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Ambition Education and Career Expo 2013 Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall on Thursday saw the inauguration of the four-day Ambition Education and Career Expo 2013. Continued on page 11
No Hunting in the Machaan Gentle breeze escaping through the gaping corners of the lush garden situated immediately outside the timbered eatery provides a sense of calmness to the summer heat. Continued on page 21
Art for Federal Life Kathmandu Universtiy, School of Arts, Centre for Art & Design showcased an exhibition titled “A Federal life”, a UNDP’s support to Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal (SPCBN). Continued on page 13 Continued on page 13 what we spot getstarted All t he World’s a Garden start off with our picks After the success of his artistic project ‘Butterfl y City’, Milan Rai’s dream of building an ideal society has only gotten bigger and better. As a continuity to the project, Rai has come up with another environmental art titled “Kathaa Aqua Fun in the Sun Bagaicha Ko”, where he has created a giant watering can. The art work has been placed Samyak Moktan in the dabali of Patan Durbar Square. While installing the white paper butterfl ies all over uman beings are fickle all one can think of is diving Every swimming complex has its Kathmandu, Rai was viewing the world as a minded, and I have a into a pool of cold, frosty water own set of guidelines, so be kind garden and this latest installation of a massive 7 x 9 foot watering can, he says, signifi es the pretty good reason why with a big splash. enough to follow them because H purest bond of a butterfl y and a garden. I am labeling our species like Yes, swimming is definitely they’re for your own good. that. The bitter winter cold is your coolest option to beat According to Rai, the installation is dedicated to the Jacarandas trees that Things you need the government has planned to cut down because of the road extension unbearable and it is then that the summer heat and with Some sunscreen lotion with your project. Through this work Rai hopes to convey the message of happiness we constantly wish for the sun a plethora of swimming required SPF, your own shampoo, to the people, and that we can enjoy the small and simple things in life. and hope the summer season complexes and venues available soap and towel, a change of clean kicks in, later on only to whine people definitely seem to be clothes and some light snacks about the scorching rising flocking in numbers to their along with water or juice for Hotel Shahanshah Dashrath Stadium mercury. Moreover, over these nearest aqua respite. Not only rehydration. International Location: Tripureshwor, past few days people have been is swimming a relaxing activity Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu Kathmandu constantly whimpering about but it also has a host of health Aroma Sports Centre Contact: 4355484 Contact: 4248707 the rise in temperature and the benefits. Swimming is a great Location: Sanepa, Kathmandu sweltering heat is sure creating a way to build your muscle Contact: 5521516 Shaligram Hotel Apartment Birendra International Sports nuisance. Working, studying or strength and tone your muscles Location: Jawalakhel, Lalitpur Complex Eshani Club Contact: 5534713, 5543241 engaging in any physical activity as well. It improves flexibility Location: Satdobato, Location: Ravibhavan, Soaltee Kathmandu seems no less than a Herculean and is an easy way to burn your Oasis Health Club task during the summer as the Mode Contact: 5543472 calories. This water-based sport Contact: 4274890 Location: Krishnagalli, Lalitpur heat tends to make one feel is a communal activity and one Contact: 5522746 lethargic and dull. It might be can take the pleasure of it with International Club The Spectrum International true to think that the constant friends or family. But there are Location: Sanepa Location: Pulchowk, Lalitpur complaints from the denizens some key things one ought to Contact: 5550861 Contact: 5011023 of the valley seem like a pretext remember while planning to go if one were to compare the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort swimming. and Spa Nature Club unfathomable heat one has to Location: Dhapasi, Kathmandu Follow Rules Location: Gokarna, Kathmandu bear in places outside the valley, Contact: 4373444 particularly in the Terai belt. We One should always follow rules Contact: 4451212 do feel for them but when the and guidelines. Wearing proper Hardik Fitness Center Kirtipur Swimming Club blistering heat makes you feel swimming apparel, including Location: Pulchowk, Lalitpur Location: Kirtipur, Kathmandu like you are roasting in an oven, caps and goggles, is a must. Contact: 5522068 Contact: 4331641 page3 one question make your statement What does it take to be a model in Nepal? Modeling has become one of the most sought after careers in Nepal today. Not only is it fun but is also hugely rewarding when it comes to income. But what is really required for someone to become a model? Is being just a pretty face enough? Time and again we hear from ramp choreographers and professional models about the features Nepali models lack. To learn more on the subject, Fr!day speaks to some of the those who are involved in this fi eld.
