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If I were to tell you that I was ‘blown out of my mind’ by the extravagance of Dalle’s interior, I would be lying. And the truth is that there is no need of an over-the-top decor for this eatery.

Continued on page 17 Cube The Club “Karkash” Makes Some Noise at Kamaladi The theatrical saw the fashion trailer and posters of “Karkash” were launched on 28 party, “Glamour March at Kumari Cinema Hall in the Revive 2013 presence of its crew members, actors, Fashion Show” some of the most acclaimed media on 22 March. personalities, media people and members The event of Nepali film fraternity. was organized Continued on page 10 by Fusion Entertainment in association with Cinemax Events Pvt. Ltd.

Continued on page 9 2 Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 Fr!day cover Visualise the Melody A combination of acoustic world music and visual scenography presentation by Imaginary Folklores, probably the first of its kind in Kathmandu, is expected to enthrall the audiences. — Kshitiz Singh

n recent years, Alliance um through the band’s musical Heynen further explained the The visual concert looks for- light management. The con- Française Kathmandu instruments. details of the performance, “A ward not just to entertain the cert also aims at bringing two (AFK) has been a music hub Describing the setting and complete audio-visual setup crowd but also to benefit the genres of art, music and visual Ifor many music enthusiasts process of the project, a state- shall be combined in the con- attendees. The gig aims at of- presentation together on the of the Valley. The French insti- ment released by the band stated cert by IF with scenographic fering on-site workshops which same stage. Both being a form tution established for cultural that a cubic structure compris- elements and projections could include instruments, of live art, AFK believes that exchange between two nations, ing multiple semi transparent by visual artist Alexandre compositions, improvisation of the performances will keep the Nepal and France, has focused screens would be suspended on Berthier.” Explaining further traditional jazz music, scenog- audience captivated throughout extensively on art and music, the stage in between the artists. about the significance of the raphy imaging and sound and the show. ! collaborating and promoting Through the play of lights and show, she said, “AFK always the mediums, and exchanging video projections, visuals would tries to bring new proposals whatw we spot perspectives of the two coun- be created which would project to Nepal and this one is a good tries with performances and the musician and visuals on the example of what is currently exhibits. Continuing the trend, suspended screen. What stands done in France. Through this, Lit With LED AFK will be presenting Europe To walk down a pitch-dark based performers, Imaginary “A complete audio-visual setup street is not only scary Folklores in the Russian Culture but very inconvenient. The Centre on 17 April. shall be combined in the concert stretch from Kupondole to Patandhoka is one Imaginary Folklores repre- by IF with scenographic elements of the pitch dark roads sents the amalgamation of an and projections by visual artist around town. But there’s acoustic world music trio and a stretch that seems Alexandre Berthier.” miraculously lit up when a visual artist. The group draw you’re struggling with inspiration from India, Finland, out about the show in particular we hope to inspire local Ne- finding your way aided France, Argentina, and Canada is the projection of the visuals pali artists to conduct similar by the fuzzy light your cell phone emits. A solar is recently on their tour of the on cubical nets. Explaining the shows in the future. We can powered LED display, subcontinent. In this tour, the process, director of AFK, Anne- take reference of the live vid- mounted on top of the group looks forward to ex- Lise Heynen said, “The main eo session during the No-Jazz Pulchowk Engineering Campus doesn’t only look changing dynamics between idea of the nets is to act as a concert that was held during funky on the building but the group and the local culture base where the projections can the finale of Fête de la Musique also emits enough light of the subcontinent. Their con- be portrayed. Due to the trans- last year. The idea that was down the murky street to provide visibility. The time certs are expected to showcase parency the nets provide, after very fresh back then inspired and temperature display is both Western and Eastern cul- being properly stretched, the some artists to try the same the intent of the endeavor tural elements. To enhance the visuals can travel through to the and as a result we ended up but it lights up a portion of the road sufficiently for flavors of the East, a part of other end too.” witnessing similar shows ex- pedestrians. So, basically, the video imagery is to be shot The show is expected to pro- ecuted with perfection during knowledge and renewable in India while notes of the West vide a captivating amalgamation the concert in different places energy put to good use. will be echoing in the auditori- of music, images and light. in town.” page3 make your statement

celebrity surveillance Suraj Singh Thakuri This week, Fr!day peeks into a day of Suraj Singh Thakuri’s life. A popular face on Kantipur Television by recognition, he is currently a senior producer by profession, and an aspiring actor with his debut performance in “Karkash”. — Bijaya Adhikari

4:45 am His pets: 11:00 am He has directed Thakuri wakes up even before Suraj Singh Thakuri might have handed music videos daybreak. He readies himself to visit turtles fishes, and over the mic of the famed call-in Kollywood Planet, a gym located at 2 30 program, Call Kantipur, but his work 100 Gaushala. has now taken a newer height. He is pug the senior producer at Kantipur, so television commercials 1 he keeps himself busy with a lot of 12 assignments of upcoming and running 5:00 am programs, also handling clients and documentaries, and He reaches the gym. He starts off meetings. counting his workout session, and the day as a 10 whole, with the view of the Pashupati 9:30 am Nath temple. Suraj Singh Thakuri drops Sanvritti off to school in his car. He plays Sugam Pokhrel’s “Mero euta saathi chha” 4:00 pm 5:15 am because it’s his daughter’s favorite song. As a senior producer, Thakuri has to A hefty cardio work out coupled with look at the content and censorship 90 minutes for weights training, and „My daughter just loves the rhythm and the beats of the song. She really enjoys it. issues of the programs aired on other work outs comprises his daily Kantipur Television. He goes through gym schedule. Taking my daughter to school is a very personal and very special time of the day all of the work executed and gives a „I enjoy every activity that has to do with for me. I cherish every moment of it.‰ managerial decision of the program sweating. It makes me feel alive, and make line-up. me undergo vibrancy.‰ 2:00 pm 8:00 pm He grabs a quick bite at the canteen He reaches home. His dinner is a 10:15 am located in the office premises. simple and light meal. His evening is 8:45 am 6:30 pm dedicated to his family – his wife and He leaves from the gym and goes back Thakuri reaches office and the first After he is done with the day’s work, daughter. home. thing he does is check the papers - the he visits A G21 Production, producers dailies and entertainment tabloids. 2:30 pm of his upcoming film “Karkash”, Earlier his interests focussed more Suraj Singh Thakuri is a director directed by his good friend and film around sports and entertainment, so in his own right. He has directed maker Asif Shah. He is currently busy 8:30 pm 9:00 am he used to flip the papers from the various music videos, some with high with dubbing, promotions, and final cuts Thakuri isn’t into films, TV series or Thakuri loves Nepali cuisine. As he reaches back. Now, he takes a keen interest in acclaim and known for their excellent of the film. reading books for recreation, and there’s home, he takes a light lunch consisting politics. In his own words, he says that visualization. During the second half, no ‘Facebook time’ as he doesn’t own of the regular daal-bhat. Then, he feeds he is more interested in what went he meets people for these assignments Thakuri debuts as an actor in an account. As he has to start off his day his pets, and now he’s ready to drop his wrong with politics rather than what – listening to their songs, deriving “Karkash” and plays the character of early, so he takes a good night’s sleep daughter to school. went right. concepts and prepping for shoots. Ivan Bikram Shah and he’s off to bed early. feaissues that matter ture Nepali Diaspora: Vision Three

