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MAB Not A Maybe It is always a matter of pride when international artists decide to come to Nepal and play for their ardent fans. And there is something special this month. Continued on page 2 Illustration by: Anjan Ale Illustration by: Holland and working with artists like Jim Gillete, he finally settled At a glance getstarted on a solo career and released his start off with our picks When first album No Boundaries in 24 August (Saturday) 1993. He fervently kept up his Time 3:00 pm onwards guitar instructional videos as well Where recent of which being, MAB Jam Rastriya Nach Ghar, Jamal Sessions. Here is a workhorse of What Michael Angelo Live in Nepal a man whose most acclaimed feat MAB Not A Maybe Who The Metal Institute made him stand out in the world Abhishek Mishra of guitar playing. Ticket Price Rs. 1,000, Rs, 2,000Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 5,000 He is a self-taught ichael Angelo Batio management, this upcoming ambidextrous. Playing with (or MAB as he is event, looks to be the biggest both hands simultaneously innovations, I hope most of of our generation is more than Mintellectually abbreviated), feather in their cap. Dhital says, requires unbelievable amount us have seen his Quad Guitar, enough to draw a sizeable crowd. is all set to bring his hypnotic “The feedback has been great of concentration. It would a guitar with four necks. The stage is set, the tickets are ambidextrous guitar playing to and it is a matter of honor that take unbelievable amount of Sometimes you think MAB all available. But The Metal Kathmandu on 23 and 24 August Michael Angelo is coming to absorption to play just one guitar, wishes he had more hands Institute is not done. 21 August at Naach Ghar and Moksha, Nepal for the performances. but that was the thirst of the because he has run out of options will also play host to the MAB Jhamsikhel respectively. While We expect a great turnout as man to go beyond what his own with the two that God gave promotional gig and with it a there was an air of reservation well and it should be once-in- and a guitarist’s limitations have him. The Quad Guitar upon rousing Tribute to Dimebag from the denizens here after the a-lifetime concert for a lot of been. And for those who think its video debut was so other- Darrell. The MAB workshop debacle that was Deep Purple people.” he just plays the same part on worldly that it was voted in the at Moksh will also showcase concert, it looks like MAB will Such excitement is warranted, his Double Guitar so it’s easy, “50 most outrageous moments Underside and the winner of the be a very different experience especially when it comes to Batio. not so. He can shred different in rock history” by FHM. The Battle of Bands. because he really will be present He picked up the guitar when notes at the same time. Give that concert goers for his upcoming The cards are stacked, and for the concert. he was 10 and was soon playing thought a moment. He is also Kathmandu gigs wait with baited it’s going to be a double-horn The monumental feat pulled in bands and churches. When acclaimed for his ‘over-under’ breath to see the guitar virtuoso celebration this August. Great off by The Metal Institute is to he enrolled in guitar learning technique which has him flip his live and in person. The man metal bands will usher the be lauded and congratulated in classes a humorous tale that hand over the frets at fervent certainly has all the credentials weekend and Michael Angelo the least. Led by Founder, CEO followed was that at age 13, his speeds. And these are his bag to be put in the bracket with the Batio will bring us to the eclectic Anil Dhital as well as Managing teacher refused to teach him of tricks that we know of. Lord most innovative and technically land of mesmerizing guitar Director Subodh Dahal, The anymore saying, “You’re playing knows how much he has pushed gifted guitar players of the playing. Tickets are flying off Metal Institute is garnering faster at 13 than I did at 22.” himself in recent times to come world. the table, so advised to get yours much respect and repute among He soon shifted to Jazz Guitar up with new innovations on So now we wait, wait for soon. ! the metal fans around. They have and won the All-State Jazz Solo the guitar. His students include how this event will shatter the already gotten event experience Record. He was a certain force an all-star lineup as well. Tom ill-feeling we hold for our past under their belt like the Summer of nature back then, and he was Morello from Rage Against The experience with big names not Festival this year at Bhrikuti just 15. Machine and Audioslave as well turning up to play in our city. Mandap and the Battle of the Hailing from Chicago gave as Mark Tremonti of Creed and The Metal Institute certainly Bands, winner of which will him the grand opportunity of Alter Bridge are some of his star knows what it’s doing and we be on the same card as MAB in working with some great artists pupils and credit the man with look forward to the epic concert Moksh. However, pulling off and he chose to be a session sharing an array of knowledge that is MAB. The sheer genius what can be termed as a coup guitarist then on. After shredding with them. of the man, being heralded as for this fledgling house of event in various metal bands like And while we are on one of the best guitar players one question page3 Do You Dare Answer? make your statement Mr. Khil Raj Regmi, a wonderful chap who so comfortably sits as the de facto Prime Minister of our country as well as the Politicians are an easy source of everybody’s complaints. We are Chairman of Cabinet of Nepal is who I would love to replace. dissatisfied with a majority of their decisions and the way they play Having replaced him, I would with pleasure give up my position as the Cabinet Chairman; multi-tasking is what women do best. with power. In the spirit of Gaijatra, an opportune moment to be As the Prime Minister I would focus on persuading the parties blatantly honest, we ask four prominent comic actors, “Who is that that have refused to participate in the upcoming elections to rethink their decision. I would cut the strings attached and free one politician they would like to replace and why?” A question myself from becoming a puppet of the four leading parties and easy to dodge, but these maestros of wit, satire and humor with all be confident of making my own decisions. their nobility share their answer. Kiran K.C. a name synonymous to the phrase, “Eh raata makai” has been working as an artist for the past 40 years. He plays the role Samyak Moktan of Mama in Jire Khursani and had recently organized a talk program Hijo, Aaja, Bholi where he felicitated renowned artists famous for their comedy and satire. He is also a singer and has released two albums. I would like to replace Comrade Prachanda and at the same time ask him to take up my seat as a regular Politics and politicians are Gagan Thapa would be the man person. Seated in his place I a source of my allergy and I would like to replace because would do three things. First, irritation so I like to stay far he fails to remain a man of I would speak only when it away from it. I am a very calm his words and this wonderful is needed. Second, give my person and would like to remain virtue of Mr. Thapa is completely son a proper education and one. Thinking about politicians absent in me. But sometimes morality lessons, because my only aggravates my mind and I I feel that I am not capable friend’s son seems dissatisfied need to meditate to get rid of of replacing any politician. with just a single lady. Lastly, I that tension. For me laughter The foremost reason of my would keep my family far away is the best medicine and I live incapability is because time and from the kitchen cabinet and my life entertaining my viewers again I think about my country. I shadow of politics. and filling laughter to the brim think about the corruption and without leaving any space for the abuse of power. If I were Manoj Gajurel is a Nepali sadness. a politician these three things Comedian/Writer/Mimic and would never come to my mind. his favorite line: “Kura garyo Sabita Gurung plays the role kuraiko dukha” is loved by of Thuli who is routinely made fun Deepak Raj Giri is the many. He is also involved with of in the sitcom Jire Khursani. She scriptwriter, director and the male Informal Sector Service Center has been working as an actress lead of popular Nepali sitcom Tito (INSEC) for which he conducts for almost 21 years and has even Satya which is one of the most a program called Manav worked in a number of Nepali viewed sitcoms in Nepal. He has Adhikar Sikhya airing in Radio feature films. “Dherai na maati also acted in several Nepali movies Nepal. He has given live stage hai Mundre” is one of her famous like Chor, Sundar Mero Naam performances in Hong Kong, dialogues she uses to scold her and describes himself as, “a man of Dubai, the US, and Germany. good-for-nothing son in the popular his words.” sitcom. feature Binod Bhattarai issues that matter is a journalist who runs The Writing Workshop Government of Yes Chairmen ([email protected]). n FM announcer, who orders for taking a decision of the floods began coming seemed to have rushed to from point A to B. No wonder in. Surprisingly, on this one Athe studio with his pre- it has always taken sometime issue, all the leaders of the four broadcast adrenaline booster before they have decided or even ruling parties are said to have shot, reported something worth not decided something. It also immediately agreed on the need talking about this morning. The explains why their decisions to provide relief. No numbers hundreds of radios we have don’t always go far enough. were discussed because being around are not always accurate Case in point is the ‘technocrats’ they were expected but what it had to say this immediate flood relief to know. morning is worth a thought – announced after the cloudburst- The party patriarchs are check it out. induced floods in Darchula also said to have instructed the “Members of the council and the neighbouring ministers who they consider of ministers have decided districts. Here’s what a mole their party stooges to ‘remember to contest the elections,” the in Singadurbar had to say to that distribution of relief was announcer said. “Having been explain how the ministers came more critical and to ensure appointed to some position all to the decision. Mind it only fairness and the government their lives, even as ministers, this a select group of journalists should consider engaging the they see an election as a once in well known for their ability to professionals’ or those who a lifetime opportunity to prove realign themselves quickly with could do it the way the parties themselves, and also give people anyone who sits in the coveted would have liked. an opportunity to assess their ministerial chairs were privy to Some suggestions for the They also knew well how adept these performance.” the conversation. distribution ‘mechanism’ – it’s groups would be about keeping some No surprising, because after Accordingly, the ministers still not a bad word in political all the years of working as civil took turns to call up the leaders circles, by the way – were of the relief aside to cover their servants, even as ministers they of the four parties who had engaging ‘Young Clean Legions’ expenses when they would have to go are said to have a strong dislike appointed them to ask what (YCL), the ‘(storm) Trooper Dal around threatening and beating up for taking initiative, and need they should do after reports (TD)’, ‘Young Front (YF)’ and people during an election