Mannat Shrestha
Modeling, I believe, is not an easy task at all. In my view, the fi rst thing required to be a model You have to be determined and focused is the looks. You need to be tall and lean, but on what you’re doing. You have to give up most importantly you need to have a real interest on many things to become a good model. to do it. You need to take it seriously as a job. You Sacrifi cing those cheesy lasagne or chocolate Nepal’s modeling industry is can’t just do one photoshoot and call yourself covered strawberry for maintaining your defi nitely growing. However, I think a model. It’s a discipline. I think Nepali modeling physique is so diffi cult. Many rules and what’s lacking is the motivation industry has just started to grow so that’s why regulations must be followed, whether for many upcoming models. The there are quite a few things lacking. Mainly it lacks you like it or not. Waking up early in the monetary factor can sometimes in professionalism which could be the result of morning or staying up late and having to also be the obstacle. But in a few a low pay. Let’s face it: Models it Nepal don’t get bear any weather extremely hot or cold for years I’m sure this industry will paid very well. This also triggers the models not photoshoots is hard. And walking in those 6 reach an international level if we to make it their full time profession. inch heels for hours and continuous workout go professionally. sessions are really tiring. Aastha Pokharel is one of the most well-known A trainee engineer at Air Dynasty models in Nepal. She made it to the top fi ve of Asia’s Paramita Rl Rana is an upcoming model Heli Services, Yachnit SJB Rana Next Top Model contest. with many accomplishments like Trendsetters. can be seen in Samsung and Carlsberg ads.
The modeling scene in Nepal is a bit disappointing because the models Initially when I got into modeling, I did not expect that I would are not very committed to their work. After two or three shows, the last in this profession for long. Before I got into modeling, I models get overrated and hesitate to continue their training any further. used to take photographs. I was suggested to try out modeling. Models need to be very determined and focused. Here they don’t listen Although I was reluctant, I gave it a shot in 1991 and went for to the choreographers or the trainers. They lack motivation. They just the audition. I got selected and that’s how I started my career get into modeling for fame. If you are getting into a profession, you and have been doing it for 22 years now. The wow factor should have an aim, which people don’t tend to have with modelling needs to be there. It also depends on what kind of modeling here.The last time I evaluated a few models at an audition, I was very you are going for. If it’s runway model, you need to follow the disappointed because they assumed screen testing wasn’t necessary international criteria: height and measurement. But undoubtedly, for them. Even the most successful international models have to do it. I the most vital aspect that is required is professionalism. think a little bit of attitude tweak is required. Prashant Tamrakar has been in the modeling industry for 22 Bipin Gurung is an upcoming choreographer who has been praised for years. He is today a successful choreographer and the Managing his work in Trendsetters Fashion Show. Director of WIZ International. people the buzz-makers Face Behind the voice Nepal’s advertisement industry is witnessing a revolution, thanks to innovation and fresh ideas. Hindi ads dubbed in Nepali seem to seeping out of Nepali televisions. While the sector is still at lengths from pushing the envelope, its praiseworthy progress is getting much attention. Fr!day talks to two personalities who have lent their strong voices for many advertisements, and here they share their opinion on the hits and misses of the industry. Mannat Shrestha
My favorite nepali ad is Waiwai’s “Vivinta ma ekta” which means unity in My favorite nepali ad has to be “Hatthi Chaap Chappal”. The dialogue from the advertisement diversity. It has nicely portrayed our multi-lingual and multi-ethnic society. Also the has become a part of the pop-culture vocabulary. “Hatthi baliyo ki haathi chaap chapel?... Usta-ustai whole concept of Nepalis devouring WaiWai despite of our diverse ethnicity is a ho nanu!” Even today people remember the ad for its paradox, giving longevity to the brand-name. smart way of conveying the message. My say on lip-sync in ads: I think it looks and sounds stupid. Peppy music coupled with pleasant My say on lip-sync in ads: I think it’s fair because Nepal’s market is pretty small. voice-overs is a start, but visuals are defi nitely the most powerful tool. The companies should invest Also people here relate more to Indian ads than Nepali ones. in making localized advertisements featuring local talents. I feel that’s one of the main reasons why Companies like Ncell have been able to break through advertising clutter. What nepali advertisements lack is creativity. There are some ads that do not even deliver the message, while some are too direct. What nepali advertisements lack is a good script; be it in television or radio. The right words create immediate impressions and