had started a two-vision ting rich was quite possible if their association with the na- They will start coming to Ne- demonstrated an interest and series presentation on the one was determined as with tives from a very early age and pal more as tourists than family excellence in the field of fi- Nepali diaspora in Australia, bare courage and perseverance, by learning the English lan- progenies. nance. That is a ladder that will Ibut I am closing this series you could actually strike gold. guage in the native way. (By The new generation Nepali show the way towards design- with a third vision. The first and Once there was desired wealth, native I do not mean the Ab- diaspora will be a highly com- ing economic prosperity. They second visions were respective the second generation joined origines but the mainstream of petitive class by itself. It will can get excellence in managing perspectives of the first and sec- politics and sought political Anglo-Saxons). By this means, have access to as many sources the banking sector, the min- ond generations of the Nepali power winning seats in the Sen- they will be less insecure in of knowledge and information ing sector, the industrial sector diaspora as the reflection of my ate, becoming state governors terms of subtle means of eth- and resources as are available and the business sector. Nepalis observation. The third vision I and the like, leaving nothing nic discrimination. The third to the natives because Austra- can attain excellence in the aca- am presenting is the perspective lia is a liberal country with full demic field. Even in the first of my speculation. The basis The generations of Nepali in individual freedom. But being a generation there are some Ne- of my speculation is my obser- Australia may not follow the minority group is a distinct dis- pali’s who are professors. In the vation of and comparison with Buddenbrooks trajectory, but with advantage. In that context the succeeding generations, there examples elsewhere. possibility of ascending the po- will be more entrants in the uni- I remember having read in plenty of opportunities to prosper in litical ladder will be limited. It is versity services. They can find 1970 a small foot-note story of different fields, the potential for this a universal fact that power tends ample opportunities to research three generations of an Ameri- generation is immense. to be local or native. Let me cite in different fields. There are ma- can family called Buddenbrooks some examples. In Malaysia, ny sectors at the national level in the book called Stages of Eco- materially to be desired for the generation will be much closer business and economy is in the and the global level where Ne- nomic Growth by W W Rostow. third generation. So the third to the mainstream because the hands of the Malaysian Chinese palis can be as fit and competent It implied that the first genera- generation carved out an ideal inhibition of the past will have community, technical services as any other citizen of Australia. tion worked hard to get rich, the without tangible attachments. evaporated in the second gener- are mostly occupied by the Environmental challenge is just second generation worked hard But our Nepali diasporas are ation itself. More boys and girls Malaysian Indians, but politics one. There are ample opportuni- to gain political power and the not so lucky as to represent the will indulge in interethnic love is the monopoly of the native ties in the fields of finer aspects third generation indulged in repetition of the Buddenbrooks and marriages. Families will Malays. Another example is of human taste and behavior as fine arts and other pleasures of dynamics. The third generation start getting connected through that of Fiji where an elected In- well—music, literature, paint- life because there was no more will have to strive hard as well. marriage and other forms of so- dian Fijian Prime Minister was ing and dancing are areas where charm to work either for eco- I had presented in Vision cial interaction. Old bonds will forced out by the sheer dramatic there is no end to opportunities nomic gains or political power. Two that the process of inte- be loosened but new bonds will dharna of a single native Fijian and talents. This Buddenbrooks story be- gration into the mainstream emerge. So, the Nepali diaspora who held the entire parliament My conclusion is that the longed to the gold rush era in of Australian society will have will be less bothered about old captive until a new coup de-tat third generation of the Ne- American history when get- been more strongly secured by family concerns back in Nepal. was enacted and the parliament pali diaspora’s identity is dissolved. As a result, the Fiji- fully merged into the Australian an Indians had to look forward mainstream. With this genera- to better and softer options to tion, these Nepali Australians migrate to. That predicament will bear the worries of Aus- will not come to Nepali dias- tralia as their own as much as pora because it is a small ethnic the others of the mainstream community for which grasping communities. The generations political power seems out of of Nepali in Australia may reach. not follow the Buddenbrooks However, there is plenty trajectory, but with plenty of of potential for individual opportunities to prosper in dif- excellence in various non-polit- ferent fields, the potential for ical fields. Nepali students have this generation is immense. ! blog stop An Absurd Dilemmal —Priya Shah It’s no secret that I have a few challenges right now. The loss of a loved one, the going away and the critical decision making at the head of the list, but they’re not the only items on it. I’ve been blessed with friends who are helping me with their support, their knowledge and experience. This near hermit has been stunned at how many people have come rallying to my side, and I’m really, really grateful. I’ve been given practical help. When I was too emotionally and mentally scattered to take charge of some things, one friend sat down with me, helped me tackle the monster at hand and made phone calls that I was too intimidated to make myself. Another has given me hours of listening time, letting me ramble, stumble, repeat myself, go in circles, vent and spew. Such generous gifts of time given so graciously, this is rare for me. Not to blow my own horn, but I’m usually in the role of listener or pitching in somehow. This has been an overflow of love, and it has me a bit off balance. What a problem to have, right? I’m the sort of person who generally seeks my own counsel. I try to analyze things and figure out a way to improve them on my own. I pray about things and listen for spiritual guidance. If I’m offered advice, I listen as well. Now, I seem to have more people than ever giving me advice. From some there does seem to be some pressure to take their advice with an implication that I would be regarded with less esteem if I didn’t. From others, the advice is just there if I find it helpful. Either way, I’ve always felt a strong compulsion to do things on my own, primarily to prove to myself that I can, and that means making up my own mind and choosing my own actions. Here’s the conundrum. What do you do when you receive conflicting advice that is all pretty good? I can’t say that anyone has incorrectly assessed any situation about which advice they’re offering, and I can’t say that anyone is completely accurate. It’s getting hard to distinguish between baby and bathwater, which just confirms this was one really dirty baby in the first place. I know that distancing myself from the problems for a bit would give me a better perspective, but there’s the fear that if I do step away, my procrastination will kick in and make everything worse. I’m really good at avoiding things when I want to, and now I need to stay engaged, or at least on top of my time. What all this comes down to is that my head feels like a centrifuge. I just have to have faith that the good and not so good ideas will separate themselves clearly, and I will choose wisely. In the meantime, I’m staggering from all the spins. feature Fr!day Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 5

The Will to Wheel with comfort just for the sake of of Step for miles and a pio- the environment doesn’t sound neer of cycling himself, having If there is anything that comes from riding a bicycle, it is only good—good health feasible. Despite the problems toured to most of the SAARC and good environment. So why think twice? Have the will to ride with pride. Pramesh Shrestha, Secretary of countries on his cycle puts for- KCC 2020, is optimistic about ward his thoughts saying “… — Samyak Moktan their long term vision of mak- understanding the importance here is one thing every well as makes us less dependent behind this is a long list of ing Kathmandu a cycle friendly of cycling is far more impor- Kathmandu denizen has on the expensive fossil fuels that everything that goes against a city by 2020. Apart from lobby- tant than generating awareness. in common—and age, so- we are having to import. More person willing to use a cycle. ing, KCC 2020 is encouraging You may be aware that cycling Tcial identity, and economic so, it is cost effective, and we do The absence of dedicated cycling through awareness ini- is beneficial, but just awareness status is no barrier: the instant not require a license for cycling cycle lanes, no safe crossing for tiatives. They have been running does not make a person choose we step out of our houses, we either. cyclists, facilities to park safely, a radio program with Ujyalo 90 a cycle over any other comfort- complain about the traffic and And this green preference no street lights are some infra- FM every Tuesday from 9:00 able modes of transportation. If pollution. The bowl-shaped of commuting is picking up as structural limitations that act am which tries to introduce the people can be assured of a sense valley that we live in traps in a trend and fast. There are nu- as a barrier even for those who importance of cycling as well as of security with the construc- pollutants and emissions, and merous cycling enthusiasts in would prefer to use a cycle reg- develop a cycling culture among tion of cycle lanes then there there is no escaping it. Since the youth. would definitely be an increase the topography of Kathmandu “If people can be assured of a sense of The flaw that can be noticed in the number of people adopt- makes us particularly vulnera- security with the construction of cycle on the Government’s part is a ing to use a cycle.” In addition ble, we need to begin behavioral lack of clear and specific poli- to that cycle users must them- and policy level changes at the lanes then there would definitely be cies regarding the green issue selves be smart enough to wear soonest. The fact that cycling an increase in the number of people as well as not paying due at- a helmet, reflectors, knee pads has recently picked up popular- adopting to use a cycle.” tention towards understanding among other safety accessories ity among the Valley’s residents the importance of cycling. “The or disaster is ready to strike and makes it a potentially effective the city who make their pres- ularly. Not to forget the rash Government lends us moral then the apparent blame game green initiative to begin with. ence felt at many of the cycling driving and inconsiderate be- support but what we desire starts of whose fault it is. And if the government and the events organized around the havior shown to cyclists in the from them is real, substantial Cycling in a city like ours is citizens all work towards pro- year. Some prominent institu- traffic-congested road. These support, and it is missing,” a daunting task and everybody moting the culture of cycling tions are encouraging cycling are some issues that need to be opines Aanand Mishra, Pro- knows it. The roads are con- here, we will begin addressing among their employees with addressed and people also need gram Lead of The Gen Nep (A gested, traffic jams are reaching the two stressful issues we com- several innovative campaigns. to change their outlook towards project under HCI). The Gen its optimum, four-wheelers plain about and deal with daily. And the Nepal Army’s green cycling. Kathmandu Cycle City Nep volunteers promote green dominate the entire road, ac- For Kathmandu in particu- initiative for personnel above 2020, Himalayan Climate Initia- commuting in Kathmandu by companied with pedestrians not lar, cycling is most practical. the rank of lieutenants to cycle, tive (HCI) and Step for Miles are helping setting up cycle stands abiding by traffic rules. If the Let’s start with listing the ob- walk or use public transporta- among the organizations that at public places, and have the goals of these cycling initiatives vious—cycling is a great form tion every Friday is a welcome prioritize the importance of cy- vision of setting up the com- were to be addressed soon then of exercise, it has zero negative campaign. Despite such efforts, cling, and are working towards mercially viable cycle stations definitely in the coming years effects on the environment, our the percentage of people who making it comfortable for people system across the city. a larger portion of the mass topography in addition also sup- actually use cycles to commute willing to ride a cycle. These three initiatives have a would take that chance on cy- ports cycling as within the Ring on a daily basis is negligible. With much of the youth al- common goal and a united inter- cling. And, hopefully, soon we Road there aren’t any exception- The trend of cycling is mostly ready obsessed with riding a est in envisioning our city as a Kathmandu denizens can pick ally steep uphill roads. Cycling limited to recreation and occa- motorbike or a scooter, alter- ‘Cycle friendly city’ in the distant other complaints to start our helps reduce road congestion as sional commuting. The reason ing their habit or compromising future. Rupak Khadka, President days with! ! TOP 3 eget morevents out of your weekends With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: what’s 1. CORPORATE PREMIER LEAGUE 2013 on Corporate Premier League 2013, a 5-a-side indoor league football is ready for all the corporate houses to hit a goal. 2. TAPAS FIESTA AT EL MEDITERRANEO things to do Enjoy 12 tapas including the famed Jamon Serrano, Chorizo, Queso Manchego and much more this Saturday at El Mediterraneo. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 4 5 6 3. GENNEP SUCCESS PARTY Join in the party to celebrate the projects’ success of GenNep, a national 7 8 9 10 youth initiative engaged in inspiring Nepali youths to build their careers.

