stall at one and often operated businesses hars also married into Tibetan this old dish as bhar-bhare of the local street festivals. in Tibet. They were known families and followed somewhat momo from the roadside At times of social and po- for their skills and crafts. of a blend of Buddhism and stoves, or momo cha, none the litical flux, heated arguments Adopting many of the Hinduism. Tibetans married less they are all simply deli- about caste, creed, culture or traditions of Tibet, to the Tuladhars brought back cious. The restaurant version, origin are commonplace. But while keeping much skilled steam-cooking during served with tomato achar was at the end of the day drop of their own heri- the heights of British rule in marketed by the pioneers of by any momo joint and you tage intact, they India. modern restaurant cuisine, will find the different faces brought this com- Maktu – the steamer, and the Nanglo’s. Since then, the of Nepal enjoying a steamy mercial and cul- art of steam cooking was per- recipe has been adopted by a plate of momos sitting side- tural exchange fected in the cold Tibetan pla- plethora of restaurants, fast- by-side. Seeing this love affair teau. But, when it came to the food chains and even street between Nepalis and momos ingredients, the fertile valley vendors. More localized ver- I believe it’s sufficiently ap- of Kathmandu had substantial sions have popped out on parent that momo is unof- additions to offer. The grains, menus in time. Suimai momo, ficially the National Dish of vegetables, herbs and a wide or the open-momo, is another Nepal. ! range of other local produce contributed to the distinctness of this new dish. Adding shal- lots (chyapi) instead of onions was a Newari contribution that further enhanced the strong flavor. Next, garlic from the Val- ley added more pungency. This means more flavonoids fused onto the meat while cooking. I recall vividly when the use gourmet Fr!day Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 15

weekend hunts undercover gourmet FOR BREAKFAST A Casual Affair café Kaldi Cibo at Pulchowk looks like your regular diner. And it is, in the sense that it serves simple and unpretentious food, yet the delightful fares are sure to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. – Garrulous Foodie

o here I am, one fine not too bright, the music is 5 Ws aroma of cheese and spinach. Breakfast at Kaldi offers cold evening, sip- light, and I can hear the pans The base is browned beauti- a variety of dishes for Where’s it located? ping a warm cup of and pots producing all sorts fully and exudes a beautiful customers. Be it the seasonal Pulchowk, inside the lane next waffl es, the chocolate aromatic mint tea ac- of sounds inside the semi-live to Laxmi Bank buttery taste. As you bite S through the quiche, the warm and banana waffl es or the companied by a decent group kitchen. What to wear? American breakfast, Café Kaldi of six munching away on the Cibo at Pulchowk is a re- Formals and semis and rich flavors fill your has a wide range of dishes pastas on the other table. It’s lief from the regular in a Why drop in? mouth – an uplifting experi- to accompany their terrifi c Everything on offer warm indoors, the lights are sense because it dares to stand ence. coffee. Kaldi also offers veg When to visit? (with tofu and hash browns) Lunch or dinner, not on Sundays The prawn curry pasta comes topped with grated and non-veg breakfast (with How much to carry? sausages and scrambled eggs) cibo at Pulchowk is a relief from A meal for two without drinks with cheese and gives off a sets that are served with juice. comes at Rs. 2,000 distinct smell. Warm spa- the regular in a sense because café soma it dares to stand apart from the ghetti engaged with a mildly apart from the rest – it is spicy sauce and prawns make rest – it is plain and simple like plain and simple like a regular for a flavorful treat. The spa- a regular diner, and that is what diner, and that is what makes ghetti is cooked right – a rare makes it different in the first place. it different in the first place. feat – and the sauce is grainy The menu is neatly done with rendering this beautiful tex- limited yet specifically varied ture to the food. Suck in the offers in all sections – soups, strands as you relish the starters, mains, and desserts. homely flavors, you’re sure to I grab a magazine from bless yourself. the rack and flip through the The chocolate mousse at pages checking for typos, my Cibo is the lightest I’ve had in favorite pastime, and a habit this city. The air bubbles make

