The Greatest Panacea Yet Laughter May Be the Universal Remedy, but Gai Jatra Is One Festival That Uses This Knowledge Best

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3 4 6 10 13 14 PAGE3 FEATURE EVENTS HALLOFFRAME ENTERTAINMENT GOURMET Drums and Dev Rana are Frank Ruidi, with a rich If you are a B-Boying star Some prominent Saurganga Darshandhari, a With some creative inseparable – on stage, and and esteemed banking or have a crew that can put personalities that attended Nepali artist championing presentation, you can make in his everyday schedule. background gives his up crazy twisted skills, then Classic Diamond Jewelers’ Printmaking in Kathmandu, healthy food look adventurous. The evergreen Rana shares thought on the economic here is a chance for you to fashion show announcement talks about this delicate And that will definitely get a rather musical day with us. condition of Nepal. take home Rs 20,000. were caught in our frames. art form. your kid’s attention. The Greatest Panacea Yet Laughter may be the universal remedy, but Gai Jatra is one festival that uses this knowledge best. From easing the grief of those in mourning, the answer to a comedian’s prayers, to a vent for pent-up frustration with the system - this festival is a cure for many pains. And like the past years, this Gai Jatra brings caricatures, lampoons and much more. — Akriti Shilpakar

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The Greatest Panacea Yet eremonial associations with a cow. As the procession of protagonist. Satya Mohan the mass and yet to deliver a has brought forth direct and and creative respite have cows being towed by grieving Joshi, when he was the member close-to-flawless performance. crass humor instead of refined made Gai Jatra a unique people marched along the town’s secretary for the Nepal Academy, The veteran actor Raja Ram wit that ironically censorship Cfestival among our periphery, the queen realized that initiated to present Gai Jatra as Poudel recalls people standing promoted. many, many festivals. Mourning there were many more grieving a performance on stage. Veteran in a queue at Bhrikuti Mandap the death of a close relative, the demise of their dear ones. comedians during that time, for an entire night, just so they The remedy to political dissatisfactions with the system, She explained to the still worried Hari Bansha Acharya, Madan could get their hands on the correctness the craving for unrestricted king that though she understood Krishna Shrestha, Kiran KC, tickets, as the tickets would sell Well, what better remedy to creative expression – many the hard truth, even the happiest Raja Ram Poudel, and Santosh out in a jiffy. Gai Jatra was no stringent political correctness problems, one solution. It uses thought wasn’t able to spark a Pant were the few among any ordinary program. It was a than a day that sort of laughter most literally as the smile. So, this time, the King many who participated in celebration. A celebration that forgives any incorrectness. As universal remedy. Allow me to made an announcement that this program and gave life to brought reality on the stage, in the story narrated to set the elaborate how: whoever brings a smile on the Joshi’s idea. front of the people. context relates, the Malla King Queen’s face will be handsomely Joshi’s endeavor made Gai I ask Hari Bansha Acharya, unintentionally triggered a To ease the grief of mourning rewarded. There would be no Jatra the ultimate solution for who has been performing for tradition that allowed people The story begins with the censorship, no restriction, and struggling actors, especially the Gai Jatra Mahotsav since to vent their dissatisfaction panacea first addressing a no words in the fine lines to comic actors trying to find their almost as far back as 1980, cloaked in satires and humor – mourning mother. There are a this contest. People were quick a disguised remedy. Gai Jatra couple of versions of this tale: to cash in on the opportunity, The veteran actor Raja Ram Poudel is the day that discontentment the ones that your granny might and poured their dissatisfactions recalls people standing in a queue with any system or authority narrate, or something slightly in undertones, while humor’s at Bhrikuti Mandap for an entire was exhibited, and the spirit different that you might stumble coating did the trick. Laughter of the day was to take all the upon after a quick google search. came to the rescue of a night just so they could get their criticism, with a pinch of salt. We pick the simplified one that mourning mother. And then on hands on the tickets, as the tickets Joshi’s platform centralized grannies pass on during story ensued a tradition wherein the would sell out in a jiffy. Gai Jatra the comic performances and sessions as part of the aural day would attempt to appease what better show can be put tradition: the grief of those in mourning was a celebration that brought up than mockery, parody and When King Pratap Malla lost through a procession, along with reality on the stage. caricatures – all beyond the his son, his wife was overcome performances involving jokes, grasp of political correctness. by grief. The Queen remained satires, and lampoon. The festival spot in the industry, shares about the changes he has seen It is a comic relief for all, dumbstruck, and her condition went on to be called Gai Jatra. prominent comedian Jeetu in the Gai Jatra performances. with their dissatisfactions worried the King. To explain to Nepal. It was a strong platform With the Panchayat system being acted out on stage. her that she wasn’t the only one A comedian’s prayers to showcase their talent and let in place and the following Political and social, and even who lost a loved one, the King answered the world know what they are monarchy, censorship did issues of everyday life are all came up with a witty plan. He Synonymous to laughter and capable of. Not only newcomers, shroud the unhindered spirit of reflected through a colorful called for all the families who had mockery, this tradition of a but also for acclaimed actors to the festival. But that only stood performance with fistfuls lost a loved one recently to send laughter riot was taken to prove their worth. It was their as a good test for comic writers of humor thrown in. It has out one member of the family another level by yet another biggest test, to act in front of and performers. Acharya shares, become a platform for all the “The beauty of comedy is countrymen to come together putting it forth with a twist and and hear the truth. Even if wit that the audience have to it were lathered in jokes and think about a bit in order to relish hidden behind punch lines, the humorous undertones.” For the day gives a vent to pent up him the freedom of uncensored frustrations all in the healthy expression in the current times spirit of humor. !

The humor schedule for this year The festival of humor and wit, mockery and satire can hardly be limited to one performance or one day. As it turns out, there is too much to be picked on and pointed at. Hence, the laughter riot will come in daily doses for 17 days with a total of 22 shows starting from 2 August to 18 August. There is no doubt that every show will be neck deep in sarcastic humor and will be the highlight of every performance. A number of comic maestros from the silver and small screens will be on stage with their own performance. Not one performance will collide with another in terms of story. Various artists from comedy series popular on TV will join forces to bring you an evening of humor-coated truth in the form of stand-up comedy. Some of the many teams performing are Jhyaikuti Jhyai, Meri Bassai, Jai Hos, Tito Satya and Jire Khursani. Other single performances by Sailendra Simkhada, Tika Bhandari, Sushma Karki, Manoj Gajurel and Laxman Gamnage are also major attractions of the long celebration. Also witness legendary comic actors Kiran KC and Shiva Hari Poudel team up and create magic on stage. The tickets for all the shows are available at the ticket counter of Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaladi. More information on the schedule of the various acts will be out soon. page3 make your statement celebrity surveillance Dev Rana The evergreen drummer of Prism Band, Rana spends much of his day playing the drums and meeting people. A major part of his daily schedule is dedicated to music, be it teaching his students, practicing, or listening to reputed blues artistes. The drummer shares a day with us: — Mannat Shrestha 6:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:28 p.m. 6:20 p.m. Early Alarm The Class Begins Midday Meal Heads to Grand Hotel, which is The alarm goes off at this early hour The students arrive but today they Simple and traditional Nepali food - a 10-minute walk from Rana’s only to be put on snooze. have a relatively short class: and . residence, for an interview. Shares After lunch Rana takes a one-hour nap. some details with the reporter:

7:00 a.m. hour and minutes Finally Awake 1 15 Rana starts his day with early bed tea while shuffling between BBC and CNN 9:02 p.m. to grab the highlights of world news. The small family sits down for dinner. Rana’s daughter in-law has He took up playing the drums prepared a nice homemade meal. 8:39 a.m. 12:15 a.m. professionally when he was Rana has his first meal of the day After an exhausting session with the 4:32 p.m. toasts and egg with a cup of tea. students, Rana takes a tea-break. Jam Session 18 10:06 p.m. The drummer meets the former years old drummer of Prism band, George 9:45 a.m. Subba at Subba’s lounge bar in Studio Time 12:32 p.m. Sanepa, where they have all the 7:15 p.m. Rana heads out to his little studio equipments. Some friends whom Rana invites a friend to add some He greets his son and daughter in Basantapur. he usually plays gigs with also guitar rhythms to his drum beats. in-law, who have just arrived from “ arrive, and they decide what tracks Jyoti Ghimire and Rana enjoy work. They have a little family chit- to play for the next performance. A playing some favorite numbers chat. together. “I love to visit Subba’s lounge. We Entertainment Hour usually jam up here, or discuss Flips through some magazine, while about our next gig over a cup of tea watching TV. 10:03 a.m. While Rana awaits the arrival of his students, he practices a few beats 5:16 p.m. himself. He makes sure he is in the studio for at least 3 hours Takes a 10-minute break, with a cup of milk tea, and just sits back and relaxes before heading back home. This is his fourth cup of tea in the day. 8:03 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Rana listens to a couple of songs. “Because I’m used to playing at gigs 2:01 p.m. 4 “I like to listen to blues. I also go that continue late into the night, I through my own performance so cups of tea – Rana’s minimum can only sleep after 11:00 and no The drummer leaves Basantapur I can listen and see where can I intake per day earlier.” and heads back home for lunch. improve.”

�� feaissues that matter ture Gazing into Ruidi’s Crystal Ball A man with an esteemed banking background who has seen Nepal grow over the years, Frank Ruidi shares his opinions on how Nepal can work towards a better economic future.