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. Anubhutee

Opening Date: 3 April (Wednesday); Closing Date: 4 May (Saturday); Time: 10:00am to 6th Annual Cross-Country and “Stop being a bystander. Stand up Contact: 9841275806 5:00 pm; Venue: Newa Chen Art Gallery, Contact: 9841224753 Road Race against School Bullying.” The event www.kcc2020.com Date: 6 April (Saturday) aims at uniting people from different Newa Chhen Art Gallery is hosting an art exhibition where eight women Time: 7:30 am occupational background for a cause. On the eve of World Health Day 2013, artists will be showcasing their work of art. The theme of the exhibition—as its Venue: Patan The participants will be covering the Kathmandu Cycle City 2020, Cycle City name suggests—is experience, where the artists have their memories painted 9849247702, 9840094494 distance of 8 km from Patan to National Network Nepal is organizing a bicycle on canvases. The artists involved are Deena Shrestha, Erina Tamrakar, Jasmine College, Baluwatar. rally, advocating for better health. In National College, Center for collaboration with partners like Ministry Rajbhandari, Manju Shyaula, Pramila Bajracharaya, Sandya Silwal, Sarita Dangol Development Studies is going to and Saurganga Darshandhari. The inaugration ceremony will be held at 3:30 pm. Registration charge: Rs. 50 of Health, Department of Health and organize the 6th Annual Cross-Country Services, Nepal Dental Association, Entry Fee: Free Road Race this Saturday. The event I cycle for “Better Health” Nepal Medical Association. This is a rally is being organized for the sixth time Date: 6 April (Saturday) that encircles all cyclists with the theme consecutively. The general objective Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am of “I cycle for Better Health” There will of the race is to give message that Venue: Department of Health Services, also be a free Blood Pressure Check-up “Development is Stagnant without fuel.” Teku Qs With Sarita Dangol 3 Visual Artist/Art Educator at Newa Chhen Art Gallery About Women, By Women „Our aim is to support both contemporary and traditional Nepali artists to give exposure and the opportunity to continue with their creativity by bringing together their work to display and sell on a common platform,‰ shares Dangol.

Tell us about the exhibition. Newa Chhen was established in the year 2010, since then the gallery has been hosting different art exhibitions and art workshops. This time Newa Chhen is hosting an exhibition of eight famous Nepali women artists. The themes covered in the art works are ‘mother and child’, ‘pregnancy’, ‘women expression’, ‘speaking silent’, ‘God’, ‘mamata’, ‘and you and me’ and ‘chhaithi karma’. All the paintings will be based on the themes selected by each painter. What kind of audience are you expecting? We expect art enthusiasts, art critics, art students and art collectors. What outcome do you expect from this event? We hope the audience will realize the value of art and the power of expression through art. We expect people to appreciate and respect a woman’s experiences which the artists will showcase through their paintings. People should support art and we hope they will after visiting the exhibition. (Ashmita Rijal)

MISCELLANEOUS Mcube Chakati-Guff Date: 5 April (Friday) Human Rights Film Focus Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Nepal Venue: Chakupat, Lalitpur Closing Date: 5 April (Friday) Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Mcube Chakati-Guff is a Talk Venue: Attic Bar Series organized by Gallery [email protected]/ www.hrffn.org Mcube twice a month. The main objective of the talk show is to Human Rights Film Focus Nepal make people aware of and to (HRFFN) is a campaign dedicated to promote the Nepali art culture. strengthening human rights advocacy Mcube Chakati-Guff also helps and education in Nepal, through artists present his/her work the power of film and discussion. profile and creative process of art The power of art, especially films, creation. The talk show, sixth of is affecting social changes and can the series is titled “Clay, Ceramic be transformative. In Nepal, human and Contemporary” with the rights and social justice can help renowned ceramic artist and shape a hopeful future; the event sculptor Gopal Kalapremi. He promotes this message through creates terracotta pottery in different varieties and genres of modernized forms. The decorated films. artist’s works are more diverse Free entry, however, donations from and have the feel of ultra modern Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000 will be accepted. tendencies. events Fr!day Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 7

stall and cyclist will be provided with By thoroughly integrating theory and Venue: Brian’s Grill House, 9851006419/9841188257 a Health/Safety Souvenir from the practice in this workshop, students will Charkhal Road. collaborative partners. develop the tools to produce informed, This event is a celebration of the intelligent and creative films and Brian’s Grill house a popular Nepali New Year perfect for all age Cross-Cultural Documentary contribute directly to critical cultural restaurant which boasts of being groups. The entire family can enjoy Storytelling Workshop practice. Screenings and discussions Nepal’s most authentic North BBQ, live music, special drinks, Starting Date: 9 April (Tuesday) will be based on short award winning American cuisine and cocktail bar bonfire along with good food and Closing Date: 14 April (Sunday) animated films, documentaries covering is organizing a party. The theme of DJ sessions. The venue will be Time: 10:00 am -5:00 pm Nepal, India, Africa, European views of this event is Flashback: Back to the turned into a lush space featuring Venue: Sattya Media Arts Collective, Nepal and more. ‘90s. DJ Role-X is the DJ for the a dance floor, lounge area and an Jawalakhel event and highlights include live outside terrace overlooking the Apply online at: www.sattya.org Cost: Rs. 2000 music performances by Sohan Rai, marvelous view of Kataunti River. Paramita R.L Rana and the Band. Deluxe packages include room This workshop introduces students to Three scholarships available for Rs. The event is supported by ECS accommodations, complimentary the techniques, concepts and theories 1000 each. Fr!day, Vital Records, Carlsberg breakfast, dinner buffet, welcome of documentary making, with particular Beer, Invenio Wine. drink and more. emphasis on the theoretical and practical aspects of film production. The MUSIC AND PARTIES Beyond 2069-Toast to 2070 Entry free for children below seven aim of the workshop is to help students Back to the ‘90s Date: 13 April (Saturday) years of age. develop a critical understanding and Time: 2:00 pm Date: 5 April (Friday) Deluxe package cost: Rs. 4000 appreciation of the documentary form. Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Royal Beach Camp