the ‘(cash) Mad Dasta (MD). prime minister, had pleaded for Only then, they said, would support for fighting cancer from some of the money reach those hospital bed in New Delhi, India. who would actually need it And it took for ever – before the election. They also perhaps – to get that nod from knew well how adept these the new monarchs of the four groups would be about keeping parties to approve the amount some of the relief aside to cover of Rs.500,000 – but even that their expenses when they would came a little too late. Glad that have to go around threatening the family of Shrestha made and beating up people during an the patriarch proud by refusing election. the support unless it was at par Now a decision had to be with that provided to all former taken it was decided to announce prime ministers after 1990 (I the customary Rs.5 million would add also the medical (later it was raised to Rs.500 treatment doles made to the million) as immediate relief. party bosses at different times But all this happened only after in the past). a Whiteboard reporter had Many of same bureaucrats reached the devastation zone and we now have as ministers had had begun providing first hand swooned and swayed to M.M. accounts about the devastation S. Shrestha’s tunes when he describing how meaningless the was at the helm of politics. But paltry relief would be. after all those years of taking Later when the pesky press orders from different post 1990 asked why the government politicians they failed in taking allocated only Rs.5 million the most obvious decision that (because by then about 72 could have made all Nepalis households had been washed proud by not having to see an away) and not something at ailing prime minister helpless at least equal to the Rs.6 million a foreign hospital. advance for medical check up of No wonder thus the the healthy President we’ve been ministers want to try a shot at lucky to have, a government the elections: At least that would minister is said to have confided, give them an opportunity to “We forgot to ask how much?” face public opinion. Having been The inability to obtain bureaucrats with party loyalties permission from the chairmen all their professional lives as of different parties, some say, government employees, it would also explains why another also come as a chance for them humanitarian cause did not get a to stop lying to themselves timely response. This concerns about their professionalism and the case of a former Nepali neutrality needed to wash away prime minister who passed away a lifetime of guilt. last week (May his soul rest in Best of all, the public would peace). The family of Marich get an opportunity to tell them Man Singh Shrestha, former how bad they have been. ! people the buzz-makers Humor Strikes Gaijatra is in full swing and there is no reason why Fr!day should not be a part of it. We speak to three comic artists who have received many accolades in the recent years for their comical performances. Akriti Shilpakar

Good humor for me is ordinary situation made comic. My first comic performance was called Good humor for me is to be able to create jokes in Dhankuta Express which was performed at My first comic performance was at a college in every situation. Good timing is necessary for a good laugh. Bhrikuti Mandap almost ten years ago. Thankot. I was just 18 years old then. My first comic performance was for a drama that was Gaijatra for me is a huge festival for Gaijatra for me is a festival and a platform where I can aired in Radio Nepal. I don’t remember the name of the all comic artists. It was from Gaijatra present my talent amidst a large audience. drama though. that the culture of satire and mockery Best part of my profession is that it is respectable. began in Nepal. Gaijatra for me is a celebration for all comic artists. When people recognize me in the streets, it makes Best part of my profession Best part of my me very happy and grateful. is to be able to make others profession is to be able laugh. If not a comedian, I would have not become an actor to earn name and fame. at all. When people When people recognize me in the My favorite song at the moment is Gaala Ratai from the recognize me in the streets, it gives me Nepali movie Notebook. streets, I feel happy and immense pleasure. I feel proud to have reached so like I have finally achieved My skit for Gaijatra this year revolves around the much close to the goal I initially something worthy. anticipated election. We ask God whether the election will aimed for. actually take place or not and even he can’t tell. If not a comedian, I would If not a comedian, I would have been an artist. I like to My team and I have been spending around 4 hours every have been an actor but of a paint. day practicing for Gaijatra at Pragya Pratisthan Bhawan, different genre. Kamaladi. My favorite song at the My favorite song at the moment is one of my own.

moment is Kyun Ki Tum Hi It is Gai chatarincha, taruni Jitu Nepal is the Ho from the Hindi movie dekhda mann batarincha. producer and director Aashiqui 2. of the popular Nepali My skit for Gaijatra is titled sitcom ‘Jire Khursani’ Nepal Khayu Sewa Nigam. The and also plays Fatauri Aama is one of the many roles that drama is filled with sarcasm and the lead role of Ghimire plays in her popular show Meri Bassai. The is aimed at Nepal Airlines. Mundre. True to role is of an old widow who likes to go around the his nature of village and gossip a lot. A woman not adored much, I am very gullible and I want to profession, he should sum up this character. change that habit of mine. tends to speak One thing that many don’t know his mind but says about is that I used be a journalist he’s not too fond before I started acting. of this habit.

My role in the skit that we Khadkaji, is one of the six major roles he plays in have prepared for Gaijatra this the sitcom Meri Bassai. The character is physically year is a mystery in itself. One unhealthy but has no complaints regarding it. One of will have to watch the show to his downfalls is his attitude of being jack of all trades, find out what it is all about. though he says he is good at none. My team and I have been spending around 7 hours, four Sitaram Kattel is the days a week practicing for director and writer of the Gaijatra at Shubhatara Bhawan, popular Nepali sitcom Khumaltaar. Meri Bassai. Famous for Kunjana Ghimire rocketed her way his role as Dhurmuse in it, to success as Suntali, one of the lead he has played a total of characters in the sitcom Meri Bassai. 27 roles alone in the same. She also plays the role of Fatauri Aama Lately he has been playing in the show. Happily married to her badminton regularly to lose co-actor Sitaram Kattel for the past the unwanted weight he five years, Ghimire shares that she has gained. loves to eat Chicken momo but the recent bird flu has been unkind to her palate. Mundre is a fascinating character, who brings together various classes of the society in himself. events TOP 3 make the most of the city 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: 1. Hajmola Gai Jatra Mahotsab what’s 2070 on Get ready to celebrate this Gai jatra with famous comedians who promise to things to do inject you with a dose of satire, humor and wit.

sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 2. 4th Business Squared Business squared is a great platform for entrepreneurs of various fields to 22 23 24 meet and share ideas. 25 26 27 28 3. Artudio Photography Workshop This is a 12-day workshop specially designed for all amateur and beginner Nirawan photographers in Kathmandu. Opening Date: 5 August (Monday); Closing Date: 23 August (Friday); Time: 5:15 pm; Venue: Sarwanam Theater, Kalikasthan; Contact: 4011027, [email protected], POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call https://www.facebook.com/groups/111017985608318/ 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but Nirawan carries a plot of Rawan from the Hindu mythology Ramayan inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. which has been deconstructed to adapt the character with current political scenario of the country. As the writer of the play expresses, it Venue: Artudio, Lazimpat, is an experimental play which has a blend of mockery as well as reality. Kathmandu Nirawan is a famous politician who is accused of bribery because of 4002037 which he becomes mentally disturbed and is admitted to a mental hospital. One day Nirawan claims to suddenly remember everything This 12-day basic workshop from his past life as Rawan, and that is when the story develops a new photography workshop is suspense which keeps the audience glued to their seats. One has to sit specially designed for all amateur through the play to know what step Nirawan takes further. (Ashmita Rijal) and beginner photographers in Kathmandu. To be eligible for Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Krishna Shah Yatri Venue: KJC , Kathmandu nsider’s Tip Director/ Writer 5013554 For those interested in learning F All age groups can enjoy the play because for younger music composition, arranging and audience it shall give an overview of Ramayan and for taking choir classes, you can do so older age groups can get a chance to analyze the current political at Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory scenario. (KJC). Sonia Megías, Erasmus F Since the play depicts frustration of a man due to the country’s Fellowship and Fulbright Fellowship system, the writer hopes it tickles some political bones of the winner will be taking these classes. this workshop all you need to an audience. The composition/arranging classes interest in photography and own a F The play a fusion of sacasm and socialism, is 1 hour and 10 minutes will be given on modern choir, song DSLR or a normal digital camera. long. So, be prepared to stay put. and strings composition. Those The workshop will focus on both F people who want to watch comedy or romance or action will be who are 15 and above can take the theory and outdoor practical disappointed. There are social issues presented in the play so don’t corner all set to rock Nepal with his Metheny Choir class while kids can sessions. Some of the topics that expect otherwise. hip and enthusiastic performance. take the Walsh Choir class. will be covered in this workshop F The ticket for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is Rs. 100 and for This is a great opportunity to meet will be world and Nepali history Friday to Monday it is Rs. 200. the legend because it’s not every Registration fees: Rs. 5,000 (the of photography, principles of F Students get a 50% discount on tickets. day that such an artist such visits same registration fees for both the photography, basic caption writing Nepal. classes), Rs. 4,000 (for KJC students) and composition. There are limited Ticket price: Rs. 1,000, Rs. 2,000, Rs. seats available so book your seats as 3,000 and Rs. 5,000 Artudio Photography soon as possible. Music and Parties duet by Aurlie Barbelin and pianist Workshop Registration fees: Rs. 4,000 Nicolas Meyer. Opening Date: 27 August (Tuesday) Le Banquet des Anges Miscellaneous Closing Date: 7 September ( 4th Business Squared Date: 23 August (Friday) Entrance: Free Saturday) Date: 22 August ( Thursday) Time: 6:00 pm onwards Teej Exhibition Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am Time: 6:00 pm onwards Venue: Russian Culture Center, Michael Angelo Live in Nepal Opening date: 22 August (Monday) Kamaladi, Kathmandu Date: 24 August (Saturday) Closing Date: 26 August (Friday) 4242832 Time: 3:00 pm onwards Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. Venue: Fourth floor, United World No. 184 28 AUGUST 2013 Trade Center, Tripureshwor Publisher: ECS MEDIA Pvt. Ltd. 4117101 Editor: Sunil Raj Shrestha Director, Editorial & Marketing: Nripendra Karmacharya Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: Neeraz Koirala Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Editorial Coordinator: TRIPTI D. Shrestha The vibrant festival of Teej is just Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Development: RUPESH SHAKYA Copy Editor: Anuj d. Adhikary around the corner. The three-day Special Project Manager: Niladri S. Parial Sub-Editor: Akriti Shilpakar Operations­-Executive: ATULYA ACHARYA Design Executive: Sunil Maharjan event is an amalgamation of lavish Design Assistant: Narayan Maharjan Color Separation & Printed at: Sr. Photographer: Dash B. Maharjan food items and unyielding fasts. Teej WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. Photographer: Umesh basnet, Yogendra Maharjan, Exhibition organized by Women’s Bhaisepati, Lalitpur P rajwal maharjan, niraj maharjan 5548861, 5552335 Head, Business Development: Bijendra pradhan, Creation Center promotes small- Distributor: Kasthamandap Distribution Angiras Manandhar Pvt. Ltd. 424.7241 Sr Executive, Business Development: Sachin Tamrakar scale women entrepreneurs. Though Assistant Executive, Business Development: nirbheek subedi Disclaimer Assistants, Business Development: it started small, the exhibition has Details of the event listings are accurate as per information Babish Maharjan Venue: Rastriya Nach Ghar, Jamal received before the date the weekly goes for printing. Fr!day is now become a fair of a national Promotions & PR Assistant: Rashmi Agrawal 9841332745 not responsible for any changes. level. So, do visit the Teej Exhibition Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. Ad Enquiries: [email protected] They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Sr. Executive, Production & Distribution: Prepare to take a journey from Micheal Angelo Batio, also known taking place in the United World ECS Media and the organizaton cannot be held liable for the Bikram shrestha same. Readers are encouraged to write to us at editorial@ Subscription & Distribution Coordinator: the music of the Middle Ages to as Mike Batio, is a guitarist and a Trade Center starting 22 August. fridayweekly.com.np Sujan shrestha the Baroque period. Those on this columnist from Chicago, Illinois. journey can also enjoy French Jazz. Voted as the fastest guitarist in Music Classes with Megías Our sister publications Alliance Française is organizing this the world by the Guitar World Closing Date: 4 September concert, where you can enjoy the Magazine, he is right around the (Wednesday) events Issue 184 | 28 August 2013 9

Venue: Embers, Lalitpur Garden and Club, you can enjoy a your pasta. Enjoy a complimentary Ticket prices: Rs. 200, Rs. 300, Rs. 4785454 delicious BBQ meal. They have two sparkling wine with your meal. 500, Rs. 1,000 varieties – Mongolian BBQ with Candid Services is back this noodles, and the traditional type. Cost: Rs. 1,100 per person Gaijatra Mohotsav 2070 month with another platform for There is also buffet available, so the Opening date: 23 August ( Friday) entrepreneurs to meet each other choice is yours. Barbecue Brunch at Gokarna Closing Date: 24 August (Saturday) and share information. This is the Date: 24 August (Saturday) Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm fourth time Candid Services has Price: Rs. 1,299 per person Time: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Venue: Academy Hall, Kamaladi, organized Business Squared, and like Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort, Kathmandu other times they will be profiling a Brunch at Summit Hotel Rajnikunj Gokarna 5520354,9841450544 business followed. People from any Opening Date: 24 August (Saturday) 4451212 sector of the industry are invited to Closing Date: 25 August (Sunday) Gaijatra is the day to raise your the event, but make sure you pre- Time: 11:00 am This Saturday, head over to Gokarna voice against the wrongs in our socio register. On 22 August the business Venue: Summit Hotel, Kupondole economic system and be heard. This that is to be profiled is Sastodeal. Height is also the day that people forgo their com. 5524694 One World Theater is presenting sadness to enjoy a day filled with the Nepal premiere of A Moon for humor and satire. Tite Jire Meri Basai Registration price: Rs. 900 (includes Weekends should be family time. the Misbegotten, a masterwork by Gaijatra Mahotsav 2070 is aiming to two complimentary drinks and light Nothing but time to relax. So, why Eugene O’Neill, America’s only do just that. This year the artists from refreshments) not go out and have a brunch with Nobel Prize-winning dramaturge. the shows Tito Satya, Meri Baashai your family? But before brunch, This is an American drama-filled and Jire Khursani will be performing. Starry Night BBQ swim for some time to increase with Irish-American comicality and They will give you a break from your Date: 23 August (Friday) your appetite. At Summit Hotel this with your family to enjoy some lyricism. Do not miss this one-time daily stressful life while also raising Time: 7:00 pm onwards weekend you can do all that. Enjoy barbeque, or take a dip in the pool. opportunity to see Eugene O’Neill’s their voice and bring socio-economic Venue: Shambala Garden and Club, a relaxing or invigorating swim Those interested in golf can also creation. unjust to light in an amusing way. Kathmandu followed by a filling buffet spread. enjoy a free gold coaching to help 4412999 In all, have a great family time with you start gold and hit 10 golf balls Ticket price: Rs. 500, Rs. 200 and Rs. Ticket Price: Rs. 300, Rs. 500. Rs, your loved ones. Those of age can at Gokarna practice range. Play 100 (for students with ID) 1,000 also enjoy a complimentary can of area next to the poolside garden is chilled beer. perfect for kids. Nirawan Helping Through Swapnamahal Closing Date: 23 August (Friday) Opening Date: 23 August (Friday) Cost: Rs. 1200 ++ per person Ticket Price: Rs. 1,999 (net for Time 5:15 pm Closing Date: 24 August (Saturday) adults, includes a bottle of beer or a Venue: Sarwanam Theater, Kalikastan Time: 6:30 pm Bubbly Brunch glass of Invenio wine) Venue: Rato Bangala School, Patan Date: 24 August (Saturday) Rs. 1,299 (net for children of height Nirawan a play written and directed Dhoka Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm above one meter, it includes a soft by Krishana Shah Yatri, will be 5522113 Venue: Shambala Garden and Club, drink and juice) performed in Sarwanam Theater. Kathmandu This play is presented by Jyotipunja Based on the American drama ‘A 4412999 Shine Theater and is organized by Streetcar Named Desire’ by the Make the most out of Friday ART AND THEATER Sarwanam Theater. playwright Tennessee Williams, evenings this summer. At Shambala Every Saturday, Shambala Garden Swapnamahal is set in the and Club hosts a Bubbly Brunch. A Moon for the Misbegotten Hajmola Gai Jatra Kathmandu of the early 1990s. The On offer is hot buffet, as well as Closing Date: 25 August (Sunday) Mahotsab 2070 play by Freelancers Nepal which two counters. One will see the Time: 5:30pm (Week Days); Opening date : 21 August has been running at the Mandala chef make deliciously filling Chicken 12:00pm (Saturday) (Wednesday) Theatre for almost a month, is now showarma. For a heartier meal, try Venue: The Theater Village, in front Closing Date: 31 August (Saturday) ready for two special shows at The pasta. The other live counter has of the Attic Bar, Uttar Dhoka Time: 5:30 pm onwards Kamalmani Theatre at Rato Bangala sauce and spices you would want in Venue : Rastriya Sabha Griha, School. Part of the funds raised Kathmandu from these performances will go towards helping flood victims in Gaijatra is the time to forget all Far West Nepal. Book your tickets your worries and smile like you have now. The tickets are available at the no problems in your life. Hajmola gate and at Dhokaima Cafe in Patan Jhyaikuti, Jai Hos with Harke Haldar Dhoka. Gai Jatra Mahotsab is back again this year to do just that. This year Ticket Price: Rs. 500 they plan on making this event more entertaining and satirical. Some of Disclaimer: the artists that will be entertaining Fr!day does not endorse any event you this year are Daman Rupakheti, printed, mentioned or listed in the Sangam Rai, Khem Sharma, Subash publication. Event participants are Gajurel, Ravi Dangol, Purna Thapa, advised to cross-refer to sources Bishnu Sapkota, Madav Tripathi, for validation. Madan Ditula, C.P. Pudasini, Uttam Kode and Sangeeta Yadav. You can buy the ticket at Rastriya Sabha Turn to page 19 for details on Griha itself. On weekdays and on live performances around town. weekends there will be an extra show on 2:30 pm. events make the most of the city