— Abhishek Mishra

man who took his first the Swiss Government. He is a each (planning, consolidation, sojourn to Nepal in a very frequent visitor, and can gradual phasing out). car all the way from be spotted twice a year in the Within this time, it pursued ASwitzerland, Frank country. He has watched Nepal to induce self propelling Ruedi has developed a very close closely over the year. He was development processes within relationship to our country and also in the valley a month and the region (Dholaka and is still eagerly visiting every a half back as a speaker for a Sindupalchok District) itself. year. From the Banque de l’Etat series of financial workshops Planning and implementation de Fribourg to being the Team and seminars. from the grass root level and leader of the foreign department I sat down with Ruedi active participation of the local at Banking at UBS Chur and pegged at his immense population in the development (Zurich), Ruedi’s experience knowledge and his foresight efforts were basic policies for boasts of a rich and esteemed into the economic condition of the setup of all programs. banking background. He has Nepal – past, present and future. Integrated thinking and working within the 13 different also worked as Senior Advisor, Ruedi’s experience in Nepal: sectors was a daily challenge Private Banking Switzerland So we can understand the for everybody working in (Asset Management) and is nature of your work here, this project. There were currently the Senior Expert could you describe your interlinkages of various sectors at Swiss contact Zürich, work as the Consular, Swiss in almost all the programs and Switzerland. His inclination Expert at the “Integrated Hill activities, whether it was in the towards Nepal has been the treks Development Project”? Tuki System, in the woman and the adventure; however, Integrated Hill Development program, or forest, agriculture his first foray and occurrence Project has been designed and economic programs. of working in Nepal came between Swiss and Nepali However as the programs in 1983, with consultation as governments for a project period where based on the needs and Swiss Expert at the Integrated of 15 years from 1975 to 1990. aspirations of the population, Hill Development Project - Its lifetime has been divided into this mainly was a matter of one of the biggest projects of three phases of roughly 5 years motivation efforts of the various working sectors until interest His observations and was aroused, until confidence understanding: was established among people You have worked as senior proving these activities helpful, expert in Peru, Ukraine, a means to alter their situation. Latvia, and Kathmandu, We had a Finance Seminar what exactly could you point last May where you were were the similarities and the chief speaker, which was differences that you observed unfortunately cut short due to in comparison to Nepal’s strikes in the Valley. How was approach? the response to the seminar? In all countries I have worked, The feedback I got from the the process of economic participants was very positive development has been as we discussed different extremely centralized. In Peru, interesting topics on new market as an example, economic growth techniques in the commodity remained closely linked to the and foreign exchange market. inflow of foreign exchange from Although there is still a lack the export of a range of mineral of market in Nepal for new and agricultural products, while banking derivative products and Nepal benefitted from large concerned regulations covering inflows of foreign aid grants market procedures people were and a rapidly growing tourism really open for discussions on sector during the last years. As the main topics such as technical a result of structural features and economic indicators, and poor economic growth, the know your customer, foreign presence of state institutions exchange, private banking, has remained extremely limited portfolio management, asset in the more remote mountain allocation and more. regions in Nepal as well as in When you first started Peru. working here (circa 1981), Developments in the Euro where did you fancy Nepal area and the global economy being on the world stage in have started to affect Ukraine the future? Has it lived up to in a different way than it has your expectations? affected Nepal. Lower food I think due to the political prices, delays in utility price disturbances in this country adjustments, and monetary during the last 20 years, Nepal tightening led consumer price is still not where it should be inflation to sharply decelerate. in the world country-ranking. Whether this positive impact Expectations of investors were of the economical growth in and still are high from the Ukraine is due to the European point of view of developing- Football Championship is not inputs in a country. Although foreseeable, and if yes, it might Nepal has received lot of funds be only short lived. from various countries and To examine similarities and organizations, the country is differences between Latvia still in a process of finding and Nepal is rather difficult as its way. the historical background and feature Fr!day Issue 130 | 8 August 2012 5 geographical location of both the market or by the banks and situation remains uncertain competitiveness of Nepali both currently and in the years countries is very different. financial institutions themselves. for the coming few months, products and make the country to come. Still there is some Could you point out the The entry regulation also has adversely impacting investor an attractive investment room for more investments into financial evolution that you been greatly relaxed as a result confidence as I have remarked in destination. solar energy systems as today have seen in Nepal from of which a large number of various discussions. servicing for solar panels and yesteryears to today? banks and financial institutions Internal connectivity is What is your take on the bulbs is available in many places. Banking service seems to be have entered into the financial another aspect. The Western various Hydro- electric project Parting words: the oldest service industry in system of Nepal. Nepal’s region and parts of the prospects in Nepal, and the Nepal. It has gone through the foreign exchange market has Eastern region are poorly long term repercussions of What advice do you have for various stages of evolution and also been fully liberalized. This connected to domestic their delay? entrepreneurs, bankers and development. has also motivated the private and international markets. In fact I’m not competent future finance graduates? The growth and development Coming back to what I have of the country is possible only Despite severe political uncertainties, the country has declared above, Nepal still has when competitive banking a lot of potential if it is used services reach each and every registered respectable growth and reduced poverty in in the correct way. A banker corner of the country. Looking the last years. Under the right policy mix, Nepal would is not an entrepreneur and an from outside it is not easy to have a great potential to meet the ambitious target of entrepreneur is not a banker – understand sometimes the although both of them should logics of banking in Nepal. the annual GDP growth set for the coming years. cover ‘the other side’ as well. Many companies play a different sector to invest in this sector. Improving infrastructure – enough to answer this question. Graduates should be given role in the market, like the Nepal Besides this, the regulatory roads, telephones, electricity What I have observed is that the possibility to work in their Bank Ltd., the Central Bank, the aspect also has been relaxed in – will therefore significantly there are many Hydro Electric home-country and to help Rastriya Banijya Bank, private recent years. improve growth prospects in Projects under construction or develop Nepal into its future. and commercial banks and these regions. inaugurated such as the Micro- Otherwise huge know-how of His view on Nepal’s financial institutions. Social inclusion and Hydro Power Station in Beding all your well educated people economic potential: Against this background, governance is also essential. (Area of IHDP), or the Upper will be lost. A high quality once the market for foreign bank Do you agree with the notion Local institutions should Tamakoshi Hydro Electric education and well prepared branches to enter Nepal after 1 that Nepal has an untapped be strengthened and the Project offering new capacity to development plan for every January 2010 was opened, it potential if the political civil service be made more villages and people living there. individual should be offered in gave a completely new optic issues are resolved? Surely accountable to deliver social Hopefully, they will improve view of the individual’s career- to the economic outlook for it isn’t the ‘be all end all’ for services to all. local economic and social impact, planning. ! Nepal. Although Foreign Banks economic development? Trade is equally important. - once established in Nepal will Despite severe political Nepal has benefited from be doing only the wholesale uncertainties, the country has special trade and employment banking - will bring tremor registered respectable growth agreements with India and Read in this sector through various and reduced poverty in the last other countries. To increase ways. They will come with years. Under the right policy productivity and derive enormous potential of financial mix, Nepal would have a great the maximum benefit from resources either to inject or to potential to meet the ambitious international trade with both mop up financial resources. target of the annual GDP India and other countries, Interest rates were fully growth set for the coming years. Nepal needs to: firstly, improve liberalized in Nepal some two These are some of the issues trade logistics, customs and tax decades ago. Since then interest that could affect growth: procedures; secondly, remove rates on both deposits and We could start with political the anti-export bias; and thirdly, Every Thursday lending are being determined by uncertainty. The political undertake measures to increase TOP 3

With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are eget morevents out of your weekends our top three picks: 1. RESONANCE! If you want something new music wise, a newly formed band Resonance is playing at Moksh this Friday. what’s on 2. THE POWER OFYOU Attend the official release of ‘The Power of You’, a book by an America based writer Mike E. Lily. The launching ceremony will have Santosh Shah as the Special Honoured Guest things to do 3. B-BOYING BATTLE sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat For all flip-floppers, the open national championship ‘Battle Warrior 3 vs 3’ B boy battle is the place to be to show off your crazy twisted skills. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Entrance: Rs. 500 (with one drink) Registration forms and other details are available at Sarwanam itself. PARTIES B-BOYING BATTLE A Few Words in Nepali Atmosphere Sessions Date: 4 August (Saturday) Fee: Rs. 3000 Time: 12 noon onwards Date: 3 August (Friday) Artudio’s Photography Opening Date: 29 July (Sunday); Closing Date: 4 August (Saturday); Time: 10:30 am to 5:30 Time: 6:45pm Venue: Moksh, Jhamsikhel 9841-320007 Workshop pm; Venue: KCAC Studio, Patan Museum Studio; 5521120 Venue: Atmosphere Lounge & Opening Date: 30 July (Monday) Bar, Hattisar For all flip-floppers, the open Time: 6:15 am Every place has its own material language – how things are made, how they Atmosphere Session is all about national championship ‘Battle Venue: Artudio, Jyatha serving all kinds of music for Warrior 3 vs 3’ B boy battle is the are used by the locals or how they relate to those materials. Putting an place to be to show off your crazy Artudio, true home for creative aesthetic touch to this concept artist Robert Cervera Amblar is presenting party animals to enjoy. Three experience and exploration DJs – DJ Bcash, DJ Punit and twisted skills. The competition is the material language of our country. Based in London, Amblar who arrived being organized by the Everest and an open sharing platform, is in Nepal this January is exhibiting his collection of the material phrases DJ Suraj will be playing from organizing an upgraded Photography hip-hop to house to commercial Crew and supported by Moksh. assembled in this language. The winning crew takes home Rs. Workshop. The workshop is being numbers to keep everyone on organized for 18th time and will the floor throughout the event. 20,000, so come prepared to give Titled ‘A few words in material Nepali’ the collection includes 35 new your best. The event will come to a last for 13 days. Well-experienced works created in Amblar’s three-month long residency at KCAC. Don’t think twice, just grab your closure with a dance party and will professional photographers and dancing shoes and head to this also be having T-shirts for sale. artists will merge their ideas and party organized by Atmosphere tricks to create better images. The Lounge & Bar along with Entrance: Rs. 300 topics covered are photographic Dreamprojectz Eventz. process, outline history, Registration Form: Rs. 1000 fundamentals, camera lenses, and Entry: free For more information logon to: elements of composition, various Qs http://www.facebook.com/pages/ indoor/outdoor practical sessions, RESONANCE! Moksh/228788523801818) still life/portrait/ landscapes/ With Robert Cervera Amblar Date: 3 August (Friday) cityscapes/art photography, basics of lighting and more. Artist Time: 7:30 pm ART AND THEATRE 3 Venue: Moksh (Digital SLR Camera is preferred. Amalgam-2012 If not, Digital compact camera is New taste is what we all want. compulsory). Unraveling the Material Language If you want something new Opening Date: 23 July (Monday) music wise, a newly formed Closing Date: 6 August (Monday) Master Training Workshop band Resonance in playing Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Closing Date: 31 August (Friday) at Moksh. Formed in 2012, Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Time: 8:00 am to 1:00pm Resonance is a contemporary Mahal Revisited, 4218048, 4438979 Venue: The British Council, Lainchaur pop rock band formed by four Amalgam-2012, an exhibition 4410978 talented musicians from the featuring creations from number of What is the basic idea of this exhibition? Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. artists is on at the Siddhartha Art The British council is organizing I am from another country so I can see things with a fresh view and I The band includes singer/ Gallery. All you art lovers can soak series of master training workshop can notice basic things that a Nepali might overlook as s/he has grown songwriter Subani Moktan on in the colourful creativity of many at which started from 15 June. This up surrounded by those things. And in my exhibition I want to approach the vocals and keys, Dev this exhibition. So visit the place and workshop is for teachers who want Nepal directly, based on what I experience here and how it feels like being Lama on the guitars, Pratik get lost in the language of art. to make their classroom lively and here. I hope my exhibition will make the Nepali audience reappraise their Baniya on the bass and Rishav Siddhartha Art gallery presents to also for those who are thinking of surroundings; rethink about the things they take for granted. Acharya on the drums, all of you ‘Amalgam-2012’, an exhibition teaching. The remaining sessions whom have had experience of paintings. So come and find for this workshop include - How How did you come across this idea? playing with other well out what interesting aspects the to teach listening (3 August), How Every country or culture has a certain way of dealing with matter, established artists and bands paintings have in store for you. to plan a lesson (10 August), How objects and materials. Over time, cultures build a repertoire of solutions, around Kathmandu. to teach writing (17 August), How techniques, technologies and habits in relation to objects and materials. to teach absolute beginners (24 For example: how to build houses or public buildings, how to store and Other than originals, the MISCELLANEOUS band explores other genres August), How to teach primary level display products in shops, how to physically mark special occasions, how Production Oriented (31 August). It’s never too late to do to perform religious duties, etc. Everything we do everyday involves through the music of other well established artists. Theatre Training anything. dealing with materials and the sum total of our way of dealing with them Opening date: 24 June (Sunday) Registration fees: Rs. 600 per constitutes a material language. And as the title suggests ‘Nepali Material Fee: Rs. 200 Closing date: 24 August (Friday) session; Rs. 5000 for the whole Language’ I am trying to project the language I have tried to learn since I Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am package arrived here last January. Signal Me (Friendship Venue: Sarwanam Theatre, Can you elaborate on ‘material language’? Night) At Cube Kalikasthan The Epitome Project ‘Material language’ is a way of referring to the way physical things are made Date: 3 August (Friday) 4438947 / 9841978353/ Opening Date: 2 August (Thursday) in a particular place, how they are used there and what place they occupy Time: 4:45 pm onwards 9813121034 Venue: House of Music, Thamel Venue: Cube the Club, Kamaladi, [email protected] in people’s life and minds. All those repeated actions, those techniques, For those bitten by acting bug, those gestures, uses people find for materials, generate a code, a language, 4438017 Ashesh Malla and his team are Kathmandu has a lot of aspiring an articulated way to approach the material world. ‘Signal Me’ is a traffic light theme organizing a two-month long musicians trying to reach the apex This material language has a vocabulary (constituted by the materials party where colors indicate production oriented theatre training of the industry. But they face a lot and objects that it uses) and it has a syntax (rules about how you should your relationship status: red cum workshop. The training will of difficulties. So, to make things use those materials, technical solutions passed on from generation to indicates ‘booked’, yellow means divulge on every aspect of theatre easier the music foundry has come generation). There is a material language that is specific to Nepal, and ‘confused’ and green of course such as direction, acting, gestures, up with a new kind three-month that’s what in my exhibition I call ‘material Nepali’. I’ve tried to learn it and is the go signal. At the party expressions, dialogue writing and long of music residency. Three compose some phrases with it, and the result is my exhibition. you will get to boogie to a more. After two months of training, working bands/songwriters will get (Sashreek Man Shrestha) range of music from hip hop to the group will then get a chance to perform paid gigs, twice a month Bollywood and more. DJ Krison to perform a drama of their own and must produce at least one will be bringing out mixes for in the theatre hall at Sarwanam. original Nepali song. If you want Disclaimer: you, and you better keep up All interested participants can join to be a part of this opportunity Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, mentioned or listed in the publication. Event participants are advised with his beats. the workshop through registration. contact the above email id. to cross-refer to sources for validation. events Fr!day Issue 130 | 8 August 2012 7