my Happiness index Furnishings  diversifi ed simplicity Ambience  warm, welcoming, and spacious Café Soma, with its own Cutlery  beautifully varied bakery, offers a wide array Service  professional and approaching of breakfast items to choose Restroom  clutterless and replete with essentials from that includes special My rating  a place that doesn’t overpower you coffees, tea, assorted pastries and baked items along with traditional breakfast items, quite compulsive. The bacon way for a creamy rich fluffy in- curd and fruit, pancakes, toast and eggs. and cheese bruschetta arrive dulgence as you work on the in the meanwhile. Baguette dessert presented in a small Brown sugar slices cut into proper sizes, bowl. The flavors of choco- Enjoy freshly baked German topped with bacon strips and late blend beautifully in your breads with organic coffee and melted cheese with some pesto mouth with each scoop. It is juices at Café Brown Sugar. to go are arranged round the chilled to the right extent and With hash browns, organic yogurt and sandwiches of plate with a small portion of is served the right portion – home-made brown bread, the greens on the center. Subtle satiating without stuffing. breakfast at Brown Sugar is and approachable, the bacon Verdict certainly fi lling. bruschetta is lovable, for it Cibo is an honest bistro – doesn’t demand attention from its architecture to the and you could just munch it food and service. The ambi- away while you’re chatting or ence is simple and homely, the catching up on some reading. service is swift, and the food More on The warm veggie quiche is flavorful without those fan- restaurants is topped with pomodoro and and bars cy engagements. Prices are at around pesto, so is the huge portion par with the market rates, but the city in of greens served along. The I deem it worth the money. Kathmandu’s crunchy greens are comple- Restaurants So, for those of you looking and Bars mented by a mild sour-sweet for a quick grab or some talk 2012 dressing. As you cut through over a meal, Cibo is the place the quiche, it releases a warm to be – quiet and quite it. !

gourmet Fr!day Issue 97 | 21 December 2011 17 Bourbon Reinvented restro news Bourbon Room Hotel Himalaya A classic bar lounge that offers so much more with its warm interiors and Enjoy happy hours at Bourbon Lip smacking and multitude of drinks, Bourbon Room is now evolving its cuisine to cater to a Room every day from 5 pm to mouthwatering delights await 7 pm with 25% off on all drinks. all at Hotel Himalaya. Enjoy a more varied clientele. Want more? Have a blast on scrumptious meal of curries mundane Mondays with live sufi and kebabs, and have a — Eloïse Dussably music by Hemant Rana, sing away pleasant Friday evening with your hectic mid weeks with Ciney live music at Hotel Himalaya or its 3 years and a half of “We want to transform the en- about Pina Colada, only the cus- Gurung, and enjoy Abhaya and the every Friday from 7 pm existence, Bourbon Room tire concept of this place, so tomers of Bourbon Room can Steam Injuns every alternate Friday onwards. only in the Bourbon Room. has gained the reputation it won’t be only for after work enjoy a cranberry or guava cola- Pulchowk, 5523900 Fof a cosy, comfy lounge chillout but also a nice place da. As Christmas and New Year Durbar Marg, 4441703 with one of the best choices of for lunch and dinner” explains are coming, new cocktails such drinks available in Nepal. At the Nabin Tuladhar. Indeed, Bour- as eggnogs will be prepared to outset, nothing