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Music and Parties August to 18 August. They will be judged according to their attitude, weeks to go Footloose 2 Masquerade Ball 8 posture, behavior, people skills Party Nepal Inked – A Tattoo and and their endorsement skills. They Lifestyle Convention Date: 30 August ( Friday) will be getting scores according to Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Opening Date: 18 October these categories and the one with (Friday) Venue: Cube The Club, Kathmandu the highest score will be crowned 98184307455 Closing Date: 20 October Nepal’s Supermodel. (Sunday) Time: 10:00 am to 7:00pm Fashion Night Party Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap Date: 30 August ( Friday) Time: 7:00 pm onwards Venue: Aroma Restro and Bar, Sanepa runner up will get Rs. 10,000 in be using these traditional fabrics 9841628907 cash as well as some prizes. For the to make clothes that any young participants as well as the audiences Nepali would be proud to wear. The Get the front row seats of the there are food stalls to recharge fashion show will have six themes latest fashion hitting the runways your energy so that you can enjoy – Traditional Twist, Cultural Fusion, in Kathmandu at the Fashion Night the performance by Mukut (The Ethnic Flavor, Samye Baji, Panchey Life is not all about work, one has Party. The emcee for the night will Musical Headgear) and the freestyle Baja and Tribute to Royal. to let loose and party at times. be Malvika Subba; Sakil Magar will stunts by E’s Nest Bike Park. Xtreme Beatz is giving you a chance be doing the makeup. House of Prasad @ Tings to do just that to enjoy life a bit Alternative Apparel, Bishwa Gautam, In such a short time, tattoos Participation fee: Rs. 1,500 Opening Date: 30 August ( Friday) more with Footloose 2 Masquerade Subeykxa Bhadel, Swornim Rai will have become a trend here in Closing Date: 30 September Ball Party. DJ Kishan will be making Kathmandu. You get to see many Last Thursday with Anil (Monday) sure that you have a good time. tattoo parlors in Thamel where Chitrakar Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Those worried about finding an people go to get inked almost Date: 29 August (Thursday) Venue: Tings Tea Lounge Hotel, awesome mask for this party, don’t every day. This tattoo convention Time: 5:30 pm onwards Thamel worry they will be providing the is being held in mid-October Venue: United World Trade Center, 4414497 mask as well. where many tattoo inns will be Tripureshwor collaborating with each other 9851010218 Six young mural artists have come Ticket Price: Rs. 200 (for single), Rs. and it will be a convention you together to remind fellow Nepalis 300 (for couples) will not want to miss. So if you Organized by Entrepreneurs for about the heroes we should be proud want to get inked at this huge Nepal and Samriddhi the Prosperity of. Through this exhibition the six Miscellaneous gathering of Kathmandu’s famous Foundation, Last Thursday is an event artist- Sadhu-X, Deadline, 2012, SZN, tattoo artists then this is the for budding entrepreneurs of Nepal H11235 and Imagine, want to make Supermodel International place to be. Be sure to mark to network with like-minded folks. their friends and family realize that it’s Nepal your calendar for this event. Anil Chitrakar is the guest speaker for never too late to become a hero and Date: 29 August (Thursday) the upcoming event. Those interested instead of just sitting back and doing Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm will get a minute to promote their nothing it is better to do something. Venue: Hotel Radisson institutions, events or ask some They will be exhibiting paintings of 9841349233 Ticket Price: Rs. 500, Rs. 2,500 ( questions. You may also post your Nepali heroes like Pushpa Basnet, drinks and dinner included) questions on their Facebook page and It is very hard for a Nepali Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, Binod Shahi, during the event selected questions Narayan Gopal Guruacharya, Jhamak to become an international Honda Scooter Diva Cup will be asked. The door closes at 6:00 be showing their latest designs. Kumari Ghimre, Laxman Sing Khadka, supermodel, but Supermodel Date: 7 September (Saturday) pm so do show up on time. Some of the models strutting the Maha Jodi, Laxmi Prasad Devkota, International Nepal organized by Time: 10:00 am onwards runway will be Malvika Subba, Nisha Satya Mohan Joshi and Sangina Baidya. Swadee International Nepal hopes Venue: Syakar Safety Riding Training Entrance: Free Adhikari, Priyanka Karki, Sasikhhya to break barriers and provide a Center, Gwarko Entrance: Free Shrestha and Sambriddhi Rai. Along chance to become one. At the end 9841927317 Sampada - The Heritage Show with the gorgeous dresses you can of this event, Nepal will have its first Date: 13 September (Friday) Food Drinks and Hospitality also listen to live performances by crowned supermodel amongst the Calling scooter riding ladies! If you’re Time: 5:00 pm onwards Exhibition 2013 Adrian Pradhan, Reshma Sunuwar, 25 contestants who will be chosen over 16, Nepali and own a Honda Venue: 1905, Kathmandu Opening Date: 18 September ( Anil Singh and Sugam Pokhrel. in the audition taking place from 16 Dio, Aviator or Activa can sign up for 4129976 Wednesday) the Scooter Diva Cup. The winner Traditional fabrics have lost their Closing Date: 21 September will be decided by a series of scooter (Saturday) races the winner will get Rs. 25,000 popularity, but with this event Direction Nepal hopes to get some Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in cash plus other gifts, whereas the Venue: Bhrikuti Mandap Park, first runner up will get Rs. 15,000 in recognition in both the international and national market. Designers will Exhibition Road, Kathmandu cash and other gifts and the second 5543018

The Seagrams’ Royal Stag Food Drinks and Hosptality Exibition 2013 will focus only on food, drinks, and hospitality. This exhibition organized by House Rajkarnicar will be a foodie’s dream come true. It will have about 150 exhibitos and eight special events. The US Embassy will also be promoting US franchises like KFC and Pizza Hut. Events like Masterchef challenge, wine tasting workshop, cooking demonstrations and bartender contests will also take place at the exhibition. Ticket price: Rs. 70

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the week that was event reviews of the past week

than some impersonal banquet or campaign. Winners are selected exhibition is primarily a business- a reception hall. Raja Ragendra was through lucky draw conducted from to-business event, consumers are the Master of Ceremony and true to the pool of transaction carried out expected to be benefitted with the his roots as a comedian he peppered at 76 IME Centers, more than 2500 variety available in foods and drinks the press meet with jokes. Artists like private agent outlets and partner stalls. Business visitors will be able Madav Tripathi, Madan Ditula, Daman bank/FIs across the country and all to check the exhibitors’ list and Rupakheti, C.P. Pudasini, Uttam Kode Beating the Drum international corridors to Nepal. directly pre-book appointments and Sangeeta Yadav talked a bit about Akriti Shilpakar with the exhibitors for duration of the show/skit they would perform in Kathmandu, 18 August the exhibition. The US Embassy is the much awaited festival. Witness the Food, Drink and organizing the American Franchise theatrical comedy show at Rastriya The drum workshop organized by Kiran Shahi from the band Jindabaad, Hospitality Exhibition Pavilion to show-case and promotes Sabha Griha from 21 to 31 August. and Kismat Das Shrestha from Albatross kicked off with a drum duet Tripti D. Shrestha US franchises such as KFC, Pizza from Shahi and Shrestha. Both of them took turns performing on their Kathmandu, 20 August Hut and Baskin and Robbins. This respective band’s songs and talked about the technicality and creativity Dashain Ma SLC exhibition is a kick-off to a food and behind playing the instrument. A large part of the audience included Tripti D. Shrestha House of Rajkarnicar Exhibitions beverage season – Dashain, Tihar, Chat, drum enthusiasts who used the opportunity to learn more about Kathmandu, 15 August & Events in recognition of the Christmas, New Year and Weddings. percussions and seemed enthralled by the performances. tremendous growth in the food Held at Tone Music Store, the event also saw the promotion of various For this year’s festive season, and beverage sector; is organizing Mcube Chakati-Guff musical instruments from Stagg brand. As the Directors of Drummers’ International Money Express (IME) Food, Drinks and Hospitality Pooja Pradhan Circle, Shahi and Shrestha also informed about their upcoming Drummer is launching its new promotion Exhibition 2013 on 18-21 September. Lalitpur, 23 August concert in September that is to be organized in association with Tone campaign Dashain Ma SLC. Starting Sponsored by The Seagram’s Music Store. from 1 Bhadra, all IME remittance Royal Stag, this event will host 150 On 23 August Ragini Upadhyaya the customers to IME agents outlet in exhibitors, 2 thematic pavilions first print maker of Nepal was invited the months of Bhadra and Ashoj will and organize 8 special events like for the Chakati Guff event at Gallery Hajmola Gaijatra of the Hajmola Jhyaikuti, Jai Hos with get a chance to win various exciting Master Chef Challenge, Wine Tasting Chakati. This event ran from 4:00 pm Mahotsab Press Harke Haldar Gai Jatra Mahotsab prizes. Workshop, REBAN Food festival, to 6:00 pm and she gave a presentation Release 2070 seemed to have no problem SLC – Smartphone, LED TV and Car Monin Best Bartender Contest, on ‘how to become a professional Pooja Pradhan doing just that. On the upside, the and during this campaign, IME will Morde Master Baker Challenge and artist’. The participants of this event Lalitpur ,15 August venue, Kasthamandap Wine Café give away 60 Samsung G star every so on. also got to watch her documentary added bit of an informal and relaxed day, Samgsung 32” LED TVs every “Let them Bark- a portrait of an artist It’s never a good idea to keep the atmosphere to the press meet which week and a Hyundai EON Car as This event expects to attract more Ragini Upadhyaya”, which was directed press waiting, but the people in charge was perfectly suitable for this event the bumper prize at the end of the than 60,000 visitors. While the by Ema Scott and Andriane Koteen. hallofframe