Disclaimer: Fr!day does not endorse any event printed, mentioned or listed in the publication. Event participants are advised to cross-refer to sources for validation. Australian Big Day Out 2013 Date: 6 April (Saturday); Time: 11:30 am to 6:00 pm; Venue: Moksh, Jhamsikhel; Contact: 9802051400 Australian Big day Out is an attempt to bring forth the Australian way of life by showcasing its world class universities, music, food and wine. The event is an effort to replicate a typically Australian Sunday afternoon with friends and family enjoying the music and BBQ while enjoying refreshing drinks. The event welcomes any Australian based product to come and be a part of the event. And all those who want to enjoy an Aussie weekend are welcome to join in and enjoy. Entry Fee: Rs. 300 Qs With Subhashkar Raj Rajkarnikar 3Managing Director of A&S Events and Ideas An Aussie Weekend Enjoy a relaxing weekend Aussie style·there will be food, drinks, prizes, and products and services that bring a glimpse of Âthe land down underÊ to our hometown. What are the elements included in the event? The event will be inaugurated by the Australian Ambassador to Nepal Susan Grace and will be open to public from 11:30 am onwards and will go on till 6:00 pm. There are seven top University booths namely Monash University, Curtin University, Macquarie University, UTS University of Wollongong, Australian Catholic University and Central Queensland University joining the event. The students can meet university representatives in person where the universities will be distributing lots of free promotional materials. There will be live music, food and beverage stalls and lots of door prizes. What are the highlights that you’d like to point out? Dragon Air in association with Cathay Pacific is sponsoring two return tickets to Australia as a door prize which is one of the exciting factors in the event. Various wine vendors will be providing wine tasting sessions. There will also be live music, food and beverage stalls and lots of door prizes. While for the participants it’s a very good platform to showcase and launch their new product line. What are you expecting out of the event? We hope that by the end of the event visitors will have a better sense of Australia and that they would have enjoyed the diverse music, foods and beverages on offer. We sincerely anticipate that the students will have a chance to talk to various universities about their career options while the others get a chance to let loose and enjoy the day. (Ashmita Rijal) promote motorcycle adventures as a Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm safe, enjoyable, adventure sport that Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap, Exhibition spurts tourism and brings economic Road eget morevents out of your weekends benefit to people in the remotest parts 9813422986 of Nepal. Premier International College All Nepal Ticket Price: Rs. 4800 per person Inter College Band Competition is ready including two nights’ accommodation to hit the stage this year with its second with breakfast edition. Selected five bands from the mark your auditions will compete with each other calendar Mero Rashtra Mero at the grand finale with various guest Pahichan bands. The winning band will bag a cash events in the next few weeks Date: 4 April (Thursday) prize of Rs. 50,000 along with a 10-track Venue: Basantapur Dabali album contract. The first runner-up will This festival intends to showcase our win a cash prize of Rs. 30,000. Individual rich culture and customs. They will prizes for best vocals, best guitarist, best also showcase the largest national drummer and best bassist will receive flag and also distribute national flags cash prizes and other gift hampers. Tuborg Stage International to all the participants. A peace rally Registrations will open soon. from Shanti Batika to Basantapur, Registration fee: Rs. 5,000 Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC), face painting, music and dance are which has been facilitating music, dance, some of the major highlight of this MusikFilm Festival drama, art and craft camps for children program. FAIR AND EXPO aged 6 to 13, is organizing a Spring Camp Opening Date: 10 April (Wednesday); Closing Date: 14 April (Sunday); Time: 6:00 pm this April. Activities include Music Day Photokipa 2 onwards; Venue: Moksh, Backyard Food Joint & Pub, Tings Tea Lounge, Purple Haze, Reggae (music workshops, musical games, kids’ MUSIC AND PARTIES Opening Date: 19 April (Friday) Café & Pub, Fluid Bar, House of Music and Kasi Restaurant; Contact: www.facebook.com/ choir, percussion workshop), Adventure Closing Date: 21 April (Sunday) tuborg.com.np Imaginary Folklores Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Day (a tour to social sites inside Opening date: 17 April (Wednesday); Kathmandu Valley), Social Awareness Venue: Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Festival is an endeavor of Tuborg to bring Time: 6:00 pm onwards; 4416208, www.photokipa.com music and film together and buttress its association with both the art forms. Day (outdoor visit), Camp Mela (magic Venue: Russian Culture Center; This festival will screen films on legends of various music genres at various shows, games, certificate distribution), 4241163 After the success of the first Photokipa venues around Kathmandu. Opening with Pink Floyd at Moksh on 10 April, arts and craft, dance and more. last year, the photography and digital Imaginary Folklores Ensemble this festival will showcase rare films over eight select venues for three days. BBQ at Summit Every Friday imaging expo is back. This year they Introducing a brand new experience with classic and acclaimed films on the represents the coming together of Date: 5 April (Friday) plan to bring in series of entertaining, legends from all genres of music, Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Festival a trio from the acoustic world and Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm interactive events which will help is tipped to be the beginning of a new experience in music-appreciation. a visual artist. The group creates in promotion of brands and the Venue: Summit Hotel, Kupondole a blend of warm, engaging music Contact: 5521810, 5524694 entire industry with an international Entry: Invitees only and captivating visual imagery. exposure. Exhibitors from India, With a variety of selections such as Imaginary Folklore is the output of China, USA, Korea, Singapore, Japan Fillet stake, Chicken sausage, Chicken today’s globalized world with imprints and the domestic market is expected grill, Baked potatoes, Garlic bread, and influences from India, Finland, at the exposition. The exhibition will Vegetable kebab, Summit special BBQ France, Argentina and Canada. The showcase different sectors of the Qs sauce the Summit Hotel BBQ will turn group derives its inspiration from imaging workflow such as image input your Fridays into a feast. You will also this very cultural diversity creating and equipment accessories, image have a choice of desserts and salad. music which is not only steeped in the processing, image storage and image Saurav Karanjeet traditions of classical and jazz music output and service respectively. Manager/ Brand Marketing of Tuborg Italian Food and Film Festival but which also integrates the latest 3 Opening date: 9 April (Tuesday) in digital arts. The group composes, Entrance fee: Rs. 100 (50 percent Closing date: 28 May (Tuesday) improvises and plays its own music, discount for students) Marking Legends Time: 6:00 pm images and scenography. Venue: Black Pepper Café and Pub, Entry Fee: Entry is free, but passes The Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Festival aims to open up Jhamsikhel, Patan Disclaimer: [email protected] must be collected from Alliance Fr!day does not endorse any event another meeting ground for music lovers, singers/songwriters, film Française Kathmandu printed, mentioned or listed in the The coming Tuesdays provide you an makers from Nepal and all over the world to come together. publication. Event participants are opportunity to get familiar with the Inter College Band Competition advised to cross-refer to sources How will the event evenings go, what is the basic format? Italian—come watch the famous Italian moving pictures and feast on authentic Opening Date: 1 May (Wednesday) for validation. The first day shall start off at Moksh, Jhamsikhel, on 10 April with the film Closing Date: 1 June (Saturday) Pink Floyd at Pompeii. Typically, the evening would begin with an opening Italian cucina. The second Italian Food introduction to Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Festival. The speaker and Film festival presents a wide will also talk about the Legend and the film to be screened. The film will be selection of Italian movies and Italian screened with a break in between where guests can get drinks and tidbits. delicacies. Dinner with starters, main Film resumes. After the screening is over, the live band will play select cover course and desserts will be followed songs as a tribute to the legendary artist/ band. Crowd mingles, socializes right after the screening of the movie. and generally enjoys the good vibes. The menu differs each day so make sure you know what the menu is before What are the major attractions of the event? selecting the movie. Series of close-ups of Rock Music’s great lost, but eternal names, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain, all of which are Limited seats available, booking in ‘members’ of the infamous Club 27, and by whom the former would have advance is recommended. been 70 years old this year. We have an exciting line up of films dedicated Price: Rs. 950 to Club 27. Also acclaimed films like Uprising: Hip Hop and LA Riots, which play a vital role in bringing the Hip Hop genre to mainstream. We plan Nepali New Year’s at Sukute to bring a notable artist/speaker to speak about the movie before each Beach Camp screening. Each of the movies will be followed by a well know artist/band Date: 14 April (Sunday) who will pay tribute to each of the artists featured by playing their cover Venue: Sukute Beach numbers. 9841082524, 9851014141 What is the significance of TSIMF? An event managed by Maya Records will Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Festival is without borders, it give you a chance to enjoy rafting and celebrates music and the lives of inspirational icons and legends. An live performance by Kitcha Band this important part of the Festival is to inspire local Nepali movie industry Nepali New Year. You will be provided to make interesting portraits of local artists and create great content on with lunch, dinner and breakfast. The Nepali Icons and Legends. We want to make this festival an annual event in ticket price includes transportation and Tuborg’s Music Calendar and screen the best films, taking the audience one accommodation facility. step closer to their favorite artists. Tuborg Stage International MusikFilm Ticket price: Rs. 3,900 (with rafting), Festival is a platform for exchange of music across cultural divides and Rs. 3,400 (without rafting); 15 percent borders. (Ashmita Rijal) discount for group and family Enfield Rendezvous and Poker Run football, played between corporate MISCELLANEOUS Opening Date: 13 April (Saturday); houses. Though not a professional Closing Date: 15 April (Monday); Corporate Premier League league, the matches have their own Venue: From Kathmandu to Pokhara 2013 professional rules, terms and condition. and back to Kathmandu; Closing Date: 5 April (Friday) CPL expects this event to promote Contact: 4415769, www. Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm interaction and a healthy rapport enfieldpokerrun.com Venue: Futsal Arena, GAA, Thamel among different corporate houses. Contact:42599767, 42381834, Entry fee: Free for spectators The fifth episode of Enfield Rendezvous 9851089578, KJC Spring Camp - Redefined and Poker Run organized by Sacred [email protected] Summits is around the corner. This Opening Date: 1 April (Monday) signature event will have Enfield and Closing Date: 12 April (Tuesday) Dust off those cleats! It is Futsal time classic bike riders together for a day’s Time: 10 am to 5 pm for the corporate world. With the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. This Venue: Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory theme “Shed the suit and tie. Hit the edition of the Run is expected to have (KJC), Jhamsikhel grass”, Corporate Premier League over 100 riders from Nepal, India and 5013554; [email protected] (CPL) 2013 is 5-a-side indoor league other parts of the world. It is also to events FrFr!day!day Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 9