generate connections to a I started my career as a singer at the age of eight. brand. Avoiding bandwagon fallacy and thinking out of the box could be a good The biggest challenge in my career is yet to come. start. My biggest achievement was when I got nominated Speaking on radio does not mean non-stop talking. It’s about non-stop thinking. for Hits FM Music Awards as the best composer. Mindfulness and presence of mind is what you need to work on, and I personally feel that it has helped me to undertake a career as a freelance writer as well. Another career I would pursue would be of an army person or a S.W.A.T girl. Now, that would The biggest challenge as a RJ is that even though the work seems chilled be a very cool. out, it can really test your patience. There are no set holidays, you must be super-fl exible with your time and a lot of homework goes behind each I believe that what goes around comes hour. around. My biggest achievement is when people come up to me and tell me My biggest fear is being abandoned how my shows and what I have said have helped them in their life. Of in a room with spiders, tarantulas and course, the biggest kick I get is when strangers are discussing about me snakes. in front of me, without realizing it. After all, the voice coming from your I always carry with me my phone. box has no face. It is truly fascinating. Shivani Moktan is a born singer. Singing Another career I would pursue would be that of a chef. Making runs in her blood. Jubilant and talented, food does not only sound interesting but is also challenging and fun. I Moktan has been the voice behind many occasionally cook at home, and baking is something I fi nd therapeutic. advertisements such as for Fair & Lovely and I believe in honest apology. Live and let live is my mantra, but I won’t Ncell. She is also working as a vocal teacher at forgive anything if it’s defended. Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory. My biggest fear is losing my voice. I always carry with me my iPod. Music to me is the greatest art form. Alok Thapa is a program producer and presenter at Hits FM 91.2. His involvement in radio for the past 10 years has seen him tackle various kinds of shows, documentary voice-overs and ads which include Ncell and John Players.
A cartoon character I would like to lend my voice to is Homer Simpson! I love the show for its dynamism; it is not controlled by any fi xed rules or topic. It follows everything and anything A cartoon character I would like to lend under the sun; must be challenging. Plus, we share the same my voice to would be Black Widow from sun-sign of Taurus and an insatiable appetite for junk food. Avengers.
feature issues that matter the blog spots Roly-poly Toys Nepali people have now moved from being utterly complacent to being mere Roly-poly toys. No matter what kind of regulation is imposed, or if we’re hit with waves and waves of socio-political obligations, we just take it with ease— standing back again, ready to take some more. Bijaya Adhikari
ou must have seen or heard would be the last one. We have frequency of such strikes is too about Roly-poly toys. They gone beyond the saturation high in Nepal. People have now Yare gravity-corrected toys, point, beyond the threshold, not just become smug towards which when pushed wobble side where there is nothing but null, these strikes, which result in to side, but their weights bring nothing but void. massive economic losses, but them back to their original A probable illustration we even hope for some Nepal place! And to my exasperation, the regulatory departments standing position. could be the infamous Banda every now and then. his call was instantly have created situations that We are those Roly-poly toys. Nepal Banda. Strikes and I would like to recall a quote supported and shared by many. we have agreed upon without We have an inexplicably stoic revolutionary movements from certain someone in my This is just too sad! any plausible reason given. acceptance to anything that are a necessary part of any social networking site who Price hike is yet another Some time back, the traffic comes our way—situations push democratic honeycomb. But mentioned, “Why even call a example. There is no police imposed mandatory our buttons, suffocate us and a shutdown of the entire banda if you are not going to demarcation to why certain helmets for pillion riders. Every strangle us. Yet we sit quietly, country is never the answer. go through it?” He was calling product suddenly becomes motorcycle was seen with an thinking and hoping that this And for the record, the for the closing to actually take expensive. And to dismay, there extra helmet on the back. We is no vendetta against it. Most never questioned why it was our eyes are wide open, but we cannot see anymore. our of the times, it’s the Indian regulated. And when it was ears can hear, but we cannot listen anymore. our tongues products that suddenly come lifted later, we never questioned have no voice. with a new and raised price why. We just said okay. tag, immediately followed by Traffic police even imposed locally produced goods. From policies that allowed only even candies to petroleum products, number vehicles on even dates. price simply rises. There is