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14 August, Jai Nepal Hall The romantic film Mahasus starring Aryan Sigdel, Keki Adhikari and Benisha Hamal had a successful premiere on Wednesday morning before the movie could get its nation-wide release. Mahasus revolves around a heart-touching love story while also addressing social issues. Adhikari has delivered an enchanting performance to her male counterpart played by Sigdel. She plays a typical village girl, Gauri, who comes to city for her mother’s (Sharma) treatment. The movie is revolves around the lives of the three star leads. Present in the event were prominent personalities of Nepali film fraternity. Mahasus is currently running in theaters around the country. 1. Rashmi Bhatta and Apsara Ghimire 2. Sagar Lamsal 3. Keki Adhikari 4. Kalyan Ghimire 5. Benisha Hamal 6. Dinesh D.C 7. Nir Shah

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16 August, Purple Haze Rock Bar

Metal gig is not so common in this happening city, but when it raises its curtain, it does leave all the metalheads with a show to remember and a cricked neck. The gig at Purple Haze bar was just that. After the successful tour in three different cities (Dharan, Butwal and Pokhara), Evolving to Life Tour ended successfully with a bash. Rage Hybrid and Underside rocked the stage and left its fans enthralled. 1. Bivek Tamang 2. Animesh Shrestha 3. Rashu Rajkarnikar 4. Aman Shahi 5. Sajana Lamichhane 6. Shreyasha Khadka and Easter Giri 7. Swapnil Sharma and Bikrant Shrestha

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A Houseful B-Fiesta

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The second day of the White House B-Fiesta saw jam-packed crowd gathered to participate in an entertaining line-up of events. The event started on schedule, and performances followed one after the other. The crowd sang along with the bands Amokkshan and Anuprastha while Yama Buddha gave a power performance which received encores from the audience. Astha B, Hari Maharjan in collaboration with Kutumba also mesmerized the audience. B-Boying, DJ session, bike stunts and inter-college fashion show were the highlights of the program. The fashion show was judged by fashion stylist Neelima Sharma and designer Bishow Gautam. In a lucky draw a member of the audience also received a gift certificate worth Rs. 5,000, courtesy of Yamaha. 1. Yama Buddha 2. Shristi Shrestha 3. Astha Bhandari 4. Neran Shahi 5. Arjun Shrestha 6. Neelima Sharma 1 2 3 4 5

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Celebrating Ace Expression

16 August, Nepal Academy Hall Students of various colleges gathered together to celebrate the Annual Ace Expression held at Nepal Academy Hall on 15 and 16 August. Various competitions were held which tested the management and creativity of the participating students. Prime College bagged the first position in Music and Dance Competition, Ace Undergrad stood tall in Fashion Competition and Apex College walked away with the Best College Award. The two-day event ended with a bang which included a musical performance by Albatross. 1. Alina Upreti 2. Celina Singh 3. Asmee Shrestha 4. Nimesh Vaidya 5. Meena Manandhar 6. Subhekchya Hada 7. Monika Karmacharya and Monisha Karmacharya 8. Sadhana Ghimire 9. Umes Shrestha 10. Rajat Shrestha 11. Pradeep Bista, Prena Singh, Aashish Khokhali and Dipenti Shrestha 12. Bidhatri Pokharel

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16 August, QFX Cinema, Civil Mall Korean Air organized the premiere show of Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara at QFX cinema in Civil Mall on Friday. Total of 218 guests from travel partners of Korean Air, Embassies, and UN organizations were present for the viewing of the Bollywood movie. First of its kind, this corporate event was organized with a view to strengthen corporate relationship with the guest organizations. 1. Noora Poudel, Prashant Shrestha, Yongman Go and Sudarshan Joshi 2. Kamala Basnet and Bandana Karmacharya 3. Kedar Dawadi and Megh KC entertainment let the good times begin

Rastriya Gaun Khane Katha

Salik

Comic Belief Without realizing the comic vigor of the MaHa Duo, the entirety of Nepali entertainment field would not be complete. Since their stage performances from as early as 2033 BS to the present day, Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bamsha Acharya might have aged, but their charm remains effectively young as ever. Hari Bamsha Acharya shares some moments: Bijaya Adhikari

2034 BS: Hari Bamsha were 10-15 jury members, and on to receive another gold Acharya performs Adhunik the selection process was not medal for Radio Vatti Shradh on Gai Jatra that simple. But my excitement In his second year performing truly escalated when my first In the ninth chapter Ma at the Academy for Gai Jatra Gai Jatra performance was also Gaijatrey from his acclaimed comic sketch, Acharya chose an selected for special screening— book China Harayeko Manchey, inspiration – Jitendra Mahat which means I was eligible to Acharya recalls days from Avilashi, a radio jockey at Radio perform in front of the King 2034 BS when he performed Nepal. Acharya took Mahat’s also!” the stage play titled Adhunik habit of visiting local saloons “The comic sketch went Shradh. It was that year he (called vatti) and drew out on for 7 days straight. On the climbed on stage from the another solo performance Radio final day, gold medals were audience side, which he was Vatti. announced and I received one previously accustomed to— In the second year again, too, along with Rs. 9,000. That watching veterans like Madan Acharya received a gold medal. time, even thousands could Krishna Shrestha. He says, “It His script was loved by many, be compared in lakhs. It was was my solo performance then. and the audience back then a memorable feat,” recalls Computers were unheard of. simply adored a new stylization Acharya. I hand-wrote the script and that was coming from a young submitted for approval. There comedian like Acharya. 2035 BS: Hari Bamsha goes Bigyapan