making, extempore and team building. Then, the winners for each of these the week that was categories were declared. Ace Institute of Management bagged the first position with their strong team work and brilliant performance throughout event reviews of the the event. Modern Indian School and Kathmandu University School of Management stood second and third past week respectively in the competition. All the winners were awarded with trophies by Sudhir Shrestha, Business Development Many other renowned as well as budding Executive of merojob.com. The Monthly poets recited their poems in a number of languages like Nepali, Bhojpuri, English, Poemandu Hindi, Urdu and Maithili. Suprasanna Aryal Cube Goes Kathmandu, 21 March The Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar on full of audiences gathered for the Glamorous Human Rights, Sexual Orientation launch. On the occasion of International Poetry and Gender Identity (SOGI) held Battle of the Brains Suprasanna Aryal “In an attempt to bring out music loved Day, B.P. Koirala India Nepal Foundation Kathmandu, 22 March in Kathmandu on 22-23 March and Embassy of India Kathmandu 2013 brought together state and civil by people of all ages, we have come up launched “Poemandu”, a poetry recital Continued from page 1 society organizations from Asia- with this album,” shared Yadav Kharel, Eren Shrestha the Music Director. series, scheduled to take place on a Lalitpur, 22 March Pacific region that are working to monthly basis. A number of poetry Monica Dahal was the showstopper for protect the human rights of sexual the fashion show. The participants got “More than just work, bringing out the lovers were assembled in the Nepal The seventh edition of KCM Career and gender minorities. The Ministry of album was a learning process for us. Bharat Library in the Nepal Airlines Club Battle of the Brains was to enjoy a DJ session with DJ Krison. Women, Children and Social Welfare, The event ended with a Salsa party that We got to learn a lot during the entire Corporation Building, Sundhara, on successfully completed on 22 March Government of Nepal in association process,” shared Swaroop Raj Acharya. Thursday at 2:00 pm for the inauguration which saw battle of mental strength begun after 10:00 pm and continues with Civil Society organizations of the into the night. With Sanjeeb Baraili on the guitar, both of the program and to listen to the between seven management colleges of region organized the seminar. Minister the brothers sang two songs each, and poetry recitals by some poets. the valley to bag the title, Battle of the for the aforementioned Ministry, the performance ended with a duo Brains 2013. Riddhi Baba Pradhan, was the chief from them on the music track of the The inauguration was marked with guest of the inaugural ceremony. remarks from the Deputy Chief of The event was organized by merojob. On Sexual song “ali ali iimandari”. Mission, Jaideep Mazumdar, Chancellor com in association with Everest Bank Orientation and The inaugural9 ceremony started 11 of Nepal Academy, Bairagi Kainla, and Ltd and supported by Shibako Auto exactly at 5:00 pm with a welcome National poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire. Trading and ECS Teenz magazine. After Gender Identity speech by Upendra Prasad Adhikary, “Today is a very important day for all the an opening ceremony, the competitions Samyak Moktan Joint Secretary of the same Ministry. A Multihued poets, and I am much honored to be a of the following categories took Kathmandu, 22 March A short video by the UN Secretary- part of this event,” remarked Ghimire. place: debate, quiz, case study, ad General was aired where he spoke of the need to address the agendas of Fr!day @The the LGBTI and assured both the UN and himself would work to defend Factory and uphold their issues. Sunil Babu Akriti Shilpakar Pant emphasized on the status of Kathmandu, 29 March LGBTI movement in Nepal and also appreciated the efforts of civil society, The doors for yet another Fr!day private sector in creating a more @ The Factory party were opened inclusive society. The closing remark at 6:00 pm sharp. The event held was given by Dinesh Hari Adhikary, every last Friday of the month, had a Secretary of the same Ministry. A Holi theme, but had no use of color spectacular cultural performance powders. Instead the party came alive was staged by members of the Blue with colorful lightings and music and a Diamond Society. performance by Overdrive with some fabulous acoustic numbers that got the crowd head-bobbing. The Factory also introduced a custom menu for The Launch of the evening along with some colorful “Pusta” cocktails to compliment the theme. Suprasanna Aryal DJ Kranti took over soon after the Kathmandu, 23 March clock struck eight. He got the crowd Satya Raj Acharya and Swaroop Raj grooving to some trance and techno Acharya’s new music album “Pusta” music. Sticking to the theme, the DJ was launched at Sarwanam Theater, also played with some colorful work on Kalikasthan. The program started off the projection screen. With a full house at around 3:00 pm, with the theater audience, the party continued till the wee hours of the night. hallofframe

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Story-time with Kathalaya 28 March, DECC

With the objective of promoting literature for children, Kathalaya Publication printed two books, “Rebecca” and Rajeev Dhar Joshi, CEO of Kathalaya, thanked the associates for helping Kathalaya to come up with these “Prerana Ra Laalpeela”. Both the books are related to children’s psychology, their perception and behavior. The publications and declared to distribute each book in more than 250 schools. “Rebeeca” and “Prerana Ra books were launched by Prof. Abhi Subedi, chief guest of the program, who congratulated the authors for the Laalpeela” cost Rs. 135 and Rs. 125 respectively. unique notion brought in the books. 1. Sharan Shrestha, Victor Pradhan, Abhi Subedi, BuddhiSagar and Rajiv Dhar Joshi 2. Sangeeta Thapa “The comic book, Rebeeca shows the mental, physical and emotional transformation of children during their 3. Dilbhushan Pathak childhood,”said the writer, Saurav Kiran Shrestha. On the other hand, “Prerana Ra Laalpeela”, written by Buddhi Sagar and Rumana Husain, is about the story of friendship between a Nepali village girl and a Pakistani bird.

1 2 3 4 5 Internations at the Poolside 26 March, Soaltee Crowne Plaza Qatar Airways sponsored a get together for the Internations group. The event started at around 6:30 pm at the poolside of Soaltee Crowne Plaza. The evening was an opportunity for people coming from different nations of the globe to meet and interact. Everyone enjoyed the cocktail evening. The event proved to be a unique platform for expatriates and Nepalis alike to network and interact with each other. 1.Ramdas Shivram 2. Haruka Katarao 3. Sima Javed 4. Nalin Mandiratta 5.Srikant Srinivasamadhavan

“Karkash” Makes Some Noise 1 28 March, Kumari Hall The theatrical trailer and posters of “Karkash” were launched on 28 March at Kumari Cinema Hall in the presence of its crew members, actors, some of the most acclaimed media personalities, media people and members of Nepali film fraternity. Slated to release on 14 June, “Karkash” also marks the debut of Suraj Singh Thakuri, probably the most accounted VJ in Nepali Television. Accompanying Thakuri are Satya Raj Acharya and Raymon Das Shrestha, both returning to the silver screen in their second film, along with Daya Hang Rai, Looniva Tuladhar, Rajan Ishan, Harshika Shrestha, Ragini Khadgi, Joseph Sebastian, Shishir Bangdel, Catalijne Janssen, and veteran actor Rajendra Khadgi. At the event, Shah shared that the film is of dark humor genre, but however the experience of making the film was far beyond being dark. He said, “This film is about friends, made by friends. Everyone involved in the crew are very close friends.” The film is produced by Asim Shah, who is also the MD of the film’s banner, A G21 Production Pvt. Ltd. “With the unveiling of our first look trailer and posters, we have planned other activities before the film hits theatres,” the producer shared. 1. Ananda K Maharjan and Sushan Prajapati 2.Satya Raj Acharya, Asif Shah and Suraj Singh Thakuri 3. Karma 4. Raymon Shrestha 5. Shailendra D Karki

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Expressions of Devotion 8 9 24 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery Last Sunday marked the return of two senior printmakers, Uma Shankar Shah and Dr. Seema Sharma Shah to the walls of Siddhartha Art Gallery. A host of diplomatic missions were present at the inauguration, where the Indian ambassador Jayant Prasad opened the exhibition. Many artists were present at the event, specially ones who have had the opportunity to grow under the tutelage of the Shahs. As it was the first time, the couple has exhibited together in the same space, the collection of works were vast and enthralling. Uma Shankar’s prints worked with the imagery of the epic Ramayana, similarly Dr. Seema’s work reveled in religious motifs through the depictions of various avatars. 1. Kapil Mani Dixit, Bidhata KC and Kurchi Das Gupta 2.Uma Shankar Shah 3.Seema Shah 4.Sergey V Velichkin 5.Peter Bodde 6.Jayant Prasad 7.Prithivi Pande 8. Mahima Singh and Saroj Mahoto 9. Marcos Duprat, Pratima Pande and Elmer Amrim

1 2 3 1 2 Celebrating the Success of Volunteerism 2 April, Chandbagh School The Gen Nep’s first success party and press meet was held at the Chandbagh School premises. The event highlighted the success of the projects that The Gen Nep has been undertaking together with honoring the efforts of the volunteers who helped in the projects. 4 A Confluence of Cultures 3 4 The event started at 10:00 am with a welcome speech by Anil Chitrakar followed by a video 22 March, Patan Museum presentation of all the works The Gen Nep team has been doing. An inspirational speech Friday evening at Patan Museum’s premise was artistic and was given by the President of the Chaudhary melodious with an exhibition and musical performances by Nepali Group, Binod Chaudhary where he talked of and Japanese artists assembled for an event titled “Harmony Nepal humble beginnings and taking the right step at Japan 2013”. the right time. A public service announcement The program commenced at 4:00 pm with an exhibition of paintings about the “Hamri Bahini – The Green Angels” and sculptures by the artists Sugimoto Junichiro, Imamura Keiko, project was released in the event. This project Shardha Chitrakar, Om Khatri, Gyanendra Bibas, Ram Palpali and has helped some 68 disadvantaged women get Laxman Bhujel. The program proceeded with musical performances direct or indirect employment. Three slam poets by Sassa Yasuko (Sansimen), Sawan Joshi (Sitar), Suresh Raj 5 from the ‘Word Warriors’ wowed the audience Bajracharya (Sarod), Firoj Bajracharya (Guitar), Milesh Tandukar with their expressive skills. The event ended (Tabla) and Tazawa Yoshitaka (Keyboard). Morita Minako “Meena” with certificate distribution to all the 125 hard also received a huge round of applause from the audience for her working volunteers of Gen Nep. wonderful performance of the Indian classical Odissi dance. 1.Binod Chaudhary 2.Prashant Singh Addressing the audience, Sawan Joshi, the Sitar player shared, “While 3.Anil Chitrakar 4.Nirnaya Shrestha my stay in Japan, I realized that Nepali tradition and music is really 5.Shreya Sotang beautiful but we hardly make attempts to make it recognizable at 5 the international level. By organizing such events, I hope we will be successful in bringing forth the traditional music.” The event was organized and managed by Nepal Japan Art Culture Exchange Society and Phase Media & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. It aimed at strengthening intercultural understanding between Nepal and Japan through art and music. 1.Kiyohiko Hamada 2. Kunio Takahashi 3.Jyovan Bhuju and Reecha Dhital 4. Morita Minako ‘Meena’. 5.Suresh Raj Bajracharya