Vocals and Jazz Vocals with An exhibition of civic technology and THE POWER OF YOU Natalia Calderon (Spain) media art has opened and will last till Date: 2 August (Thursday) Opening Date: 30 July (Monday) 6 august. Why not go there on a free Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm Events Index Closing Date: 31 August (Friday) reception and see what this exhibition Venue: Nepal Bar Association, Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm has to offer? The exhibition boasts Ramshahapath THURSDAY Artudio’s Photography Workshop Every Sunday and Wednesday (group contributions from the 12 members 9849028038 Amalgam-2012 (Art and Theater) (Miscellaneous) classes) of Monsoon Collective as well as Artudio’s Photography Workshop Youth Foundation Nepal (YFN) is B-boying Battle (Music and Parties) Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, collaborations with local technology (Miscellaneous) Production Oriented Theatre Training officially releasing ‘The Power of You’, a Jhamsikhel, Sanepa startups and social organizations. Production Oriented Theatre Training (Miscellaneous) book by an America based writer Mike (Miscellaneous) 5013554 Broadly speaking, the projects concern (Miscellaneous) E. Lily. The launching ceremony will have SPAK Performing Arts Kids Camp 2 the role of technology within society. Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory is Santosh Shah as the Special Honoured (Miscellaneous) Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) organizing an intensive one month vocal Guest. The royalties from the book will The Epitome Project (Miscellaneous) I am Youth Because SUNDAY course by Natalia Calderon of Spain, a go to children’s welfare, so you can do (Miscellaneous) Registration Deadline: 6 August The Power of You (Miscellaneous) Amalgam-2012 (Art and Theater) professional jazz/soul vocalist, composer (Monday) some social work by going to this event Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia Artudio’s Photography Workshop and lyricist. She will be teaching the [email protected] and purchasing a book. Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) (Miscellaneous) interested candidates voice techniques, Production Oriented Theatre Training repertoire – Swing, Latin, Bossa, Ballad Youth Engagement in Sustainability SPAK Performing Arts Kids FRIDAY (Miscellaneous) and the trainees will also learn how to (YES) Nepal, Association of Youth Camp 2 Amalgam-2012 (Art and Theater) (Miscellaneous) work with a band and the use of the Organization in Nepal (AYON), and Opening Date: 30 July (Monday) Artudio’s Photography Workshop Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia (Miscellaneous) microphone. You will also be a part Storycycle together are organizing Closing Date: 3 august (Friday) Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm Atmosphere Sessions (Music and Parties) of an amazing jazz choir if you are to a short film-making competition MONDAY 9813930688, 5523218 Master Training Workshop go here. There will be three classes in to be held among various schools, (Miscellaneous) Amalgam-2012 (Art and Theater) colleges and universities of Nepal. This a week with two group classes and a Bringing up a place to make both Production Oriented Theatre Training Artudio’s Photography Workshop short film-making competition is on personal class. The latter can be taken in parents and children happy, School of (Miscellaneous) (Miscellaneous) environmental issues with the theme, Resonance! (Music and Parties) Production Oriented Theatre Training any day of the week according to your Performing Arts Kathmandu (SPAK) ‘I am Youth Because’. To participate, the Signal Me (Friendship Night) At Cube (Miscellaneous) preference. is back with the second instalment of applicant must be a student registered (Music and Parties) (Miscellaneous) its Camp series. With the motive to Registration: Rs. 500 with any school, college or university SPAK Performing Arts Kids Camp 2 Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia upstage a child’s talent and creativity Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) in Nepal and shouldn’t be linked with (Miscellaneous) Course fee: Rs. 8000 this camp will be dealing with music, any media or production house. Along TUESDAY dance, theatre, circus and arts. An (Miscellaneous) with the submission of the short film, Artudio’s Photography Workshop The Monsoon Exhibition educational yet fun event, these time The Power of You (Miscellaneous) an entry fee of Rs. 100 must also be (Miscellaneous) Opening Date: 27 July (Friday) will surely be fruitful to send a kid over Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia submitted. The final product must be Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) Production Oriented Theatre Training Closing Date: 6 August (Monday) with the indulgence of certified teachers uploaded on www.storycycle.com by (Miscellaneous) Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm operating in this camp. SATURDAY Vocals and Jazz Vocals with Natalia 6 August, 2012. For entry conditions Venue: Sattya Media Arts Collective, Amalgam-2012 (Art and Theater) Calderon (Spain) (Miscellaneous) Jawalakhel and more details also mail to info@yes. Fees: Rs. 5,500 (five days); Rs. 1,300 (one 9844644313 org.np. day) Chakraby – ‘Learn to Go Green’ Workshops date: 4 August and 7 August, Venue: Sattya media arts and British Council respectively, time noon-2 pm; Contact: [email protected] A VAILABLE W ORLDWID E Initiated by two students of United World College in Canada, Chakraby is a project that aims to take Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 to another level. This is being achieved through five projects – a documentary, building cycle racks, provisions for bicycles, workshops and, music video. The documentary investigates to what extent the cycle city concept is transferable to cities of the developing world using Kathmandu as one of the samples. While the Environment Activist Trainings (EATs) being held on 4 August at Sattya Arts Media Collective and 7 August at the British Council are being conducted to empower youth and give them some idea about their roles in environmental development through different interactive methods. The project has been supported by the British Council, Global Change Makers, the Zonta Club of Victoria, and Sattya Media Arts. Free entrance For registration log in to www.surveymonkey.com. Or you may even call (team members) at 9813394220, 9813018960.