Saraddha Maha Dohori

2036 BS: Hari Bamsha incidents that took place back entering the entertainment Acharya performs together then. business, the stronghold of with Mahesh Thapa Yamalok saw Madan the MaHa Duo does not just inAjajujey Ha Krishna Shrestha and Hari remain a glorified projection Bamsha Acharya performing but also overshadows those Hari Bamsha Acharya the Gai Jatra, which according upcoming talents. In 2065, relentlessly wrote his third to Acharya’s isthe best of the after conducting the MaHa script in the form of Ajajujey Gai Jatra performance that Jatra once again at the Ha, a cultural-traditional term MaHa Duo has ever delivered. Academy with Salik, Nepal used by the Newar community After their performance of Banda, and Hello Madam, How during Gatheymangal festival. Vok Hadtal, the MaHa Duo quit are you? the MaHa Duo has Performing for the third the Academy, but not before not performed collectively with year straight, but with the the duo received gold medals other artists till date. aid of a fellow comedian for the performances in both “It’s not just because of that, Movies at QFX Mahesh Thapa, the play was Yamalok and Vok Hadtal. but also we had family issues once again taken positively. Chennai Express to tend to and other such This is the story of a Mumbai boy who With the elements of the embarks on a journey to Tamil Nadu and matters to look into,” Acharya community that was magnified 2064 BS: The inception of en route meets a South Indian girl form maintains. “We wanted to an orthodox family. The clash of cultures under the glasses of comedy, MaHa Jatra awaits them and what follows is a series perform this year, but halls of adventure. the Gai Jatra play was a hit Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone A year prior to the BICC weren’t available. We need once again. Planes 3D Director: Rohit Shetty Once Upon A Time in hall located at New Baneshor to address to a huge mass, Mumbai Dobara “It was a gold medal hat- Dusty is a crop dusting plane who was appointed to be the and such halls are not readily dreams of competing in a famous This story is of an underworld don trick,” says Acharya, having aerial race. But he is hopelessly afraid Shohaib who is the ruling mafia. His Constitution Assembly accessible.” of heights. With the support of his influence and power has spread right won the medal for the third mentor Skipper and a host of new building, MaHa Duo came up up to the Middle East making him year performing at the Academy friends, Dusty sets off to make his a powerful man who is feared and with a montage concept to Up and beyond 2070 BS: For dreams come true. revered by all. Hall. Cast: Val Kilmer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, perform during the Gai Jatra the days to come Teri Hatcher Imran Khan, Sonali Bendre festical. This conglomerate Director: Klay Hall Director: Milan Luthria 2037 BS onwards: The MaHa “I do not believe that comedy comic sketch titled MaHa Jatra Duo from 35 years back when I to go together with the name With Vanchas Ki Vandainas, started performing and the Gai Jatra, saw the sketches like Acharya brought in the comedy of today has changed Remote Control, MaHa Dohori, elements of satire, political in any case. If the satire and Gau Khaney Katha and the correction through comedy, sarcasm haven’t changed, others. Read socialistic obscurity, societal that means the country hasn’t The 2-hour program would sarcasm, and also the elements changed. It is still like the way see the duo own the stage. of revolution. it was 35 years ago,” Acharya Other comedians lined up to Gold medal had been a speaks the truth. give their own performance part of Acharya’s performance There are, however, plans would be awestruck with the caliber by then. Even for of MaHa Duo to perform after quality of performance that the Vanchas Ki Vandainas, Acharya the Dashain-Tihar festival duo delivered. Experience pays received a gold medal, having season after they return from off for the duo. brought funny elements like Australia visit. It’s always ‘Naxalists of Naxal’ (Naxal delightful to see the duo 2065 BS: Continuation to was the place where Acharya perform. It’s the belief of Every Thursday MaHa Jatra and the cease resided then) and introducing people that drives their comic all elements of various With newer comedians performance! musique turn it on

Lyrics and Meaning Do lyrics really matter? Music is a universal language, but without words even the universal language loses semantics. Bijaya Adhikari

efore you go through this article, listen to BOppa Gangnam Style and Gentleman from the K-Pop rapper Psy. Assuming that you have now listened to those songs, those massively popular songs, I can safely say that you hardly understand Psy’s rap. But so be R ajendra Shalabh, Navaraj Lamsal Navaraj it! He is popular not because of Abeeral Thapa, the lyrics—the words are neither instigative, nor provoking, or “Lyrics are the roots to all performance of the song is just a degree that it truly seems to not even suggestive. They are songs,” says Rajendra Shalabh, too powerful—generations have lose its figure, but if it fits into just there, but the performance, the widely accepted songwriter come and gone, and hundreds of the structure, then the lyrics does both in vocals and via the video, whose prolific works have covers can be found, but the song not matter.” is so strong that it has earned transcended over to films, solo lives. Lyrics have not mattered. Chihan Ki Pari is one such “the most watched video in numbers, albums, and even How about forceful rhymes? example. Even to this date, YouTube”, obviously the languages. “From lyrics come With our ears trained to listen to without the lyricist explaining the “most listened to song in the stem called the music, and beautifully crafted words put into song, no one can really say what YouTube” as well. the arrangement, rhythms, and systematic pattern, are rhymes the song means. But contrary, the others follow,” he says. “That really that important? Veteran song is truly popular. Singers like does not necessarily mean that lyricist Navaraj Lamsal, with his Prakash Ojha with Bhatkai Dinchu, lyrics are the most important decades of experience in Radio Prakash Paudel with Nai Malai of them all. When preparing Nepal, advocates, “I would say Tyai Keti, Narad Khatiwada with khichadi, can you say that the rice words don’t matter as much as Dhoka Kholana have experimented is more important, or the lentils stanza. Nepali language is rich on song styles like angry tone, serve a better purpose? No! Even with words that are created crying or drunk (respectively) if one element clicks, the song for the sole purpose of putting and have gained some certain will be accepted.” them into pattern only. Without exposure. Their styles were the Taking a very old example rhymes, songs cannot even be talk of the town, but then again, of the song Resham Firiri, this imagined.” lyrics helped drive the songs’ song is an anthem to Nepali New gen lyricist Abeeral popularity. people, especially NRNs—but Thapa, with his popular number Lyrics are a means for the meanings of resham and Audai Chu Ki Jadai from the the song. It is the point of firiri have connotations only. movie Saanghuro gives a nod to origination from which all the No one can really pinpoint what rhymes. “You cannot imagine other aspects of song start they really mean. Some say it’s a songs without rhymes. There are flourishing. But lyrics need handkerchief in the breeze, some various structures to it, they can not necessarily be anything other say it’s fluttering wings, range from AAAA to ABAB, or intelligible. Meaningless could and some other come up with just AAA or ABBA, or can simple work just well too. Songs during their own interpretation. But the be AA only, but without rhymes Gaijatra, a festival of humor and song, that seems to have gulped songs don’t exist. Yes, sometimes satire, would not exist if all lyrics down elixir itself, never dies. The the lyric has to be twisted to such made sense, would it? musique Fr!day Issue 184 | 28 August 201317

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LIVE @ Saturday: 24 August Location: Thamel Shirshak@ Mint Leaf Lounge Contact: 4411523 RVL Radio Friday: 23 August Time: 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Dharmendra and Bittu @ Location: Jhamsikhel Hem Lama and The CHARTS Tamarind Restro and Bar Contact: 9841335025 Band @ Bourbon Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Room Restro-Bar NEPALI CHART Location: Jhamsikhel 1 Asaar - Bipul Chhetri Marcos Desmond @ New Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 Contact: 5522626 Orleans Café pm 2 Paurakhi – Lochan Rijal Time: 6:30 pm onwards Location: Lal Durbar 3 Jhuthyo Maya – Edge Band Heartbreakers@ 8 Degrees Location: Jhamsikhel Marg Time: 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm Contact: 5522708 Contact:4441703 4 Jau ki Basu – Sabin Rai Location: Jhamsikhel 5 K Saro Vako – Naren Limbu Contact: 5543740 Absorb @ Purple Haze DJ SESSIONS 6 Suna – Naren Limbu Time: 12:00 pm onwards Friday: 23 August All that Jazz @ Moksh Restro 7 Speaker all the way up - Subaaz ft. Girish and Bullet Flo Location: Thamel DJ B*Cash and DJ Suraj @ and Bar Contact-9841399928 Atmosphere Lounge & Bar 8 Jhumle Bulaki – Aastha Raut Time: 7:30 pm onwards Time: 6:00 pm onwards 9 Nepal Badalindo Samaj – Tumbleweed Inc. Location: Jhamsikhel Sliver Wind Trio @ Jazz Location: Hattisar Contact: 5528362 10 Ek Din – Subani Moktan Upstairs Contact: 4435368 Entry: Rs.150 per person Music genre: Jazz Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday: 24 August ENGLISH CHART Brikit Band @ Vintage Lounge Location: Lazimpat DJ Prajwol and DJ Punnit @ 1 Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Ft. T.I & Pharell TopWilliams Music genre: Soft Rock Contact: 4416983 Club Platinum Time: 7:00 pm onwards 2 Paper Doll – John Mayer Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Durbar Marg Hem Lama and The Band @ Location: Durbarmarg 3 Love Somebody – Maroon 5 10 Contact: 9841750985 Tamarind Restro and Bar 9808263228 4 Let Her Go – Passenger Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Price: Rs 499 Aawartan Band @ Cafereena 5 Same Love - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Ft. Mary Lambert Location: Jhamsikhel Restaurant and Bar Contact: 5522626 Dj Suraj @Atmosphere Lounge 6 We Can’t Stop – Miley Cyrus Time: 6:30-10:00 pm & Bar 7 Here’s To Never Growing Up – Avril Lavigne Location: Durbar Marg, Opp. Hotel Kelsang @ New Orleans Café Time: 6:00 pm onwards de Annapurna 8 True Love – Pink Ft. Lily Allen Music genre: Cello Location: Hattisar Contact: 4231313 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Contact: 4435368 9 Come And Get it - Selena Gomez Location: Jhamsikhel 10 Treasure – Bruno Mars Prayas Band Followed by in- Contact: 5522708 DJ B*Cash and DJ Suraj @ house DJ Niral @ The Factory Atmosphere Lounge & Bar Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm – Live Music Monday: 26 August Time: 6:00 pm onwards by Prayas. DJ Niral after 9:00 pm Uday and Manila Sotang @ Location: Hattisar facebook.com/rvlradio www.rvlradio.com @rvlradio Location: Thamel Madhushala Contact: 4435368 Contact: 9801031334 Time: 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Location: Durbarmarg SPECIALS Contact: 4223613 Sunday: 25 August Ka @ Fire and Ice Pizzeria Sunday Weekend Brunch with with Absorb Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Jazz @ Curilo Mano-a-Mano Location: Thamel Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Contact: 4250210 Special attraction: Weekend Brunch All of us were associated with different metal bands Location: Lazimpat, Opp. to British before forming Absorb and that meant each had Hemant Rana@ Bourbon Embassy different playing technique. We are always together Room Restro-Bar Contact: 9851046889 and the five of us are like brothers. We learn from Music genre: Sufi each other and try to incorporate the various Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Special Sunday @ Absolute Bar techniques while practicing. Location: Lal Durbar Marg Time: Till 6:00 pm Contact: 4441703 Special attraction: Buy one wine and Which national or international bands are you get another one for free. guys a fan of or look up to as an inspiration? Wednesday: 21 August Location: Pulchowk In the international scene, we love Suffocation which Contact: 5521408 is an American Death metal band and Gorerotted, Hemant Rana @ Tamarind Restro a British death metal band. We also love Ugrakarma and Bar Music genre: Sufi Monday: 26 August Not even a year old, this band has already managed which is the first death metal band of Nepal formed Soulful Piano @ Tamarind in the 90s and Binaash as well. Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm to make a distinct mark in the death metal scene. Location: Jhamsikhel Restro and Bar Previously considered to be underground, Absorb Are there any upcoming original songs that Contact: 5522626 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm can now be seen performing regularly in concerts Absorb is working on? Special Attraction: A soulful and some prominent bars. The band comprises a We have a number of original songs such as Worm Sliver Wind Trio @ Jazz piano performance by Sunil line-up of 5 talented musicians, each a lover of this Infestation and Infanticidal Tendencies which we play Upstairs Singh. loud and extreme sub-genre of heavy metal music. during the concerts and gigs. At the moment we are Music genre: Jazz Location: Jhamsikhel Contact: 5522626 What does your band’s name “Absorb” working on a new composition which will be ready Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm signify? soon. Location: Lazimpat Contact: 44169 83 After the formation of our band we had a tough What are your thoughts on the death metal time choosing an appropriate name for the band. scene of Nepal? Dharmendra and Bittu @Jatra We literally went through a hundred names before Death metal genre is something that many people settling in for Absorb. We were interested in the Cafe & Bar do not listen to and the crowd is limited. It does Music genre: Freestyle Acoustic concept of a black hole which absorbs everything as get tough but we would say that there has definitely gravity there prevents anything to escape. Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm been an improvement over the years. People Location: Thamel What chemistry do your band members are opting to give death metal a chance which is Contact: 4256622 share? absolutely great for bands like ours. (Samyak Moktan) Sign Band @ The Reef Restaurant and Lounge Bar Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm The need-to-know index getaway Approximate time taken to reach on the run there from Kathmandu Price Gaul for Ghandruk Website ( Contact Trekking to Ghandruk is quite a feat of valor, especially for novice and occasional i Additional Information travellers who can take this as a rare bragging opportunity. Where to Stay Abhishek Mishra