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Cricket and Cocktails 31 March, Soaltee Crowne Plaza A cocktail dinner was jointly hosted by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) with the objective to establish affable relationships with the ten participant countries of ACC Twenty 20 Cup 2013. The 5 6 7 event saw cricketers and officials from the participating countries in the ongoing cricket tournament. The event started with a welcome speech by Ashok Nath Pyakuryal, General Secretary of CAN who welcomed audiences present at the hall of Soaltee Crowne Plaza. It was followed by a short speech of Yubaraj Lama, Member Secretary of National Sports Council, who thanked ACC for giving Nepal an opportunity to organize ACC Twenty 20 Cup cricket tournament, 2013. Also, souvenirs of ACC Twenty 20 Cup 2013 were handed to different match officials, and then Jaya Kumar Nath Shah, Ex- president of CAN, was honored for his lifetime dedication and work towards enhance the cricketing scene in Nepal. The event also included different cultural music and dance performances which entertained the crowd thoroughly. 1.Ashok Nath Pyakural 2.Shakti Gauchan 3.Yuvraj Lama 4.Paras Khadka 5. Tarini Bikram Shah 6. Jaya Kumar Nath Shah 7.Tanka Angbuhang entertainment let the good times begin Men, Words and Metaphors — Isha Gharti

al Bahadur Thapa (Balu), Prakash: “I use to be a vora- Bal Bahadur: “Fiction stories Kisheb Sigdel and cious reader as well, so much so are what I mostly write”. I enjoy Prakash Subedi, repre- that I read all the books in the writings with a gritty, dark es- Bsent the Nepali poets/ library of my school in Baglung. sence and meticulous details.” writers of the new generation. This habit naturally turned into What is the first book you Over the last decade, in addi- a passion for writing.” read that had a significant tion to their powerful writing, Keshab: “I grew up in a politi- impact on your life? they have been very active in the cal family, so from a very young Keshab: “Sumnima by B.P literary scene. They have con- age, I was naturally sensitized Koirala was my first book. Apart tributed to the theatre and film towards social and political is- from that Anne Sexton’s writing scenario and have been active sues. I remember reading Maxim inspired me in the early days.” through organizations such as Gorky’s “Mother” and having a Prakash: “I can’t remember Society of Nepalese Writers in powerful surge of emotions. I my first book and there are a English (NWEN), Literary As- got into writing so that I could lot of inspirational writers to sociation of Nepal (LAN) and voice such issues, from my own choose from, for instance, Wal- Devkota Study and Research perspective.” lace Stevens, Fredrick Nietzsche Center (DSRC). Apt with skills, substance “Most of the writings don’t look Being an academician your- fundamentals and rationality. and a will to contribute to na- like it has been written by a Nepali selves, what views do you It is my medium to connect the tional literature, they are a have on the academic sce- mind with the body, to find the strong force to be reckoned with. nor seems representative of the nario of literature? essential life force and also con- Steadily gaining national and in- Nepali society.” Bal Bahadur: “There are a nect to my roots.” lot of issues with the academic ternational recognition, they are What does the future hold sector of literature, the most slowly changing the scene of Can you tell us more about for you and your organiza- and B.P Koirala.” prominent among them is the English writing in Nepal. your writing styles? tions? Bal Bahadur: “Dostoevsky‘s politicization of universities and Prakash: “I mostly write po- Prakash: “The three of us What made you get into lit- Crime and Punishment, was the colleges and also the irregulari- ems, prose and essays. I enjoy along with Jeebesh Rayamajhi erature? first book to have a major impact. ties of teachers, students and religious or philosophical base have formed an organization Bal Bahadur: “I used to read Leo Tolstoy and other Russian terms/sessions, are disappoint- writings.” called Asian Center for Hu- a lot when I was young, every- writers along with Thomas Har- ing.” Keshab: “As I mentioned ear- manities (ACH). All the different thing from Hindi comics, like dy are my favorites.” Keshab: “The political hold lier, I like writing ‘issue based’ organizations we are associated Bankelal to Prakash Kobit to within the faculty as well as the stuff, mostly as essays. I don’t What do you think of the with, we are attempting to bring Thomas Hardy, which is what campuses is so strong, that it be- have much patience for long English writing scenario in together under its wing. ACH inspired me to write, though comes almost impossible to get descriptive details, so I enjoy Nepal? will work in various branches of I only started writing after I ahead based solely on ones po- writings that are in a more con- Bal Bahadur: “Undoubtedly Humanities; Keshabji will take graduated.” tential.” cise and precise format.” a lot is happening lately due to charge of work concerning In- Prakash: “The growing brain the increase in the numbers of ternational relations and social drain issue in the area of Hu- writers and readers. Some of the sciences, Balu will focus on re- manities poses a huge problem. writers have been enjoying con- search, Jeebesh on performing The best minds, not just in Ne- siderable international success, and visual art and I will focus pal, but worldwide are choosing as well. Nonetheless, my concern on literature. It is still a work in technical or financial fields, for is there is an essential problem progress and hopefully you will better financial rewards; leav- of a lack of ‘Nepaliness’. Most hear a lot more about ACH in ing the humanities sector, which of the writings don’t seem rep- the future.” shoulders the responsibility of resentative of the Nepali society Keshab: “Apart from that, we producing thinkers, visionaries and the ‘Nepali flavor’ seems to are all also working on our in- and humanitarians with limita- be missing.” dividual upcoming books and tions.” Prakash: “English literature is other writings. We will also be growing exponentially in Nepal, Why do you write? participating in various confer- Movies at QFX but, as Bal said, a vital aspect of Keshab: “I feel that there is ences and literary festivals, like it is missing. I do not see the in- a lot of formality everywhere. the one being held in Agra on Chashme Baddoor tegration of class as in the case One has to play the role they see the second week of March.” ! Release Date: 5 April of Indian literature in English, The storyline of the movie is based on you in. Through my writings the lives of three room-mates. which seems to have integrated I try to break away from these Director: David Dhawan the various classes in it, making Cast : Ali Zaffar, Rishi Kapoor, Juhi pretensions and formalities and Chawla, Siddhartha Malhotra, Anupam it all the more distinctly Indian. Kher, Divyendu Sharma, Tapsee Pannu, for that moment just to be my- Ayaz Khan Our English literature speaks self.” mostly of elites and some of the Prakash: “Writing is my Vigilante 3D working class, but the stories of Release Date: 5 April means of maintaining sanity. As the extremely infectious diseases by IronMan 3D most Nepalis is left untold.” I write in an attempt to make the name of Lust, Anger and Greed gets Release Date: 3rd May hold of and corrupts every living soul, the Keshab: “I agree with them, sense of it all; the chaos, the ev- inhumane side of such individuals gets Tony Stark uses his ingenuity to more dominant. Vigilante 3D recounts fight those who destroyed his but in spite of these drawbacks, eryday, all of it. It is my search, a the tale of few such individuals who are private world and soon goes up infected but unaware. against his most powerful enemy documentation and research are relentless quest for rationality.” yet: the Mandarin. Director:Dpendra K Khanal on the rise, which is very positive Director: Shane Black Bal Bahadur: “Through writ- Cast: Raj Ghimire, Priyanka Karki, Menuka Pradhan, Shanker Acharya, Subash Thapa, Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Guy and serves the Nepali literature ing I try to look for vitality, the Shikha Shahi, Arjun Gurung Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow activities very well.” entertainment Fr!day Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 13 Going Live Women artists performing at Baluwatar An Artist’s Performance Performance art is a multi dimensional, interaction between the audience and the artist. The same performance could have a different impact on different sets of audiences according to the variables of space and time.