With Niklas Heidelberg Wammen 3Team member Working Towards a Greener Life

What is the Environmental Activist Training? Environmental Activist Training (EAT) is a workshop designed to connect youth with local role-model activists of the environment field to inspire action and spread awareness. The participants will get to hear stories of activists- what all they have learnt and about their inspiration. The workshops being held in different areas around Kathmandu will give the youth an opportunity to learn more about organizing events at grassroot level, social media, film-making, social entrepreneurship, and other aspects of being an environmental activist. What is the larger goal of Chakraby? Chakraby is working on setting up approximately 14 bicycle racks, where people can park and lock their bikes. It is a social experiment that will make cycling in the city slightly more convenient for a potentially big amount of people. How has been the response of people? KALAM It has been really overwhelming in terms of how much support we have received for our workshops. We have been able to get students from 25+ colleges and various clubs and institution. We had received 83 participants for our first workshop though we had just expected 40. (Binita Adhikari) Corporate Futsal 2012 Date: 19 August (Sunday); Time: 5:45pm; Venue: Futsal Arena, Thamel; Contact: eget morevents out of your weekends 9841386652 With last year’s success as to boost them, the Kgarira team is back this year with its corporate Futsal tournament. The winner last year was Ncell and the first runner-up was The Last Resort. This 2nd installation of the five-a-side Futsal tournament is for all the busy people and they will be representing their organization. With a maximum mark your calendar number of 32 teams as participants, the matches will take place in a league cum knockout basis. Each team should consist of five players and five extras, including a manager and the matches will be refereed by officials from ANFA. events in the next few weeks Furthermore, the participants are offered unlimited drinking water and limited beverage, pack of healthy refreshments and many exciting prizes, the event organizers claim. Entry fee: Rs. 25,000 per team

Tickets: Rs. 500, Rs. 1000 and Rs. the fashion show was focused on the all emerging still and multimedia 1500 (according to the seats) jewelry, this year they are using it as photographers from India, Nepal, Sri Pragmatic Leadership - A New Wave a platform to find the “Face of the Lanka and Bangladesh. The submissions Heaven and Hell Party Classic Diamond”. The model hunt will be judged by Panos photographer Opening Date: 10 August (Friday); Closing Date: 11 August (Saturday); Time 9:30 am Date: 18 August (Wednesday) competition’s first audition will be held and TCI instructor, G.M.B. Akash, along to 5:30 pm; Venue: AMOR INC. International; 4001810; training@amorincorporation. Time: 1 pm to 6 pm on 18 August in Kathmandu and on 11 with Corbis Images Photographer and com Venue: I Club, Durbar Marg August in Pokhara. The final auditions TCI Founder, David Bathgate. From 9843041392 Pragmatic Leadership is a new form of leadership that invokes a on 25 and 26 August will select three your “Student Area”, you will be able to A dance party for a good cause, finalists who will get the opportunity upload your 12- to 15-image photo- person’s inner senses at a deeper level enabling one to enjoy both their to walk the ramp along with other story submission, along with a brief responsibilities and personal fulfillment. Heaven and Hell dance party is an event to raise donations for National and International models. The description of your submitted work and Leadership, generally, discusses the abilities and tactics of an individual ‘Yes to Change’ initiative which winner will receive Rs. 1, 00,000 and a short-form of your resume. To enter, one year contract to be “The Face of sign up for a free TCI account and enroll in handling the desired crowd or a team whereas Pragmatic Leadership will help their mission to build a school. The party is a celebration the Classic Diamond”. Similarly the on the free scholarship competition offers a rare insight into values that are a step further than this. While the 1st runner up and 2nd runner up will course. The winner (there will be only concept offers remarkable tools, it also softly invokes our spiritual side for the children who will be offered free education, food, receive Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 25,000 prizes one winner) will be announced on 1 guiding us towards the more fruitful possibilities. shelter and care. The party will worth respectively. September (Saturday) on the TCI Blog. The good thing about Pragmatic Leadership lies in its fundamentals that also feature KTM Street Riders. The forms for audition are available in The scholarship does not include are derived from Life Coaching concepts, a term that is quite popular in Ticket outlets will be disclosed the official website www.TPJFS.com as accommodation during the workshop. soon. Western countries. This new form addresses many of our psychological well as in different places in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Pokhara. Participants Dabur Special Jasmine Teej patterns that we’re unaware of, which further bring enormous change and Ticket: Rs. 300 (pre-sales) and Rs. Festival 2012 improvement in our success. Addressing this workshop will be Preim Amor 500 (includes a drink) should be above 18 year, minimum 5’4” and Female Nepali citizen. Opening Date: 23 August (Thursday) from Bangalore. Closing Date: 26 August (Sunday) MISCELLANEOUS Graphic Guff Time: 10 am to 7 pm Fee: Rs. 12000 (all inclusive), Students avail a special 20 percent discount on Date: 11 August (Saturday) Venue: WTC, DECC, Tripureshwor this workshop. A Retrospective Time: 4 pm to 6 pm 4425898, 9851045969 Exhibition Venue: Cuppas, Putalisadak Opening Date: 10 August Teej is approaching ever so near and (Tuesday) Sattya has been holding a meeting of with that comes a long shopping list. Closing Date: 20 August (Friday) Graphic minds every month, called To make the tiresome job easy and Time: 11 am to 5pm Graphic Guff. The Guest Speaker of this fun, Women’s Creation’s ‘Teej Festival’ Venue: Siddhartha Art Gallery, month, Graphic Designer, Web Designer is back. Women’s Creation, an NGO Qs and now architect, Shivendra Patrabansh working towards empowering women, Baber Mahal Revisited With Prastuti K.C. 9801065064/5013501, learning@ will show his work and discuss what it has been organizing Teej Festival for the Coordinator - Training and Development, AMOR INC. International photocircle.com.np is like to be a graphic designer in KTM. last couple of years. With a variety of Also bring two of your favorite designs food and shopping stalls, everyone and 3 Mukunda Bahadur Shrestha’s for some suggestions. It is a wonderful anyone can have a good time here. One work and the other collections opportunity to meet graphic designers of their major attractions for this year’s Learn to Lead of the Nepal Picture Library in Kathmandu, learn techniques, and of festival is a Teej fashion show which (NPL), some of which are drawn course for networking. will be the opening program for the from private photo-albums, four-day long event. For those willing to show that the importance Say No to Plastics put up a stall, contact the organizers for of photographic materials at Date: 11 August (Saturday) more details. times only get obvious when Time: 6:30 am to 5 pm How is the workshop going to help its participants? the context of the viewing Venue: Kalanki to Chisapani/Naikap to Regular stall: Rs. 9500/ four days Perhaps, for the first time, the participants are going to discover about audience is changed. What Chisapani New stall: Rs 10500/ four days how the big banyan tree called ‘Leadership’ is beautifully interlinked might be understood as visual 4242883, [email protected] Regular Food stall: Rs. 11,500/ four days with its many branches such as Effective Communication, Applied Time New Food stall: Rs. 12500/ four days family memories in one setting, Long Live Nepal-China Friendly Management, Team work, Positivity and Decision Making. They will be can function as an important Entry ticket: Rs. 10 able to learn a whole new dimension of its ‘internal wiring’. In short, a Association’s EGCH (Eco-Green aesthetic and academic source Cultural Home) department has person who attains ‘Pragmatism in Leadership’ will, effortlessly, experience in another context. His excellence in all the other areas as mentioned above. This is the magic of organized an event based on the theme: Disclaimer: photographs offer the visitor Say No to Plastics. It is an awareness Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, this brilliant new concept. countless insights into the mentioned or listed in the publication. Event program to inform both the participants participants are advised to cross-refer to sources Who are your potential audience? everyday life of different societies and the locals about the effects of ‘use for validation. This seminar greatly helps professionals in senior and middle management. of Nepal, especially during the of plastics’. According to the world data They could be from any industry. People with at least three years of ‘60s and ‘70s. As such they are 90 percent of the used plastics cannot experience are preferred because these teachings can then be seen in of great interest to anybody be recycled, which ends up destroying interested in the history and the environment sooner or later. visual anthropology, but also in The event includes both cycling and the sheer beauty of Nepal. NPL hiking. Cycling will start from Kalanki their crown. hopes that the exhibition will whereas hiking will start from Naikap. not only honor his 30 years’ Are there similar workshops planned for the coming days? The destination for both events is commitment to photography but Chispani, Baadbhanjyang. 10 percent of Yes. We’re offering a special workshop, for the first time in Nepal, also highlight his commitment the application fee will be donated for exclusively for the health professionals that include doctors, physio- to preserving his works and the education of disabled and orphan therapists, nurses etc. known as ‘Power Stress Management’. It’s a rare draw attention to the urgency of children. Application Deadline is 7 mixture of Science, Psychology and Spirituality. Apart from this there are a archiving works. So this August, August (Tuesday). lot of free workshops we are offering as well. (Akriti Shilpakar) Siddhartha Art Gallery invites everyone to come and explore Application fee: Rs. 1500 (new an exhibition of this collection participants), Rs. 1200 (old participants) MUSIC AND PARTIES stage. The opening day of the event will organized by photo.circle, while (The fee includes breakfast, lunch, tea see the veteran singer Amber Gurung, also understanding the message and snacks, transportation, Event T-shirt) which will be available only through behind it. Paleti Utsav Free Scholarship Competition Opening Date: 9 August (Thursday) invitations. The second day will be 10 Classic Diamond Jewelers Closing Date: 12 August (Sunday) year anniversary of the 1st Phatteman Fashion Show - Model Submission Deadline: 15 August Time: 5:30 pm ko Sanjh, where Phatteman will be Hunt (Wednesday) Venue: DAV School Auditorium, taking up the stage with his soulful Audition Date: 18 August Dhobighat singing. Shanti Thatel will perform on the Workshop’s Date: 18 October (Tuesday) (Saturday) 4437893, 4412395, 4412469/nepalaya@ third day and the Avaas will conclude to 27 October (Saturday) wlink.com.np Venue: To be announced on the last day. The later three days are http://www.thecompellingimage.com/ Nepa~laya is organizing a four-day long ticket show but the tickets are available Classic Diamond Jewelers is event as a celebration of the Paleti only through emails. If one would like to continuing the Timeless Paragon Kathmandu and Dashain Festival series. The event will see four different book the show, confirmations need to Jewelry Fashion Show this year Photo and Multimedia Workshop, Nepali Adhunik maestros grace the be made through email. too. Unlike last year where a free competition is open only to events Fr!day Issue 130 | 8 August 2012 9