seems to be re- bon Room is, for now, open from stay in the Christmas theme. ADVERTISEMENT ally different other than it be- 3 pm to midnight and might, in a Every summer, Bourbon Room ing a classic bar lounge. The few days, open midday onwards dedicates festivals to the best truth is that the simplicity of itself. The menu is also getting cocktails. Whether it’s Marga- the designs of this bar makes it a lifting. Tandoor specials will rita or Mojito festivals, every- the place where people want to be added to the menu. But the one can taste a greater variety come and come back again, just tasty Nachos, Buffalo wings, of Margaritas/Mojitos than it to relax. pizzas and burgers will still be is possible to imagine. Every evening people come to enjoy a drink in the soft lights “We want to transform the of Bourbon Room. The design entire concept of this place, so of the interior of the bar has it won’t be only for after work these pure forms that make a place comfortable. Everything chillout but also a nice place for from the dark red colour of the lunch and dinner.” walls, the large opaque glass windows, the wood and white While coming back from available. ceiling to the dark and comfort- work, many people feel the The most impressive thing in able furniture, everything is need to take a little time out for Bourbon Room is not really the made to feel cosy. The display of themselves before going home. food menu but the bar menu. Ev- the furniture allows a great feel- Usually, young working profes- ery kind of alcohol available in ing of intimacy that gives, again, sionals just want to have a drink Nepal is also in Bourbon Room. a new dimension to the restro with friends in a safe and cosy Anyone can choose between a lounge. The jazzy or blues mu- environment with good music wide range of vodkas, rums, sic coming from the speakers is and a few snacks to munch on. whiskies, beers and of course never too loud, but always good. Bourbon Room is the perfect Bourbon. The list of drinks On every Monday from 7:30 pm, place for them. Nabin Tuladhar, available is not only impressive it is even better as Hemant Rana owner of the place, explains but also quite imaginative. Here gives his voice for the Monday that the crowd coming to his comes the great influence of Sufi live music evening. And if bar is mostly Nepalese above 25 Nabin who learnt mixology, the it isn’t enough, every Friday the years of age, working for vari- art of making cocktails, from his Dextrous Band plays acoustic ous companies. The restro-bar is bartending experience in Aus- mix of Hindi, Nepali and Eng- offering a large range of multi- tralia. All the classics are on the lish songs. Well located, oppo- Grilled Beef with caramelized sweer cuisine that finally doesn’t make menu for sure, but it’s better to site to the Narayanhiti Palace potato & demiglazed Rs. 510 it much different from any other try some new things such as the Museum, and so, not far from Read classic restaurant. But the qual- Appletini or Vanilla Vodkatini or the classy and busy Durbar ity of the food makes it a better even the Bourbon Room special, Marg, Bourbon Room is yet to choice. Slowly the bar is turning a mix of Bourbon whisky, apple deliver all its secrets of mixol- into a restaurant. The sofas that juice and crème de Cassis. Even ogy and few other surprises that were everywhere are replaced the classics find a new dimen- you will have to check after two in two places by dinning tables. sion and when everybody knows weeks or so. ! Every Thursday