erformance art is one like ritual, or work-like tasks or the earlier days followed by Jupi- amongst the numerous daily activity. ter Pradhan , Mahima Singh, Salil This performance organized by sat at in between a doorway half genres of art, which is The 1960s and 1970s coincided Kanika, Saurganga Darshandhari, Lasanaa, had a group of women body inside and half outside the Ppresented “live”, usually by with the rise of second-wave of Sunil Sigdel, Suresh Basnet, Prithi- artists with faces veiled with one room, torn between two worlds, the artist and sometimes with col- feminism, where numerous wom- vi Shrestha to name a few still end of a sari and the other end dreamland and homeland, swaying laborators or performers. You can en artists turned to performance practicing the art. trailing on the ground. They be- unsure of ones existence. go as far as the mid 20th century to as a confrontational new medium In 2012 Alive Performance Art gan by stopping the traffic for a At Haifa Museum reacting in trace the dawning of performance that encouraged the release of Event was orgainzed by Bindu, minute and when police interfered accordance to the space she fitted art in the west. However, though frustrations at social injustice and a space for artists, as a workshop they raised their veils and started herself into a niche, with her suit- the term “Performance Art” hadn’t the ownership of discussion about with renowned performance art- “We’re moving backwards” was case, taking out belongings from yet been coined till the mid 20th women’s sexuality. This permitted ist, Seiji Shimoda, artist and director the only reply given by the par- the suitcase, beginning to occupy- century, the Dadaists, Bauhaus, self-expression in art by women, Nippon International Performance ticipants to puzzled pedestrians ing more and more space adjusting Beatniks, installation and concep- allowing them to speak and be Art Festival – NIPAF and two of passing by. People from various herself to the new environment, tual artists were all the forerunners heard as never before. his students accompanying him genres, journalist, students artists, marking her territory with a tape of performance art. Nepal saw its first performance Hamada Miri and Tachi Akane. common people joined in making and with the help of a cloth ex- By 1970, performance art be- in 1995 with Gopal Kalapremi per- tending her boundaries encircling came a global term, and got more forming at Sundarijal on the theme The foremost purpose of more and more people into her specific. “Performance Art” meant of ‘Earth, Body, Mind’. Early 2000 performance art has almost always space building a new community. that it was live, and it was art, not saw another performance by Ash- been to challenge the conventions of She culminated her performance theater. The medium can be very mina Ranjit in the group exhibit by thanking the audience for being powerful and communicative. It ‘Bichalit Bartaman’, a retrospective traditional forms of visual art. a part of her new family. was a form of art that could not of contemporary life. Most per- Of late, violence against wom- more than 300 individuals partici- Lasanaa invited Tamar Raban, be bought, sold or traded as a formances are inspired by a need en, focused on discrimination pating in the performance. Present to tour and view the art scene of commodity. Performance artists of the time. A painting or sculp- based on sexuality, and many cases day contemporary art interrogates Nepal in early 2013. The founder saw (and see) the movement as a ture cannot talk enough, it is very concerning women’s issues and the various happenings of society. of A Centre for Performance Art means of taking their art directly limited, whereas performances de- rights, numerous cases of sexual In December 2012, Ran- at Israel, Raban is a leading per- to a public forum. It’s a sort of mand expression and movement harassment and assaults, robbing, jit recently took part in the Zaz formance artist of Israel. She social commentary on the purity and this is very easily understood depriving basic rights etc have re- Festival, event of “Performance claims that performance art in Is- of art. The foremost purpose of by audiences. The continuation of cently raised awareness and given Art Platform”, which hosts per- rael dates back to the early 1970s performance art has almost always performance art at that time can rise to protests like Occupy Balu- formance artists from around the and that this form of art is very been to challenge the conventions be credited majorly to “Sutra” an watar Satyagraha. Nepali artists world at Israel. Sharing her ex- popular there. Her institution of- of traditional forms of visual art. art organization which promoted also supported this cause and made perience she says that Israel, has fers a one-year workshop but soon Performance art borrows styles various forms of art nationally as a thought provoking performance a long history in performance a three-year course will be imple- and ideas from other forms of art, well as internationally. Nepal saw based on whatever is happening arts compared to Nepal. Usually mented. “It is not something one or sometimes from other forms of Ashmina Ranjit, Gopal Kalapremi, around— law, social and political artists are invited to do a certain can teach, working with various activity not associated with art, Subina Shrestha performing in upheavals— and raising questions. performance but here the organiz- established artists helps to groom ers wanted the artist to feel the this art.” provided space and perform ac- With art organizations like cordingly. The subject and topic ArtNepal, Bindu, Lasanaa and ma- of the performance was totally ny more conducting workshops dependent on the artist. Ranjit and promoting this art form, the observed the environment around potential for growth seems im- her and sensed a feeling of lack mense. However, what we can be of belonging amongst the people certain of is that Nepal will defi- there as most are migrants from nitely see more performances as various parts of the world and Lasanaa is preparing for an inter- decided her performance on this national event in 2014 focusing on base. At the space provided, she the genre. !

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— Gita Limbu

domestic and international mar- It may have taken some time kets. It’s time we became aware for us to embrace coffee drinking that increase in exports reflects over chhiya but with more and the marketability and preferred more coffeehouses popping up taste of Nepali coffee in the all over the Valley, we can only international market (Korea, Ja- assume that espresso enjoyment pan, Germany, and the U.S.). will continue to flourish. !

The pursuit of perfection A shot of espresso, no matter how perfect, is not the cup of tea for many of us living in Nepal. It takes a true coffee aficionado to savor an espresso, in all its rich, aromatic and velvety glory and for that we have Illy coffee. What stands out for Illy coffee is the amount of attention they expend into their coffee – from harvest to sale – in their pursuit of perfection. It’s known for its distinct taste and aroma perfected with a light balance. Shunning Robusta coffee The espresso experience feine, espresso is the base of a is pulled “long” to maximize caf- beans, Illy’s uses a singular variety of coffee drinks. There feine. unique blend made with Enjoying an espresso is quite 100 percent Arabica beans, the social experience, being seems to be an espresso drink As the name says, an espres- which is used in three roast known for its association with to fit anyone’s taste. Popular so is expressly made for you. It variations – normal, dark roast and decaffeinated. The beans are sourced drinks are the café latte and is freshly prepared and enjoyed and bought directly from coffee growers, who are trained and educated by cafés, because of the specialized Illy, from nine different countries including Brazil, Central America, India and equipment and skill required. cappuccino while lesser known immediately. Scognamiglio says Africa. Most coffeehouses pride them- drinks include: the Italian way of enjoying an All beans are handpicked beans, roasted and packaged in Trieste, Italy. The selves on their espresso blends coffee beans are preserved through pressurized packaging where aromas (or should aspire to), because Scognamiglio says the Italian way of are amplified and one bad bean will spoil an entire three kilograms batch of making good espresso can be enjoying an espresso is to drink it on coffee. a challenge due to the drink’s Scognamiglio says there are six rules to creating the perfect espresso, clear its own or with a small teaspoon of and basic, yet its proper execution lay in the barista’s training and experience. volatile and complex nature. There’s more to the coffee story though; all Illy recipes have been studied Properly brewed espresso sugar, perhaps after a quick shot of before they were developed. A maestro barista creates the recipes which should have a fine aroma, rich sparkling water. have the right balance of flavors. These recipes are shared amongst the body, and a balanced bitter- brand’s baristas so that the Illy standard is uniform all around the world. sweet taste with a espresso is to drink it on its Illy is so focused in providing coffee their way, there is the Università del caffè the affogatto, which is espres- in Italy, with branches in the US, the UK and Brazil, where students are hint of acidity. own or with a small teaspoon of so served over ice cream taught on how to use their coffee or espresso in each of their recipes. The Packed with sugar, perhaps after a quick shot University of Coffee enrolls growers, trade professionals, interested people flavor and caf- the Americano, espresso and of sparkling water. The coffee who wish to enjoy the pleasure of a well made coffee at home. water in equal parts, or some- purist may insist that adding times with more water anything besides a bit of sug- ar, is blasphemy. Optimally, an espresso macchiato, a small espresso is enjoyed without any dab of steamed milk added to food accompaniments. When shot of espresso made the right way, a delicate mocha, a café latte with tiger stripe is patterned from added chocolate. natural foam from the espresso Basic terms are caffe and leaves a light brown stain ristretto – where your (oils from the coffee) on the espresso is pulled tongue. This is the crema (light- shot, and literally er reddish foam that floats on means “restricted” the surface). The aroma lasts for to the most fla- half an hour in the mouth and vorful part of when savored, the drink is said the shot, and to be enjoyed again. caffe lungo – the espresso Home-grown experience Did you know in Nepal, coffee has been cultivated for hundreds of years? Districts like Syangja, Kaski, Parbat, Palpa, Gulmi, Lal- itpur and Kavre are some of the better known coffee producers. While the growth of coffee production in Nepal has been doing well, it still has a huge potential to do much better. Na- tional dailies have reported that the demand of Arabica beans has gone up in both gourmet Fr!day Issue 164 | 10 April 2013 15

vicinity picks Sips and Spills A glass of a sweet, cool and refreshing drink might not be exactly forgiving on your waistline. But your palate will sing with joy and you will feel energized—that’s for sure. We scour through the menus of some eateries in Kumaripati and look out the cold beverages served. — Suprasanna Aryal The main road referred to as Kumaripati is lined crowd that visits the avenue as the area is as bus- with shops, mostly selling shoes and clothes— tling as it used to be before the road was widened. that’s what the area is known for. Most of the If you are going to be in the area updating you locally known chains of clothing stores have an summer wardrobe, you should know where to get outlet here, but the shopping experience can be your refreshing beverages. You might get second stressful—with the road-widening still underway, thoughts about the dulcifying drinks if you’re cal- the pedestrians have to either walk on the road orie-conscious, but head in right away because the or on the dugout footpath. However, the dusty, drink will rehydrate you and keep you going in the undulated area doesn’t seem to discourage the scorching heat.