ARTalk Volume II the week that was

Exploring the contemporary art scene, the second event reviews of the volume of ARTalk took place at the Nepal Bharat Library. The first presentation was done by Dr Dina Bangdel, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Art History past week at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) USA. Showing the works of Indian artists like Homi Bhabha, Bhupen Khakar and Atul Dodiya among others Dr Bangdel talked about the Post Modern vision of artists. She emphasized on finding inspiration from A Fresh Puff of Air personal experience as a participant one’s culture and past “by taking something familiar at LASANAA. The last speaker was and transforming it into something new”. The other two speakers of the event were Dr Bangdel’s PhD students Samina Iqbal with ‘True West’ Duffy Owens who talked about and Owen Duffy. Iqbal’s presentation dwelled on the contemporary artwork of Pakistani artists while Duffy talked about contemporary art in the USA, focusing what MFA students in US are working on. on the African American artists who face the issue of double consciousness, “From the contemporary art scene in India to Pakistan, and the working style of American MFA students, the presentations Poetics Theatre Company’s first their subconscious still embracing their overall were very informative,” expressed Nepali artist Kailash K Shrestha. The presentations were followed by a short production – Hannah G Lilly’s traditions and how this is reflected in discussion that was moderated by Nepali contemporary artist Sujan Chitrakar who is also the director of Kathmandu adaptation of Sam Shepard’s “True their works of art. University Centre of Art and Design (KUart). West” was performed on 20 and 21 ARTalk Volume II was organized by Quixote’s Cove and KUart on behalf of the Nepal Bharat Library. July at Moksh, Jhamsikhel. The play ran a span of 90 minutes, and kept the Mixology Session audiences captivated throughout. The play portrayed the relation of two Concludes brothers with completely different Malaysia Education Fair characteristics and positions in the 2012 Concludes society – a screenwriter and a drifter. A week long ‘Mixology Session’ came An experience together unfolds to a closure on the 28 July, Saturday, different aspects of their characters which was being held in Ritz Hospitality and reveals the deep lying similarities Malaysia has recently become a popular Management College in Balkumari. between the two. The actors Sansar destinations for Nepali students wanting The event, conducted in collaboration Kshetri as Austin and Pragyan Thapa to pursue higher education overseas. This with Dabur Real and Pernod Ricard, Ghimire as Lee captured the essence is attributed to many factors, among them had Raj Kumar DC from Cocktails and of the characters with utmost sincerity, diversity of courses offered, good quality Dreams displaying the perfect measures showcasing different facets of their education, low tuition fee, low cost of living, of creating cocktails and mocktails characters. The performance of the transfer of credits, and social acceptance of blending in alcoholic and non-alcoholic supporting actor, Saurav Marasini as foreigners. beverages to bring about balance in Saul Kimmer, a movie producer, was color, flavor and most importantly, the th an addition to genuine performance. Many keen students were seen during the 5 taste to students of the college. The audiences’ feedback on the play Malaysia Education fair 2012, held at Hotel Annapurna, Durbar Marg. The event was was widely positive, complimenting the On the closing day, DC displayed organized by Scholars Choice Pvt. Ltd. and realism approach taken by the play, and varieties of drinks constantly interacting supported by the Embassy of Malaysia. the performance of the actors. with the students. Amongst the drinks that were being showcased, a creation The two-day event went was open to all from 10 am to 5 pm. During the fair, a lot of students and parents had the of DC’s own, Betel nut cocktail stole opportunity to meet representatives from reputed institutions from Malaysia. Also, individual counseling and on the spot the limelight. Explaining the reason for admissions were provided. Finding the creating a new drink, Raj Kumar DC Contemporary said, “Mixing drinks is not hard to do if you’re provided with the necessary – ‘Glocal Art ingredients, but mixing drinks in such a way which can lead into innovation Interaction’ or sometimes even invention of a new Lucky Draw Winners Organized drink is the key to becoming a praise According to the Putt Putt Winners worthy bartender.” International Bar The event that comprised of students Association’s Cocktail and faculty members of Ritz Hospitality Guide, the ingredients How do we define ‘the contemporary’? that go into making In relation to this context, LASANAA Management College, members of Cocktails and Dreams, representatives Sex on the beach are organized a panel discussion with art – Vodka, Cranberry experts: Finding the Contemporary – from Pernod Ricard, Dabur Nepal and members of the media came to juice, Peach schnapps ‘Glocal Art Interaction’. The speakers and Orange juice. were, Dr Dina Bangdel (art historian an end as Ravinder Saini from Pernod and Associate Professor, Virginia Ricard and Bikash Dangol from Dabur Tripty Tamang Pakhrin Commonwealth University), Samina Nepal distributed certificates to the Sujan Byanjankar Iqbal, (visual artist, Pakistan, pursuing participants of the ‘Mixology Session’. Simanta Karki PhD in VCU), Owen Duffy (perusing Binaya Pradhan PhD at VCU), and Nepali visual artists Bibek Kumar Shrestha Mekh Limbu, Manish Lal Shrestha, and Exchange Program Supriya Manandhar. byYAF Ends

Through her presentation, Dr Bangdel, made easy the understanding of the “Contemporary” focusing on The Social and Cultural Exchange community in Gaindakot, Nawalparasi. Each group Subodh Gupta’s “ ” which is an Program organized by Youth Action had six youths and they were taken on field visits aesthetic arrangement of thousands of Fund (YAF) on 22 July, came to a close to culturally important heritage points in order to twisters ( ), creating a disc like over a discussion session among the understand the social norms, culture and values shape, transforming something of the participants. YAF, a youth initiative of of the region. Based on their learning, they were present, something very ordinary into Open Society Foundation (OSF), has later brought together at Dhokaima Cafe, Patan extraordinary, the very meaning of the been administered by ChangeFusion in Dhoka for an open discussion where they shared word contemporary. Samin Iqbal spoke Nepal, which works to identify, inspire their experience. Ram Sapkota who is involved about most women artists of Pakistan and support small groups of dedicated with coordinating the program said, “We believe making headway in the global scene. young people who can mobilize and that youth can bring changes and lead the country Mekh Limbu gave a very informative influence large numbers of their peers to the right direction. They can address problems presentation about how Alternative Art to promote open society ideas. and promote innovation. The exchange program Lal Kaji Gurung, Executive Director of Civil Mall, handing Practises started in Nepal in the early was held so that they could get better exposure to over the prize of Rs. 20,000 to Sujesh Maharjan for being the Keeping in mind that youth exchange 1990s with artists like Jyoti Duwadi, a society different from their own. They will learn, lucky winner of the ‘Hole-in-one’ contest. visits are an important tool that can Durga Baral, Ragini Upadhya, Kiran share, and grow. They can bring innovative ideas to be used to learn and start dialogue Manandhar, Asmina Ranjit, Manish Lal the table and implement them in their own society.” Other Winners: across regions and social boundaries Shrestha, Sunil Sigdel, and Sudershan 1. Putt Putt Challenge Winner - Prem B Gurung, to address issues that affect the social Rana taking up alternative art practises The program intends to have participants in the 2. Putt Putt Challenge Runner Up - Robin Rana and cultural fabric of our country, and to evoke public interest and concern exchange program bring new, innovative ideas 3. Best Birdies - R.M. Shrestha to address the problems of federalism, about the happenings in the country. and projects to the table among which the most 4. Longest Drive - Bishnu Sharma YAF organized the nine-day exchange Then there was Supriya Manandhar, innovative project will be given the grant money 5. Best Sportsman Spirit - Ashok SJB Rana visit between youth groups of the talking about the various ‘artivities’ from OSF. But this is an open call. In August, a 6. Best Promising Golfer - Rahul Agrawal Newar community in Dhulikhel, Kavre organized by LAH/LASANAA and her nationwide call will be made for innovative ideas. 7. Best Dressed - K.C. Gurung and the Khus Brahmin and Tharu Anyone can apply and participate. hallofframe

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7 8 LASANAA’s Publications In his review of the books CK Lal commented on both books being very informative and bridging the gap between Nepali Launched artists and the viewers. He was supportive of the concept of ‘glocalization’, however mentioned that one should move away from stereotype views. In his speech, Ambassador Jespersen, Redefining Kathamndu Valley, and - Glocalization of Art, and A commented on the commendable efforts of LASANAA. Kanika Nepali Context were the publications launched on Thursday at on the other had was very nostalgic of the past events he had LAH/LASANAA, Martin Chautari. participated organized by LASANAA, and looked forward to many more such events. Dr Bangdel also spoke on the same lines of Present as guests of honour were Danish Ambassador, H.E. how the activities at LASANAA were very beneficial for the art Morten Jespersen, writer C.K. Lal, writer and performing artist community in Nepal and gave her words of encouragement for Salil Kanika, art historian Dr Dina Bangdel, who inaugurated the further initiatives. event by signing on the flex print banner of the event. A sizable crowd of art enthusiasts both Nepali and foreign had gathered and 1. HE Morten Jespersen 2. Satish Sharma 3. Kurch Dasgupta they followed suit. 4. Dina Bangdel 5. C. K. Lal 6. Kailash Shrestha 7. RenchinYonjan 8. Salil Subedi

1 Skinlovers 1 Product Launch

Skinlovers Cosmetics P. LTD. Nepal officially launched its collection of beauty products in the Nepali market. To announce the launch of over 55 products, a press meet was held in Durbar Banquet, at Uttar Dhoka on Wednesday which saw members of the Nepali film fraternity, beauticians and media personnel. The Korean product line, that was established 10 years ago, claims to be scientifically tested and amongst the best for 2 yellowish skin tones. Briefing about the products and its effectiveness, the CEO of Skinlovers Cosmetics P. LTD. Nepal, DB Gurung said, “Each and every product has been tested and made suitable for 2 3 4 use. We assure you that the use of these products will not result in unexpected skin irritations or allergies. Since the product has been thoroughly tested, we can guarantee the result from the very first use.” It was also declared at the event that the products that were launched range from Rs. 65 to Rs. 5000, and have been made available in major beauty parlors in town that 3 4 1. Minendra Rijal and Srijana 5 6 Adhikari 2. Sita Pathak and Anisha Bista 3. Ram Charitra Shah 4. Rajshree Shrestha 5. D.B Gurung and Sabina Gurung 6. Reecha Sharma

6 Songs of the Unsung Hero

5 On a cool and breezy evening, Nepal Academy Hall came alive with the melodious voice of the yesteryear singer, Ganesh Rasik. In the first half, the singer presented patriotic and poignant tunes such as “ and “ whereas the second half was filled with lighter and lovely songs celebrating life like “ Supported by nine talented musicians, the hall was vibrating with the sounds of percussion instruments with the notes of while Rasik’s fingers wistfully lingered on the harmonium. “ penned by the ingenious Dr. Abhi Subedi and sung in style, had the lyricist admiring Rasik’s versatility when he said. He is a person who puts his heart and soul into his work. His art is timeless.” Organized by Chinamakhu Sarokar Samaj, the event was broadcast live through Gorkha FM and six other radio stations of the Ujyalo 90 Network. 1. Ganesh Rasik 2. Shashi Bhusan Kirat 3. Dr Abhi Subedi 4. Hiranya Bhojpure 5. Subarna Limbu 6. Dr DB Karki 1 2 3 1 2 3