time in ways you will find out once are these stone steps that are made okhara for all its charm and sights to see and places to visit begins to wane you do it. to ease the trekker’s plight for the after a few days. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great place to visit but you find last hour or so. And while you’re yourself looking at each other on the fourth day going, “Now what?” The short To finally meet a local who says we P draining your last strength to take and easy answer is - look to the hills. When one has done all that fancies them in should’ve started ascending hours another step, local kids are jumping Pokhara, it can be a stepping stone for those who wish to come that much closer ago and then gives us a new route and skipping their way to the top. to the Himalayas. Ghandruk it is. to go up, is where one realizes why they should always stay alert Finally, you reach Ghandruk and while hiking. And always look out the bazaar opens up. First thing for poorly marked signs. That’s you should do is grab refreshments what they say, and rightly so I guess, and replenish your energy. The “Just go up.” So finally traversing accommodation enquiry comes up hills and enroute you run into next. We settled down at this great some awe-inspiring sights. The guest house that overlooks the clouds come in right after noon so mountains just right. With the night the temperature drops giving you comes enormous fog and clouds the luxury to walk in the lap of rushing in. If one takes a picture of gentle breeze. Traditional swings, it, you’d think it’s snowing as it can lush farms and old houses crack a be that thick. The patrons there smile on your face as you realize recommend some local sel roti that you have done exactly what you is quite honestly not like any you’ll came for; escaped the regular life get in Kathmandu. You need to try it to explore something new. And on foot, you should be mighty proud about that fact. A professional hiker reading this could refute, but the last few hours are always the toughest. Especially on the way to Ghandruk, there are a lot of ‘false hills’ that can be mistaken for the destination and you might speed up to get there faster. Only to discover, another taller hill once you get there. It’s like nature playing cat and mouse and then doze off and embrace that with you. And without realizing but well-deserved sleep. The premise to end up in Ghandruk the supposedly busy trail. But trudge quite naturally so, taking the longer It’s the next day that it all pays off. will have you first exhaust all on, and a popular companion is the route will have set you back an The glimpse of the Himalayas this resources at Pokhara. While the music in your earphones. It makes the hour, so now you will be battling a close is humbling and breathtaking. trekking trail is quite famous, it does trip shorter and longer at the same race to beat nightfall as well. There The view from Ghandruk is one to take some pondering over to do take in. The scenery on the way is for beginners. But finding whatever a story of its own. The misty night fortitude you can, and saying it’s now is stuff of lyrical magic and the or never is highly rewarding. A cab image of waking up to snow capped will take you to the starting point legends, makes you forget whatever of the hike that is, Beni Nayapul. it is that you come here for. An And it’s so encouraging talking to incredible getaway that leaves you the locals when you are starting an wanting more.! arduous hike. They put you at ease saying, “Oh, it isn’t that far, you’ll be there in 4 hours.” With a smile Pack at least two bottles of water, too; it’s all such a reassuring illusion. i and juice. Food should be light like The trail there is lit with spring Granola bars or some Wai Wai. water spouts as well as plush green vegetation. After walking for what Rs.300 per room in Ghandruk, feels like hours, you reach a pipeline but the food is expensive. So a bill that falls below to a small dam. This of 2,500 or more shouldn’t be of will look all very bizarre and to cap surprise. it all off, there will be no hikers on kathmandu Neku Jatra-Mataya never a dull moment Nija Maharjan

eku Jatra or Mataya – neku meaning horn and Participation mata meaning light. Solely by its name, we can Ntell that the jatra has two different stories.

You will have to wake up really early to reach the venue on time; by early I mean 4:00 am, as the procession is scheduled to depart at 5:00 am from Saugal. If you cannot make it on time, you can choose to join the long queue (it is astounding how long the queue can be, considering the fact that when watched as an audience it can take an hour or more at length for the procession to finish). Since this is a religious walk, you are prohibited to eat What Happens Go gaga! rice. Having said that, it is not necessary you starve; you Thousands of devotees participate in the The best part of Mataya can have a light breakfast to get you started. Don’t worry procession which involves 12 to 13 hours (speaking for myself) is the about being unable to have lunch or snacks on the way. of walk visiting four main stupas located festivity that takes place In every location, there will be bystanders waiting with in different corners of Patan and other during the procession. bagful of snacks to giveaway. Although it is a completely Buddha stupas and Chaityas counting People dressing up in different story that they need to know you in order for to above 2000 in number. Most of the crazy costumes, playing you to have those goodies. I say, it is not a bad idea to devotees participate in the procession in insane roles in short plays carry chocolate bars and refreshers with you, just in case. name of their deceased relatives, praying to mock the evil of the for their eternal peace. society, acting funny to Mataya is a musical event as well; the bring happiness to the Present Day Story musicians demonstrate their performances grieving individuals – all in One may wonder how a tradition as old as 1400 years during the procession. Dha baja, Damokhi all depicts Mataya. These is still being kept alive. Well, there are ten founding and the most significant Neku baja (a type groups or individuals in communities engaged who take turn annually to of trumpet made of buffalo horn) are some the procession are called organize the jatra. Each community starts preparation instruments that are demonstrated by the khyalas (clowns). In case one year ahead as they are to train people from their students who practice and train for over 9 you cannot commit to the full procession, you can always community to play traditional bajas. This year Saugal months and even more. They not only play gang up, get dressed in crazy costumes (tear up your old Tol in Patan takes the pride in organizing the jatra the instruments but perform traditional jeans, paint your face and go gaga) and bang drums all (every tenth year, this year being 2070). Neku Jatra - dance moves along with it. A sight not to way along, singing funny songs. Trust me! People will Mataya falls on 23 August, Friday this year. be missed. love you. What’s there not to like?