Café de Garden Samrat Café Almost 45 years old, this eatery has “A complete family restaurant” is how they promote this two sections to eatery, and it is open for service all week from 9:00 am till choose from for 10:00 pm. The menu centers around a wide range of fast food seating—a terrace items, and they have a few cool beverages to offer as well. A garden restaurant glass of sweet lemon juice will cost you around Rs. 70. Other and a dining hall. flavors like orange, pineapple, mango and banana, depending The dining hall on on the season, are also available. You can also go for lassi and the ground floor milkshakes. looks warm and Location: As you pass the Café de Garden alley and cozy, while for a continue towards Jawalakhel from the pati, Samrat Café spacious and airy stands on the left side on the main road itself. experience go for the terrace garden restaurant. The aromatic smell of the flowers in the Kumaripati Café vases definitely adds to the ambience. With free WiFi available, you can Along with soft walk in with your laptop and work drinks to cool you or update your social networks down, they also over a refreshing beverage. And, serve lassi—plain among what they have on offer, you or in different might want to try the chocolate flavors. Cold coffee milk shakes which are topped with and milkshakes chocolate chips—not just a palate (vanilla, strawberry pleaser but a visual treat as well. and chocolate) Cold coffee and lassi are other come for Rs. 80. options to choose from. Pastries of Fresh juices of flavors like pineapple, strawberry, seasonal fruits are chocolate and vanilla among others also available for Rs. are also available. You can also go 70 per glass. for ice creams. The menu also has items like pizza, burger and momo among others if you want to order Location: While you walk from the Kumari pati—after which the locality is something filling. named—towards Jawalakhel, you will spot an alley on the left. The restaurant can be Location: Cross the road from spotted to the right side of the alley. the pati and walk towards your left. A small glass enclosure of the café is not difficult to spot.

Flavours Café Standing there for two years now, the café opens all week, except for the last Saturday of every month. Though it looks small from the outside, you will be pleased by colorful and revitalizing interior. Plain lassi will cost you Rs. 45, and cold coffee comes for Rs. 60. Their menu printed on the board hung in front of the kitchen has items like momo, fried rice and chopsuey among others. The section ‘Stix Mania’ allows you to choose from tofu, aalu, mushroom, salami and chicken options to name a few. Location: As you pass Kumaripati Café, you will find an alley that leads you to Caspian College. On the way to the college, this eatery stands to the left.

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out it was the entire menu. Six sections comprise the menu that have variants of momos, rice curries, chowmein, thukpa, fried rice, and chili items. Whatever dishes are available use very limited spices. However, consid- ering the Nepali cooking style, one might say they use no spices at all. Just pepper, salt, garlic, ginger, and—as their name sug- gests— dalle khursani or cherry peppers, tells Yonzon. We ordered Pork momo in a combo meal, Chicken chilies and Chicken chowmein; they don’t do Buff. The combo meal is an attractive feature here where you can add Rs. 50 to any food item and get any cold drink of your choice and a portion of alu dum along with it. The ser- vice was pretty quick with the combo meal arriving first. The Pork momo was delicious. Un- Continued from page 1 like the regular momos available fter all it is not the in- an American retro diner with in the city which usually have a terior but the food dining furniture booths, which punch of flavors because of the that brings back many co-owner Alok Yonzon shared ubiquitous spices, this one here Ahungry souls to any “cost them a fortune”. is milder and serves more natu- restaurant. Having said that, To make the most out of ral taste. One can see the white it doesn’t mean that the res- the beautiful spring afternoon, melt-in-the-mouth meat inside statement, since it left me and ized that there was no trace of taurant is in any way shabby. we picked a table on the out- with specks of green onions my friend battling for the last that additional baggage of un- As you enter Dalle’s premises, side. Although situated right after each bite. Pair it with the piece of meat. necessary flavor to be found what is the outdoor seating of on the side of Kamaladi’s busy cherry pepper dip to create a fun The chicken chowmein was whatsoever, especially not in my the eatery is at reach. With alu- street, the high walls and the disco in your mouth! The alu the last to arrive. Still not clear breathe. And, that is what makes minum tables and chairs, and an tent keeps the noise and dust dum tasted a little bland; I guess if it was my lack of appetite them stand out from among the overhead tent to save you from where it rightfully belongs—on that’s because I’m habituated to or the aridness of the dish but ever-increasing plethora of eat- the scorching summer sun, the the street. While we waited for the spiced up dishes though— it wasn’t really appealing. All eries around town that dazzle ambience of the eatery is set someone to bring us a menu, not easy to dodge the force of I can say is, it was respectable with the ambience and mostly to casual. On the inside, the Yonzon pushed forth a small habit. However, an additional but not remarkable. Finally, disappoint with food. Dalle is eatery is designed to be like menu stand towards us; turned pinch of salt did make it better. when we were done devouring, among the few restaurant ven- The Chicken chili arrived when I felt full and not so heavy that tures that focus entirely on food, “The ingredients we use in our we were half way through the I would be tired. While I tried making ambience secondary. momos. The chicken itself was to pin point what made the food Good thing, they are planning food are different from what most soft and juicy, while the use of here so special, considering to expand their services around of the restaurants in town use. cherry pepper was evident in the normality of menu, I real- town, isn’t it? ! the sauce; it didn’t leave a burn- Hence, the food tastes different ing sensation in the palate but which ensures a unique eating gave a kick of heat and left a experience.” —Ramesh Tamang, Chef wholesome flavor. Calling them moreish would be an under- Read

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that I loved. I had a close knit Incident 2: The Bright Incident 3: Do what will circle of friends and was in Major make you happy Coming Back to Life hindsight quite self-sufficient. When I reached my second I’ll try not to sound boast- One fine day, I met this perfect- year of Bachelors course, I had ful about this, the truth is, ly chiseled man, a batch-mate to decide on a major subject. had this very drinking ses- doing some other course. Our I’m a very fickle-minded per- sion not taken place, perhaps eyes met and we just clicked. son and I’m known among my my son would have taken up We started dating, and I fell friends for that. While a huge physics and been miserable. in love. I know till date that it portion of my heart wanted I remember this day vividly wasn’t just a teenage infatua- to major in English, the other too, both me and my son don- tion, because I know this love portion wanted to take up so- ning Pink-Floyd t-shirts and would have lasted a lifetime. It ciology, but this lonely corner sipping on vodka and sprite seemed like we were perfect for of my heart screamed out in our favorite bar, this was each other, or at least he was for for philosophy. I really didn’t the talk I needed to have with me. But the perfect chapter in know what to take up. So, this my friend, confidante, playlist life is always the shortest one, is where Daddy came to my savior, and most importantly He listened to me, has his own my son. He was a senior and finishing Bachelor’s in a few recording studio now, and is scaling months and needed to decide — Sneha Manandhar great heights with his band. what course to take. Music of course I told him. He is an ex- ne of my not-Newar Newars can drink, but in fact a isn’t it? His eyes grew listless, rescue again. I remember that cellent guitarist, and knew so friends asked me if I tribute to alcohol and three inci- and found someone else. I was evening clearly as if it were much about music and I knew drink, when we were dents that took place over long devastated to say the least, and five minutes ago. Another that’s what he should be doing Ohanging out for the first drinking sessions. While two in- it took me more than a year and one-on-one drinking session in life. I told him just that and time. This other friend answered cidents took place with my own half to get over him. I used to with my dad, we were on the for me, “Of course she does, is father, the last one was with a drink even in local “bhattis” terrace and the sun was go- to think about Physics maybe that a question to ask? She’s a friend, who I call my adopted to shake the feeling off, but it ing down. My dad convinced later in life. He listened to me, Newar, how do you expect her son. We became friends, and wouldn’t go. One day, my dad me that a major in English is has his own recording stu- to not be drinking?” The not- ultimately I ended up being his had seen enough of his little the only thing I should be do- dio now, and is scaling great Newar friend nodded his head dad, and I was game for the new girl so sad, so he sat down with ing. Had I not listened to him, heights with his band. in agreement, not probing for role and the responsibilities that me for a one-on-one drinking I would have never read the Alcohol had been the con- further explanation. This in- came along with the tag. I was a session. To sum the session up god- foresaken (for a lack of a stant companion in all three cident took place a couple of dad, somehow, and a proud one. in just a few words– it’s his loss. better word) poems that were cases. Alcohol is a friend and years ago, and it still strikes my The paternal advice over drinks part of my syllabus. And, per- a foe. But in my experience, mind; are Newars just known Incident 1: It’s his Loss definitely helped and I felt com- haps not even had the chance with the right advice to ac- for how much alcohol they can When I first fell in love, I was a pletely fine somehow, and now I to write this article. I thank company it, alcohol heals your consume? However, this article happy 16-year-old High School know for a fact that my dad was the English language, and yet heart and helps you to come is not a testament to how much student, studying the subjects right. Thank you Daddy. again, my dad as well. back to life. !