Classic Diamond Jewelers Announce Jewelry Fashion Show 26 July, Hotel Yak & Yeti 4 After having successfully organized “Timeless Paragon Jewelry Fashion Amalgam 2012 Show”, in 2011, Classic Diamond Jewelers are continuing the trend this year as well on 21 and 22 September. But this year they are planning to make it bigger and better with a Model Hunt Competition. The An exhibition of paintings by 26 Contemporary press meet held at Hotel Yak & Yeti divulged details of the competition. Nepali artists, curated and hosted by the Siddhartha The first levels auditions will be held in Pokhara on 11 August and in Art Gallery, the annual event Amalgam 2012 was Kathmandu on 18 August. The final audition will be held on 25 and 26 inaugurated by Dr. Dina Bangdel - Professor of Art August. Three models will be selected for the fashion show, who will get History at The Virginia Commonwealth University. the opportunity to share the ramp with other national and international Also the Guest Speaker for the event, Dr. Bangdel said, models. The winner will receive prizes worth Rs. 1,00,000 and a one-year “Amalgam is such a great event because it is a rare contract to be “The Face of Classic Diamond”. She will also get a chance opportunity in which senior artists and young artists to be featured in the Classic Diamond advertisement campaign and get to present their works together. It gives a bird’s participate in different events hosted by the eye view of contemporary artists in Nepal. It indicates jewelers. 4 the future of contemporary art - where the visual First runner-up and second runner-up will voices are going - and this is very exciting.” receive prizes worth Rs. 50,000 and Rs. The atmosphere of the exhibition was excited amidst 25,000 respectively. When asked about the the presence of the paintings and of the artists model hunt, Srijana Josse who is handling 5 themselves who are of different levels and years of communications for this campaign commented, experiences. “I am very honored and excited to be “It is a wonderful platform for upcoming and a part of this exhibition. It’s great to be able to work aspiring female models. Such a search has never alongside friends and of course, it is a great opportunity been held before for a Nepali product, and it as well to be working with seniors.” shared Hit Man is a wonderful opportunity for those wanting Gurung, one of the participating artists. to make a career in modeling. It will definitely shorten the phase of struggle and by the end The exhibition, which makes use of all three levels of of the year-long contract, she will have a good the gallery building, has a really good flow and vibe experience.” A short TVC of last year’s fashion and attendees were seen moving from one painting to show was also screened during the press meet. the next in thoughtful appreciation. The exhibition will continue till 6 August. 1. Srijana Josse 2. Rehan Khan 3. Bikash Maharjan 4. Malvika Subba 1. Asmina Ranjit and Erina Tamrakar 2. Puran Khadka 3. Sangeeta Thapa 4. Sagar Manandhar and Kirti Kaushal Joshi 5. Arjun Khaling and Hit Man Gurung

Kasi Opened for All

Kasi, a restaurant dedicated to Newari cuisine opened to the public on Friday at Durbar Marg. Co-owned by Prabin Lal Joshi, Ananda Shrestha, Rajiv Shrestha, Paras Shrestha, Tushar Jha, Suraj Bohara and Rameshwor Silwal, the opening day of Kasi, meaning terrace in Newari, saw a lot of crowd. 4 Dominated by the bold colors black and red - the two colors in the Newari attire , and with prominent use of ‘chinka appa’ or oiled bricks, the eatery’s decor represents Newari culture. Co-owner Joshi shared that authentic Newari and fusion cuisine is the eatery’s specialty, adding that “this is a suitable eatery for anyone with love for Newari cuisine.” The place is spacious and the beautiful sunset view it provides is an added attraction. The famous Kutumba, took up the stage at Kasi, making the evening melodious one. According to Joshi, August has been dedicated as the opening month of Kasi, which will see acclaimed bands and singers perform every Friday and 1 2 3 Saturday of the entire month. 1. Dinesh Acharya 2. Arun Manandhar 3. Ashutosh Singh 4. Suraj Bohara, Ananda Shrestha, Prabin Lal Joshi, Rajic Shrestha, Tushar Jha, Rameshwor Silwal and Paras Shrestha 5. Rubin Kumar Shrestha 6. Raju Maharjan 7. Siddhartha Maharjan 8. Pavit Maharjan 9. Kiran Nepali 10. Hari Maharjan 5 6 7 8 9 10 enterlet the good times begin tainment To the Land of the Free, and Back A warm welcome from Nepalis in the U.S., on the verge of getting a ticket from the highway police, and a Gibson Les Paul guitar – 1974 AD share the details of their U.S. tour that was much more than just memorable for the band. — Abhishek Mishra

ne of the most successful got to see the local landmarks with Feroz there. We are making bands to come out of like Pier 39 and the Golden plans of having him in our Nepal, and something Bridge as well.” concerts here in Nepal as well,” Opart of a generation’s Adrian Pradhan then said Yakthumba. folklore are 1974 AD. They are took us to Chicago: “It was a A short flight, and the band a band whose songs have filled concert organized by the Nepali was in heart of Texas next. the streets of Kathmandu and community there. It was around Dallas brought another sellout Darjeeling, and even all the the time of the Nepali New Year concert with the people behind way to DC. Sitting down with and you could see all these young Rock for Nepal also coming these bonafide legends of the girls in saris, packed house of down. “Then we drove to industry and tracking their US around 500. Most of them were Houston.” shared Shrestha. “And tour would fill up any musically students, some who’ve lived on our way, we got pulled over inclined human being to pursue their whole life there and are for driving in the wrong lane. his dream harder; and it did. steeped in Americana. And yet The highway sheriff asked for “Well it all started in San they never forget their culture IDs and we told them that we Francisco,” kicked off Nirakar and where they’re from…that is were musicians heading to play Yakthumba. “A very vibrant very cool.” at a concert. When he seemed crowd, and we played at the “In Washington DC was the skeptical we ‘googled’ the band same venue where Metallica most interesting experience.” on the spot and showed him, well, used to play and these days it’s added Yakthumba. “While proof!” Yathumba added. It’s the band Train. This was also heading from the hotel to the amazing how everything seems where Santana started.” Manoj concert venue we got lost on to end well with these guys – the KC chimed in “Two gigs in a row the way and finally got some sheriff was convinced, and no and a packed house, incredible! help with an angelic female ticket! The local acts opened and for inspector. So helpful! She gave Next was the last venue, our gig we were joined by Manoj us nice little police escort to the Oklahoma. The band explained Singh, a very gifted flutist who venue. And there was a whole that it was a six hour drive and lives in San Fran itself. It was a Nepali festival happening there they reached the city a little later two-day concert and a lot of fun. with stalls and everything,” than scheduled. No harm. The We had a 10-day stay there so we described Sanjay Shrestha. concert was on time, the crowd “ Well it proved to everyone here that was exuberant and fantastic. music can sustain your livelihood, and “Great way to end the tour,” concluded Pradhan. sustain it well. It was a professional As I took all these marvelous tour and the pay was very good. tales in, the band spoke highly So, if musicians work hard, believe of the organizers. “Music was the main focus. None of the in themselves and make their own organizers went into any loss. opportunities, success will come.” The accommodation and flights were very professional, and we Boston was the next venue for Armenian Church, it was really were well taken care of. Also the rockers, and it is a fact to be something else,” concluded they were expecting roughly proud of that it was organized Shrestha. 300+ in all the venues whereas by a Nepali organization called “Oh Lord Minneapolis!” they ended up averaging 425 ‘Rock for Nepal’. “We were there The Minnesota capital was the everywhere. That is a matter of Movies at QFX for 4-5 days and this was another ensemble’s return and while great pride for us and them.” Jism 2 400 plus concert with a lot of the concert boasted of a young, Pradhan brought in some Release date: 3 August enthusiasm.” KC said. DJ Harkey carefree, packed crowd, it brought exciting news by speaking of A porn star (Sunny was the main organizer of this about the worst hangover for one grand plans for 2014, 1974 Leone) is hired by a AD’s 20th anniversary. “We are dashing intelligence officer tour, and I believe a lot of music Mister Pradhan. “The concert (Arunoday Singh) to Step-Up Revolution lovers stateside owe the man a ended at 1 am, we were at clubs planning a good US tour and become a ‘Honey-trap’ for a something here as well. We will Ice Age 4 : dreaded assassin (Randeep Release date: 3 August ton of gratitude. partying till five in the morning. Continental Drift Hooda). In doing so, she Emily, an aspiring professional “Ah! New York was special,” Worst hangover of my life!” he let people know soon.” not only has to confront dancer arrives in Miami and To end it all, I ask what the Release date : 27 July her bitter-sweet past, but soon falls in love with Sean, KC went on with a smile. “For exclaimed laughing. And he was Manny, Diego, and Sid is also forced to do make a who leads a dance crew the second day of practice we quick to add, “Somehow I made it tour proved to them as musicians. embark upon another choice that will put her life in elaborate, cutting-edge had our Feroz dai back. And he to Baltimore though.” And Yakthumba had some very adventure after their in double jeopardy. flash mobs, called “The continent is set adrift. Mob”. When a wealthy also performed with us. People And for the Baltimore show, comforting words for all the Cast: Sunny Leone, Arunoday business man threatens to Using an iceberg as a Singh, Randeep Hooda loved to see the band together Feroz Syangden came down musicians out there, “Well it ship, they encounter develop The Mob’s historic sea creatures and battle Director: Pooja Bhatt neighborhood and displace after such a long time. It was a from NY. Another great show proved to everyone here that pirates as they explore thousands of people, Emily, very emotional comeback, and it and after that they had a four-day music can sustain your livelihood, a new world. Enjoy the with Sean and The Mob turn fourth instalment of the their performance art into is just a different kind of energy gap where they all went down to and sustain it well. It was a animated series. protest art, and risk losing professional tour and the pay was their dreams to fight for a playing with Feroz dai on stage.” Virginia. And one of the reasons Cast : Ray Romano, Denis greater cause. It was probably their biggest was to make Syangden buy a very good. So, if musicians work Leary, John Leguizama Cast : Kathyn AcCormick, Ryan concert with 600+ turning up Gibson Les Paul guitar. “It was hard, believe in themselves and Director : Steve Martino, Guzman, Adam G.Sevani Mike Thurmeier Director : Scott Speer and they had Ayurveda to open his dream guitar, and we made make their own opportunities, for them. “We played at this him buy it. It was so good to be success will come.” ! entertainment Fr!day Issue 130 | 8 August 2012 13

Canvas Conversation Making an Impression The art of Printmaking and Saurganga Darshandhari’s approach to this delicate art form.