Dress code If you intend to go traditional, you can get a daura Medical Attention Get a seat and watch suruwal (appropriate for both he and she), braid your hair Best case scenario – sore feet, muscle cramps, If walking those long miles is not and top if off with a dhaka topi or clad in haku patasi. If cuts and bruises are to be expected and in the your cup of tea, then find the best spot you are in daura surwal you get to carry lit candles. But worst case scenario you might pass out if you possible by the road and enjoy the entire here is a fair warning; it’s 12 to 13 hours nonstop walk dehydrate (so a lot of liquid intake is highly procession as an audience. According and you never know if mother nature will bestow heavy recommended). Medical camps will be set up by to the organizers Mataya will reach rain or scorching sun on the day. So, to be on the safe Red Cross, Rotaract Clubs, Leo Clubs and other Pulchowk at around 12:00 pm, so be there side;ww opt for something you are comfortable wearing. organizations. They will provide you with all the and witness the astonishing event of Even though devotees prefer walking bare foot, you can medical attention you need and water supply to Patan. If you miss it, then well there is choose to wear comfy shoes; nobody will judge you for rehydrate you now and then. always another year. getting a bit easy on yourself.

Offerings Carry offerings along with you. It can be anything: camphor, sweets, coins, rice grains, vermilion, etc. The choice is yours. If you are walking for the sake of eternal peace of your deceased relative, you can offer condolence FASHION MATTERS pamphlets as well. It will be impossible for you LIFE showcases WATCH ECS LIFE STYLES, TRENDS, to ONcarry HIMALAYA all the offerings TELEVISION(over 2000) with you AND PEOPLE from the very start, so you can always have THAT BRING anyone to help you refill your stock during the FASHION TO LIFE This Saturday, August 24, at 7:30 PM Thiswalk. Sunday, August 25, at 1:30 AM and 9:30 AM ENJOY THE EPISODE www.youtube.com/ecsmediatv timeoff eat, drink, party – live Nightmare of a Meal Just like life, not all of our dining experiences can be smooth sailing. Sometimes eating out can turn out to be a nasty surprise. Some popular names in Kathmandu share their ‘Nightmare of a Meal’ with us. Of course, we are not shouting out the eatery’s name but there are plenty of hints to draw a conclusion. Pooja Pradhan

A splash in the pool is a great way The first thing that comes to your In horror movies when people need a Service adds to the good food of a to refresh yourself but finding a mind when your birthday rolls in, safe place for refuge, they end up going restaurant. Bad service, regardless good creepy crawly in your food is not. besides the fact that you are a year into a haunted house. A similar story food can chase away clients. Prashan Although a rad five star hotel, one older, is the thought of all the presents is of Binod Ratna Tuladhar, the Syanden of Moksh Revolution Radio of its restaurants could not stop an and treats you will be receiving. On MD of Bluebird Mall and his beloved still maintains that the restaurant has uninvited guest in its food. When one of her birthdays, fashionista wife. The deserted restaurant should great food, but it lacks quality service. Miss Nepal 2010 first runner-up Nuzhat Qazi went to celebrate her have suggested them of the horrors The first few times the bill had few Sahana Bajracharya and her birthday at this well established cafe that followed, yet they braved to take hundreds added to it unnecessarily, he friends went to this restaurant in town. Little did she know that a their chances and ordered some assumed it to be a genuine mistake. a couple of years ago, she got gift awaited her. Not a free plate of peanuts, Aloo kebab and the restaurant But it continued. It was the infamous an unwelcome and unwanted their famous momo but a stir fried specialty - a skewered dish. Seems ‘cake incident’ that put an end to this nutrition supplement in the steak cockroach in the Veg. chowmein. like the restaurant does not share restaurant’s parade. Syanden and his she had ordered. The kitchen crew Neither so yum nor accepted! She the universal notion of good food as friends forgot a birthday cake at the gifted this celebrity with a fried sent it back to the kitchen and we everyone else. What was served to restaurant after the celebration. Ten cockroach. Were they trying to hope it found its rightful place —­ the Tuladhar was stale and undoubtedly minutes later they returned, only to find show the magnitude of their love trash. Now, wouldn’t it be great if we of low quality. A lesson learned for out that the servers had gobbled up the towards her? We hope not. too could return the scratchy sweater Tuladhar — when you see a party of remaining cake assuming it was a free- we got for our birthday without eight leave without touching the food, for-all festival. Hopefully, the owners put hurting other’s sentiments? the decision to stay will only end in an end to the self-helping servers’ fiesta; regret. otherwise this restaurant could soon be out of business. timeoff Issue 184 | 28 August 2013 21

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Finished drinking? Then throw it out, babu. Mother- Look at all this garbage! Nepal is always going to be the same. Being pessimistic is not going to Jeez! These uncivilized people.. Corruption, load shedding, blame game and solve the problem, dear friends. We Son- Hmm..But Aama you asked me dirty politics. We don’t think the election is should get registered, exercise our to throw my empty juice box while going to change anything. right to vote and choose a capable coming home. Then, even you are leader of our choice. uncivilized right?

Bird flu or not, either way it is we who have to suffer.

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Despite an option, so I staggered and please go safely!” and they left. highspirits copious amounts of chhyang in eventually reached the main I’m grateful they didn’t lambast for the love of drinking our bloodstream, we gracefully road near Gabahal where I me for anti-social behavior. Or – or so I think – made our way thought I’d find a cab. Didn’t worse, cuff me. downstairs and on the way out happen. It was already too late After an hour of awkward thanked Kwacha, our culinary at night. I took out my phone jogging, I reached my hood. Moonlight Runaway genius with a tummy to envy. and tried calling my friends, At the last turn to my house There couldn’t be a better occasion than After customary handshakes, but of course, the phone was a pack of stray dogs gave me two took off while the rest dead! a warm welcome of incessant Gaijatra to narrate this story. Partly because it unanimously decided the night There was no hope, so barking and howling. It was involves a jatra of sorts, and partly because it was still young. without second guessing myself, nothing new because whether involves running like a cow. We took what we believed I started running. Immediately I was drunk or sober, the was a shortcut to Jhamsikhel lights blinked at me from territorial dogs seemed to Anuj D. Adhikary through narrow alleyways, behind. Turned around to find despise my existence and like ten minutes into which one out I was being tailed by a clockwork they dutifully give hey say the best things in chhyang were downed one after manned up to admit we were police van. Half the alcohol in me a smothering earful at life are free. I don’t know another amidst buzzing flies, lost. Tipsy, we found a random my system vanished in a jiffy, every jab. Thinking that’s all Tif they’re free but they do loud grunts and a free flow of pati where cigarettes were lit. but the eyes were tell-tale red. they’d do, I continued running. come in pretty cheap. Case in chhoela and rajkhani – imperative The true weight of chhyang Unable to decide the best plan To add to my plight, within point: Chhyang, the masterpiece to a bhatti ecosystem. We hit me as I sat down to wait of action, I kept running. seconds two of the dogs of a fermented drink. Forget reminisced about old times, for my friends to finish their The van pulled up next charged at me, and I ran to Scandinavian beer. When it debated politics, lamented age, cancer sticks, and when I least to me and a question came in save my life screaming a few comes to fine Newari food sang an item song or two, made expected… say hello to Mr. a stern voice, “What do you expletives in reflex. I had no and drinks, nothing beats travel plans we knew would Spins! My speech suddenly think you’re doing?” Out of time for rabies, really. It took Kwacha (pronounced with three never materialize, and by the got slurred, hearing impaired, my senses and wasting no me a good half an hour of chandrabindus worth of nasal time we started whining about eyes hypnotically dizzy – I was second, I replied, “I’m training detour to finally reach home stress over “kwa”, took me girlfriends or lack thereof, we pronounced drunk. My friends for a marathon!” Yes, that’s the and hit the sack. The ordeal some practice). Hidden in the had lost count of pitchers we uttered something gibberish best I could come up with. But was over. alleyways just a few minutes finished. Yet the refills kept and left. heck yeah, it seemed to work! It’s nice that chhyang tingles from Krishna Mandir, Kwacha coming, to which a friend They had apparently gone “What’s wrong with you? Is your soul and doesn’t burn a is a paradise for cheap gluttons gallantly announced, “No such to get me some water, but my a national athlete supposed to hole in your pocket, but Mr. like myself looking for a good thing as too much chhyang!” I drunk mind neither processed run like this – drunk and at Spins is not the best of friends time induced by chhyang and should have smacked him right nor retained that information, this hour?” the policeman said with the law enforcement spicy food. then. and soon I was there all with a look of shock. I felt and street dogs. The night of So here we were, four Sips turned into gulps, and by myself, thinking I was honored for the wrongful title, madness was finito and I was merrymaking friends and I, gulps into ghyampes. Inevitably, abandoned. After realizing it and much like a seasoned con sound asleep now with a plastic celebrating an unremarkable close to midnight one friend was high time to call it a night, artist, I played along. “Alcohol bag by my side, with one lesson Thursday evening in Kwacha’s got into a bad shape and was I weighed my options – either gives me energy. Besides, I’m learnt well: There is such thing dimly lit room. Pitchers of somewhere between puking head home or sleep at the just warming up.” They bought as too much chhyang.!