Third eye Restaurant Thamel, Kathmandu, 4260289

White Forest cake Rs. 376

Third eye Bakery Thamel, Kathmandu, 4701510

Pla Neung manao (steamed fish with lemon sauce, medium) Rs. 745

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Publisher: ECS MEDIA Pvt. Ltd. Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: Neeraz Koirala bamarkets & launcheszaar Managing Editor: Sunil Raj Shrestha Asst. Editor: Sumit Poudyal Director, Editorial & Marketing: Nripendra Karmacharya Editorial Coordinator: smriti basnet Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Inhouse Writers: Yukta bajracharya, Pawas Manager, Editorial & Marketing: charu s. malhotra manandhar According to a statement issued by the bank, the Manager, Editorial & Promotions: Niladri S. Parial HR Executive: prAGYA POKHREL December at Times Square Sub Editor: Prabalta Rijal award was announced by Financial Times during its Design Assistants: dipesh maharjan, anjan ale Prabal Man Dhaubadel annual award hosting ceremony on 30 November Color Separation: Sr. Photographer: Dash B. Maharjan Kathmandu, 4 December CTP Nepal Pvt. Ltd, HATTIBAN, Photographers: yogendra maharjan, 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, 525.0466, 525.0468 mohammad shahnawaz London. 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The December Fest has already released its month Disclaimer long agenda which comprises of live performances CG Gets ISO Certified Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. They do not necessarily reflect the on Friday nights as well as the weekends, while the Yukta Bajracharya views and opinions of ECS Media and the organizaton cannot be held liable for the same. weekdays promise entertaining short film shows Kathmandu, 7 December Readers are encouraged to write to us at [email protected] produced by teenagers and film lovers. Subhash Shah of the Street Side Food Court says “Apart CG Electronics Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded with from the food, we wanted to give something special the ISO 9001:2008 certificate. According to a press released by the company, CG Electronics is a live match of Manchester City Vs technology dedicates a single spray to our visitors everyday. In order to keep up to Fulham. 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highspiritsfor the love of drinking The Creative: The only posi- throughout the day. After meals tive form of the hangover, The the body feels even more coma- Creative is a very rare occur- tose as it burns more energy in rence and therefore should be the digestion process. If you’re cherished. Unlike all other hang- at work the best you can achieve overs The Creative does not are very simple, mindless tasks. impair your faculties but magi- If you’re at home you’ll almost The Hangover cally serves to boost them. You certainly be dozing. Dealing An analysis of the aftermath of drinking and its various forms, this article wraps wake up feeling joyful and very with this type of hangover is up what hangovers can be like with their distinct effects and possible results. in touch with yourself and oth- a waiting game: you’ve written ers. The Creative seems to have off the day and now you have to – Dominik von Bohlen little or no correlation with the patiently see it through. have mixed feelings about The strongest argument I drinker gradually comes to real- volume of alcohol consumed and The Catastrophe: This par- teetotalers. I don’t mean can think of for not ever getting ize, is that they get worse with so is perhaps more an expression ticular hangover heightens the the ones who are prohibited drunk is that by doing so you age. Gone are those carefree stu- of an inner peace and happiness, physical pain of the body to Ifrom drinking alcohol by would never be subjected to the dent days when a cup of coffee, or a fortuitous alignment of the near breaking point. The head their religion or, for that mat- horror that can be the hangover. a glass of water and a press up stars for the superstitious. It is pounds, a dull pain ripples out ter, those who have been forced Ironically this could never be a would put pay to last night’s rev- most likely to occur after a period from the kidneys, blood flow to give up alcohol for health lifelong teetotaler’s argument elries. These days a hangover is of relative abstinence. feels stifled and the eyes mal- related problems. I mean vol- The Creeper: This form of function. But added to all this untary lifelong teetotalers. On Many column inches have been the hangover lulls you into a false physical suffering is a new, the one hand I admire them for written about hangover cures. In my sense of security. You wake up more subtly tortuous, element their self-discipline – they prob- feeling fine and grateful that you which defines the Catastrophe. ably lead healthier lives than experience there is no such thing remembered to drink some water The sufferer finds himself in the rest of us, with their early as a failsafe cure. Time is the only before bed. You persuade yourself a state of constant mental an- nights and early mornings, and guaranteed healer but time does that you’ve outwitted your own guish. Memories of last night’s with all the money they save hangover; you’ve gotten away drunken behavior today sear the from not buying drinks they’ll its healing painfully slowly. Maybe with it, and this knowledge leads ego, the future appears dark and have much more to spend on im- those lifelong teetotalers are onto you on to plan an active day. But bleak and there is a creeping ex- portant, lasting things. On the something after all. by mid afternoon the mood has istential panic that one’s whole other hand I struggle to com- changed as your delayed hangover life might be completely point- prehend their lack of curiosity. because until you’ve experienced an unwanted occupant of my en- begins to smolder away inside less. These disturbing thoughts If you had never been drunk be- a really fierce hangover, you have tire day, sometimes even hanging your body. You remember that make sleep impossible. fore, wouldn’t you want to try it, no idea how bad they can really over into the following day too, there is no such thing as cheating Many column inches have just once, to see what all the fuss be. My guess is that every morn- stubbornly refusing to shift like a hangover – you must always pay been written about hangover was about? Surely that type of ing of every day, thousands of a bad smell in the unventilated the price. cures. In my experience there is curiosity is only natural? Most people across the world wake up bank vault that is my head. The Coma: As the years go no such thing as a failsafe cure. people know the proverb “Curi- with the hangover from hell and The hangover of course can by, the Coma becomes a more Time is the only guaranteed osity killed the cat”, but in this swear, but almost always forget, take several forms and below I and more familiar companion healer but time does its healing case its less well known rejoin- never to touch another drop of have done my best to categorize to nights of drinking. It doesn’t painfully slowly. Maybe those der is equally relevant: “Satisfac- liquor again. And the thing about some of the more memorable matter how long you slept for, lifelong teetotalers are onto tion brought it back”. hangovers, as every dedicated ones for your perusal: energy levels are at rock bottom something after all. !