— Prerana Pakhrin

kinds of marks are made, the create and work in. The kind of colors used and the kind space itself is still in the of plate used, what I have in works. mind and what actually comes Would you say your through on paper is completely artworks have a different, and I enjoy this very “Feminist” tendency? much. Within Printmaking I am a female and because itself, I enjoy Etching the of this, my art works most and then Dry point and definitely have a “feminine” Woodcut. presence. However, this is not to I teach Printmaking at Nepal say that I do this intentionally. It Fine Art College in Kathmandu. is the same thing as a male artist As a teacher, I try not to dictate having a “masculine” element in the direction the students his artwork. should or should not take but rather, I become one of them Do you use a lot of symbology and take part in their process in your prints and your with them. Of course, when the installation work? students make mistakes in the As a Nepali artist, it is hard to process itself, I make sure they not use symbology in my work. understand the logic behind the We grow up in a culture that mistake. places a lot of importance on As a Nepali artist, it is hard to not use symbology in my work. We grow up in a culture that places a lot of importance on symbols and didn’t hold two pieces of fabric so even though, again, I may not be together or a thread is nothing without being sewn onto some rom that first etch made completed her Masters in Fine using symbols intentionally, they other material. on a zinc plate or that Arts in Printmaking from the find their way in my work. What do you think of the art first chip taken off of University of Development Please tell me a little bit scene in Nepal and how is it a woodblock to inking, Alternative in Dhaka, symbols and so even though, F about Bindu. different and/or similar from Bangladesh) and has set up shop again, I may not be using to wiping, to editing and to Bindu is an art space used for the “happening” art scene in complete with a manual print symbols intentionally, they find making a final print on paper: hosting visual arts, new media Bangladesh? press in her studio at Bindu in their way in my work. Printmaking is an entire art and other art activities. Every artist in Nepal, no matter Kupondole. As for my installation work process. As the ungenerous Bindu, in Nepali, literally what style of art they work surface texture of the materials Why is Printmaking your means ‘point’; in this case, we – for example, the one I did with, is doing their part. They used for this style – metal plate, preferred style of producing take it to mean ‘starting point’ recently for NAFA used a lot are trying. I think that, given wood etc. – disallow the artists art? for furthering Art in Nepal. of objects like buttons, sewing the nature of the scene here, to make marks as freely as a I like it because there is an Currently, I share Bindu as machine, thread and safety it is best if we work together paintbrush would allow on a element of suspense to it. This studio space with another artist pins. While they are essentially and not misunderstand each canvas or a pen on paper, it is an “suspense” is not offered by – Prithvi Shrestha. However, symbols, my main intent was not other’s work. In terms of skill art form that is time-consuming other art forms where I usually we have in the past, hosted two to have viewers to focus on the level, I don’t think there are and delicate. Not only does it have more control over the final Bangladeshi students and are notion that these objects were any differences between the require a great amount of skill, result. Even though I sketch out currently hosting two Nepali symbols but rather to make the Bangladeshi artists and the it also requires the correct tools. the piece beforehand, the result students. This way, Bindu also them understand the concept artists here in Nepal. However, Saurganga Darshandhari is or the print is always fascinating provides limited number of of the piece; which is that the Bangladeshi artists, just as their a Nepali artist, who has been and pleasantly surprising. residency for interested art identity or the astitva of these sheer numbers show, tend to championing the Printmaking Printmaking requires a lot of students – giving them a space objects are derived from its be more pro-active than Nepali style in Kathmandu (she patience. Depending on what to live as well as a space to task: a safety pin is nothing if it artists. ! gourfor the adventurous palatemet Colorful Cooking One of the biggest challenges faced by parents is getting kids to eat. With some creative presentation, you can introduce a whole new healthy diet to your fussy eater!

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P Kids love fast food. When in a shallow pan for about 10- we are in India, especially when 15 minutes or you could even hen you think back Fruits and vegetables bits of black olives for the eyes we pass through the cities like bake them in the oven for a and remember your should be introduced at the and antenna. Put three or four Bombay and Delhi, my son healthier option. Serve with childhood, I’m sure earliest stage possible. If you baby tomatoes on the plate, always insists we go to a Mc ketchup or mayonnaise. somewhere down get your children to appreciate with halved black olives make W Donalds. Though I personally the line some memories of these, they will already have heads for the ladybugs and am totally against the way There are many different fussy eating incidents creep up. inculcated good eating habits. using peppercorns make the these companies function and things you can try and ways For me, I remember I hated fish They are fun ways to present dots on the bodies. And if you the way they force feed their to add vegetables to food. curry. The sight of little veins fruit rather than just slicing it really want to go all out, color chickens, I am at a loss for Pureeing vegetables into and tiny bones and the slimy up or serving as juice. A great some desiccated coconut light words when my little guy pulls a sauce for pasta is always skin on the slices of fish that source of Vitamin C, oranges green with food coloring and me into the brightly colored easier as kids can be quite were served on a bed of rice can be served on a plate like use it as grass. Just make sure restaurant to receive a plastic fussy if they see something really was the meal I dreaded little fish. Circles of oranges you instruct the kids to remove toy with his Happy Meal that in on their plate they don’t like. the most. That, and a serving can make the body of the fish, the peppercorns before eating I usually make a sauce loaded reality is just some genetically of bitter gourd! Till date that and use small pieces of the skin the little bugs! with spinach and refer to it as modified fried chicken nuggets is one vegetable I have never ‘monster blood’. This is one and a serving of very oily, salty grown to like. I know back of the greatest things to eat Watermelon can be sliced to fries. then my mother used to try all says my son and makes him It was then I decided to sorts of methods to get me to resemble boats and with the help extremely proud of his mama make chicken nuggets at home. eat. One of her specialty was to have managed to kill a of a thin skewer you could make a This way I was aware of what rainbow rice, a multicolored monster and procure its blood! sail out of a triangle of muskmelon was going into my sons system rice dish that I loved, but when A tad bit grotesque, I know! without having this guilty I think about it now, it wasn’t or pineapple. But cut me some slack, I raise feeling dancing around in my the best in terms of nutritional a boy who adores Ben 10. If mind. And, he loves them much content. for the mouth and tail and fins. A happy breakfast kick starts I was dealing with a little girl more than the ones from the But being a mother today A small white sweet used for a happy day. Bring a smile to I would have probably named yellow and red clowns. I face similar obstacles every the eye and raisins or nuts for that grump little toddlers face it fairy’s magic potion or some day just trying to get my the air bubbles complete the with this colorful and healthy mystical sounding nonsense Chicken and Vegetable almost-four-year-old son to eat. citrusy aquatic snack. Apple breakfast recipe. like that! nuggets Thankfully on most days some slices can be made into little When you start your Flowers Sunny-side-up Ingredients sweet talking and a cartoon do cars with the help of grapes culinary quest for the ultimate Ingredients 250 gms fresh chicken mince the trick and I am able to shovel and toothpicks. Use red, kid-friendly food, you will 3 eggs 1 large potato (boiled and absolutely anything into his green and golden apples. Slice realize how amazing it can be 3 slices of colored capsicum mashed) tiny mouth. But, there are days them into semi-circles. With to make something that’s both (red, yellow, green) 1 cup carrots and peas (boiled when every bite is like fighting green and red grapes sliced in healthy and pleasant to the Olive oil for frying and mashed) a battle. halves, skewer them through eyes. In fact the daily challenge Salt and pepper to taste Some grated cheese Over time I have learnt that the apples onto the toothpicks is such a pleasure now that I Breadcrumbs for coating the little ones always pick food to make wheels. Your apple Method: am constantly conjuring up 1 egg for coating that is visually appealing to car should resemble a sketchy In a non-stick pan add two images of cartoon like food Olive oil for frying them regardless of what the Beetle and is a quick way to tablespoons of olive oil. in my head each time I see a Mixed herbs (oregano, thyme, food maybe. If you can create make edible toys! Watermelon Depending on how big your cartoon or read a story book parsley) a colorful character that they can be sliced to resemble boats pan is you can either make one that has vivid characters in love or try and weave in some and with the help of a thin flower at a time or all three. I Method: it. Give yourself sometime fairytale or the other into the skewer you could make a sail prefer to do them individually. Mix all the ingredients except and brace yourself with some dish, that’s half the job done. out of a triangle of muskmelon Add a slice of capsicum to the the breadcrumbs and egg, in patience because at the end of The other half is making sure or pineapple. Make a creepy pan and lower the flame to a large bowl. Add some salt the day you will be dealing the dish contains a good balance crawlies salad for kids with medium heat. Carefully crack and a pinch of mixed herbs with the toughest people in of carbohydrates, proteins, slices of cucumber arranged the egg into the capsicum flower for flavor. Using a large and the world to please. Happy vitamins and minerals. like a caterpillar on a plate. Use without ruining the yolk. Let clean chopping board as a base, monster hunting !

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vicinity weekend hunts picks FOR HUMMUS WITH PITA Bu KeBa If you are a fan of this Levatine Tweaked Tastes for the Old Palate Arab dish, do try Bu KeBa. The Middle Eastern dip or spread is served in generous amount with Our palates have been exhausted by the usual momo, chowmein and fast food junks. It is Pita bread for just Rs. 210. If you almost as if the rule book is set and we abide by it. But the rules should be twisted around to aren’t fond of Pita , it can also be accompanied with grilled chicken suit changing needs. The same applies to the culinary world. We explore some common dishes or fish, but that is totally your call. Give it a try when around served- up with a tiny variation that can make all the difference. Patan area.

— Akriti Shilpakar Road House Cafe Open all seven days from 11 es, we covered am to 10 pm, Road House Cafe Baneshwor last week. serves hummus with Pita bread for Rs. 225 excluding service But this week we tweak charge and VAT. Next time you our perspective. While are at Road House, you might Y want to try this before you we scoured through the lanes indulge in the pizzas. It makes going towards Sankhamul a wonderful appetizer and dip, and Maitighar last week when scooped with Pita bread. focusing on the crossroad, this week we scan the lanes Swotha Guest House and around the ICC walls. So, we Restaurant picked a closer landmark for A new restaurant recently opened at Swotha, Patan, dishes reference - BICC’s water tank. out delicious hummus alongside As we toured eateries in the Pita bread. The ample quantity area, we realized how these of dip comes under Rs. 200. This healthy side dish makes a fresh unassuming places actually snack even by itself if you want to provide the same fast food eat light. menu, but add a small tweak to these items that make it special – be it a change in the sauce we devour our momos with or a Malaysian flavored burger. They tweaked the prevalant culinary rules, and it definitely works.

Beijing Roasted Duck Restaurant Fewa Restaurant Open from 9 am to 9 pm, the restaurant’s specialty is their chicken taipai, stuffed grilled chicken, chicken roast and chicken wings with Mexican sauce. The menu however, covers something for the local palate as well, such as momo, pizza, sekuwa, fish fry, golden fry prawn and prawn chilli. It also segregates a little bit of Indian, Chinese, Italian and Continental. The pasta here is available in two different sauce options: Alfredo (white sauce) and Arrabiata (tomato sauce). The place is a neat and clean, and has the capacity to seat 55 people at once. Here’s the special feature: Chef and owner, Purna Bahadur Adhikari, claims Fewa to be an ajinomotto-free restaurant, hence a healthy and hygienic place to eat out. The menu price ranges from Rs. 115 to Rs. 500. Call them for reservation at 6212177 and 9841296955. The very name of this eatery tells ranges from Rs. 305 to Rs. 3200. The Location: On the way to Purano Baneshwor, Fewa is located on the entire story of the food they place is very spacious with meeting the second floor of the first house to your right. after you turn serve. They specialize in Chinese rooms, party space and terrace left from the crossroad. cuisine and their menu revolves seating beside the usual dining hall. around the culinary extravaganza Although the eatery is mostly visited Apple Cafe Baneshwor Food Court from China. Open from 11 am by expats, during evenings the place Open from 8 am to 8 pm, Apple Cafe is not about This place is nothing fancy, may be lesser to be honest, to 10 pm, Roasted duck is their is very popular among locals, who apples, it is about good food at a comparatively cheap but there is something about the food that brings so kitchen special and they dish out are out for a special dinner. Ample rate. Their menu price ranges from Rs. 60 to Rs. 250 and many people here every day. Open from 6 am to 9 typical Chinese gourmet such as parking, Air Conditioning, Wi-fi pm every day, Arun Gautam the owner is the man mushroom coriander, fried corn, facility and the acceptance of Visa, behind the grill as well as the recipes. Their specialty is mutton inchein and chicken chilli Master and SCT cards, make them a in the burger that you might want to try if the regular almost every day. But here’s the very convenient eat-out. burgers around town have exhausted your taste buds. catch: the ingredients used in making Location: Beijing Roasted Duck Try their all-meat-no-veggies Ramly Burger (Malaysian these dishes are imported from Restaurant is housed on the 2nd burger) to China, especially the duck – so is the floor of BICC complex situated on satiate your restaurant’s claim. The menu price the left of ICC west gate. meat-loving appetite. They also serve Baneshwor Fast Food and Cafe smoothies and Opened from 9 am to 8 pm, crushers for Baneshwor Fast Food and Cafe is just Rs 80. All nothing out of the usual fast food their stick foods corners. Serving the regular momo, come under Rs burger, chowmein, thukpa and their menu roams from pasta, , and salads to the numerous fast-food options available in 15 whereas their momo cost no more that Rs 50. They sandwich, the menu price ranges definitely live up to their slogan, ‘Cheapest Eateria in from Rs. 60 to Rs. 130. A daily joint the market. But their kitchen special are their Chicken momo, Katthi roll and Shwarma kebab. One important Town’. Surprise your taste bud with the three different for college students, the cafe is kinds of sauce that comes along every food you order. spacious and clean. But this is a fast note to remember is that they don’t On second thought, get pleasantly surprised with every food and cafe, thus pastry goodies food they serve. Well actually, they don’t serve, it is a are also available here along with serve buff. This place is all about chicken self-service eatery. and lots of veggies. Hard drinks are not available there but they may provide it on a special request. hot and cold beverages and some They make free flavorsome ice-cream. However, the home delivery but place could use a little bit of smile only for address and warm greetings, just to make nearby. Buzz them it a little more appealing. Try their at 41021304 for the sekuwa, chilly and drumstick if the service. usual gets way too ordinary for you. Location: Around Location: Take the road heading 50 meters away Location: When heading towards the water tank east when at the crossroad next from Baneshwor from New Baneshwor Chowk, the food court is to the water tank. Baneshwor Fast Fast Food and located on the left, in between several shops. You Food is on your left, when Beijing is Cafe, Apple cafe is will have to strain hard to find the place but in case on the right. located on the right. you miss it, ask any shop keepers around.

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restro news A Fine Balance A la carte at Garden Terrace Among the many eateries in Jhamsikel, 8 degrees infuses a sprawling, multifaceted The Garden Terrace at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza has introduced their space with classic Nepali/Newari and intercontinental food options—perfect for a la carte menu that boasts an extensive and elaborate menu that busy, modern-day Nepalis, looking for a business-casual oasis. features delicacies from around the world – Nepali, Chinese, Indian, Italian, — Alyssa Manansala Oriental and Continental. Health and Kids menu are also available.

multi-pallet desires of modern day Nepalis, who can sample from the eight different types of cuisine, ranging from traditional Nepali-Newari to Chinese, s I sat down with Ritesh deco patterns which reflect the Indian, Thai, pasta, and Kebabs. Shrestha, owner and colors of the tablecloths and The expertly plated choyella manager of 8 degrees, centerpieces—tranquil shades and pressed rice sprinkled with Ahe explained to me the of burnt orange, mahogany, and a refreshing dose of chopped meaning of the establishment’s white, offset by garish green cilantro is what impressed me name: “The number 8 is an accents, which represent the vastu personally. The menu continues auspicious number. It can mean gods of night. If you care to dine this theme of traditional and infinity, prosperity, continuity, outside, just around the corner modern. and multiplicity. Degrees imply is the dining terrace, an airy and With a maximum occupancy positioning, and variety.” Taking secluded backyard space. of up to 300 guests, this fine dining from the principles of vastu, 8 degrees offers richness and lounge and auditorium indeed Astamangala, numerology, and intimacy in the décor. The huge, lives up to its owner’s philosophy Japanese mythology, Shrestha two-entry island bar is clad in of infinity and multiplicity. At has indeed forged a space copper side panels, and it sits just a year old, we can’t wait to see which is at once multifaceted below a ceiling of mahogany what the future has in store for and meticulously assembled. beams. Grab a stool or claim one this tranquil Jhamel oasis. Just in Both the serene setting and the of the leather-cushioned couches the next week, 8 degrees plans to diverse food strike a balance just across the bar, or head to the introduce pocket-friendly lunch between convention and the even cozier lounge, where you combos from noon to 3 pm. ! contemporary. and your friends can spend the Tucked away from busy evening, reveling in the music Chef’s recommendations: RESTAlicAU RANTe Jhamsikhel Road in a gated estate and warm lighting as you sit A place l ffor family f il Choila, served with pressed rice (and boasting its own private in your own private booth.The and cilantro parking area), 8 degrees has an food selection continues this mix Honey chili roasted pork, airy, minimalist atmosphere. of modernity and comfort. The served with Chinese fried rice Arranged on the walls are art menu reflects the multi-cuisine, Chatamari, served with momo- reduction sauce Nasi Goreng “We started out with exotic Subarna Shamsher Marg, Gairidhara, Kathmandu foods that you can try out, but we Reservations are recommended. Contact: 01-4429207, E-mail: [email protected]

added classic dishes we know that Tandoori Fish Gulnar Rs 300++ Nepalis love. Everyone’s satisfied!” Read Owner, Ritesh Shrestha Every Thursday

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The airline Bhojpur is also scheduled to start its operation Price: Starting from Rs. 235,000. Tara air has started flying its airplanes between Kathmandu and Kuala Lumpur, After Sale Services: from Kathmandu to Bhojpur and Taiwan and Hong Kong from September. One-year warranty vice-versa, from 30 July. The airline has The airline has permission to operate successfully rounded its first flight with to seven international destinations, After sales service from Apple 15 people travelling from Kathmandu to including New Delhi, Singapore, Doha authorized service centers at Bakhundol Bhojpur and 12 people the other way and Bangkok. and Durbarmarg round, the press release of the company Contact:Evo Store, Durbarmarg, 01- informed. The scheduled two-way flight 4220659 will take place every week on Monday Furniture and starting from Kathmandu at 9:20 am and Bhojpur at 10:20 am. The 45 minute Furnishing Expo 12 one-way trip has been priced at Rs. ‘Mehandi Event’ at 4995 for Nepali citizens and USD 132 has opened test ride services from all Yamaha dealers. The test riders visiting announced for foreigners. Tara Air will be travelling MAW showrooms are entitled to a lucky draw, with an opportunity to receive Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Sunrise Bank alongside pre-existent Nepal Airlines in Rs. 50,000 as first prize, Rs. 30,000 as second prize and Rs. 20,000 as third prize Committee formally announced the Sunrise Bank Ltd, is organizing “Mehandi the Kathmandu-Bhojpur route. respectively. details of Furniture and Furnishing Event” this year as well giving continuity The company press release states, “For the consumer who is willing to upgrade Expo 12 (FURNEX’12) during a to its tradition to felicitate its women from 125cc segment to the 150cc segment for better pickup, more power and press conference on 25 July at Nepal customers during the festive season. 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“Banki Prista” depicts the story of the aftermath of civil war. The plotline

Th underscores the inefficiency on the part of the state to document the remaining chapters of the war. It laments that the leftover is untouched. The history books will never narrate what ensued after both sides seized fire, after the state and the revolutionary party signed the paper, after the media wrote/broadcasted the end of the war. There are no records of the sufferers, the lost, the killed, the widowed, the broken families, and the deserted villages. The play throws questions at the audience. Fighting constraints is child’s play for the Nepali creative people and Malla is no exception. In fact, we should be the torch bearers for ‘How to work in limited resources’ convention. If someone needs a crash course on ‘low-cost theatre production’ one should contact Malla. The hung corpse is suggested, likewise the river, the stone, the rape scene and the one that gets the standing ovation is the ‘rolling of the corpse into the hole’ scene. Salute to Bhimmaya Prajapati Manandhar who breathed life into the character. Every time she had to The audience is asked to use their ability to visualize things that are not lift a heavy boulder (an imaginary one), she would exercise all her force and the on stage. The play applies an interesting methodology of storytelling. It audience could understand the incessant perspiration and the wiping off sweat uses minimal dialogues and limited props and seeks participation from the act (since lifting multiple heavy boulders consumed her vigor!) and the displayed audiences to comprehend the content. It endorses the fact that feelings are exhaustion does not look unnatural. Her portrayal of a widow and the sufferings universal and that emotions shouldn’t be uttered loud to be translated. And that she has to endure was so real-to-life that the audience member sitting next the actors have been successful to communicate the message. Malla lives by to me could not bottle up her emotions and resultantly shed tears. one philosophy and that is- theatre should transcend space and time. And that is what he has effectively practiced with “Banki Prista”. The choreographed dance movements, fighting scenes are timed well. The lighting was outstanding and accentuated the drama required in such scenes. The play has tried something different than what had been fed to us so far for example the ‘chase’ scene between the dacoits and the soldiers is superbly executed, so is the one in which the recently widowed wife is robbed off the cultural symbols of a married woman. There is a lot of experimentation and thus “Banki Prista” is triumphant in being a treat to the audiences. The cast did justice to their parts and didn’t look out of their characters; except for the two actors who opened the play. They were impersonating old people and thus were wobbling and stooped but their physical gestures looked exaggerated and unconvincing and therefore appeared unreal and unnaturally old. Also, like with his last play “Sakuni Pasaharu”, this one too could have been a bit shorter. It seems overstretched at times. Nevertheless most of the portions transfix the audiences. Because of the overwhelming response, the production had to extend the viewing date. It will be staged till 4 August from 5 pm. Contact: 4438947

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