Surprisingly, there were no no evident reason to back up significant protests against that such price hike, since even in either. And then there is this India, those products have a Driving Under Influence (DUI) fixed MRP. But in Nepal, the case. It gained much notoriety price goes high, sometimes when introduced, but these by 20% at a single go! And us days, even the DUI checking the Roly-poly toys, we take seems to have lost its magic. the blow with ease and justify, Traffic police simply wave their “So what? It’s just five rupees hands and ask to move on. more!” We should be ashamed “Who cares if people drink and of ourselves. drive?” Definitely not the traffic Things are not just about police these days, I think. issues that directly affect The Supreme Court filed a our lifestyle. I would like to case against the nation’s biggest illustrate a recent example national daily just for a mere of a highly panned rape case article that could or could not from Delhi. Coincidentally, bring about some sentiments a similar case was witnessed in people. But we sat quietly. here in Nepal during the “It’s just a newspaper,” we same time. Protests flowed thought. The feature length in, actually they flooded film, Badhshala, was on the in. Streets were filled with verge of not even making it to people who felt that their own the theatres for its controversial families were torn with that content. The film was accused incident. But after, when the of disrupting national integrity. Delhi case was taken out of Our freedom to sport long hair the media picture, our faces or to wear mini-skirts, or to have now shut down. After engrave an artistic tattoo on that, at least seven different our arms: they were questioned rape cases have been lodged because of personal prejudices here. Media has already of someone on an authoritative presented a rape case of a chair. Yet we’re silent. 13-year-old girl. But where Our eyes are wide open, but are our placards now? Where we cannot see anymore. Our are our voices? Where are ears can hear, but we cannot those who posted their faces listen anymore. Our tongues with sunglasses at the protest have no voice. We cannot sense sites on their Facebook the reality anymore. We have profile and Instagram account our senses, but we don’t have now? We are downright what it takes to question the pathetic. And saying that is an authority when we must. We understatement. are simple toys now, pushed This is not limited to non- around and dropped to the government bodies only. Even ground. We are Roly-poly toys! events make the most of the city TOP 3
With events to the left and right, Fr!day makes it a little bit easier for you to what’s on choose events to check out this week and the next. Here are our top three picks: things to do 1. FêTE DE lA MUSIqUE 2013 Join in for the pool party that will feature a rain dance set-up enabling you to enjoy dancing in the rain in the scorching summer heat. sun . mon . tue . wed . thu . fri . sat 20 21 22 2. nEW FACE oF @HoUSE oF FASHIon 23 24 25 26 Auditions for the Brand Ambassador of @House of Fashion is taking place on Saturday so fi ll up the application forms and follow your dream of becoming a model.
3. SEnSATIon WHITE In nEPAl! Get ready for an all-white dress code party in which you will get to enjoy a musical Everest Jam 2013 evening and the ticket price you pay will go for charity. Date: June 22 (Saturday); Time: 11:00 am onwards; Venue: Table Tennis Hall, Lainchaur; Contact: [email protected] POST US: Email event details to [email protected] or call Everest Crew completes its four-year journey on June 22 and they are 5011571/ 5011639/ 5011730/ 5011731 for listings. Listings are free but hosting a b-boying competition to mark the occasion. There will be a 4-on-4 inclusion is not guaranteed due to limited space. Crew Battle and 7 to Smoke Battle for the fi rst time in Nepal. In 7 to Smoke battle, a participant will be up against seven b-boys. They have also invited some groups to perform for the event all the way from India. The event is supported by NBF association, Fabulous, ISS sound system, pep-up The proceeds from the event will certifi cates are given to all dance studio and Core Dance Academy. go to Mr. Pradipta Rana, who is candidates and the top four participating in a 200-km cycling participants will be interviewed for Entry fee: Rs. 300 called Sunsuper Ride to Conquer the next edition of Folio. Cancer, in his drive to raise funds. The seats are reserved for the fi rst BCE hopes to encourage others three people who register. So hurry to support and take part in social up and register by texting “folio work. basic” to 4001 by 21 June. Qs Fast Track - Basic Photography Registration price: Rs. 3,000 With Nishant Gauchan Workshop Member of Everest Crew Date: 26 June (Wednesday) to 28 nEW FACE oF @HoUSE oF 3 FASHIon June (Friday) Time 7:00 am to 10:30 Date: 22 June (Saturday) Art Fight Venue: The Image Park, Bagbazar, Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Join the Everest Crew on their fourth Anniversary celebration and watch Kathmandu Venue: @House of Fashion, some of international crew take over the dance fl oor. Lazimpat The Image Park and Folio magazine 4416200 or email them at What is the prospect of b-boying in nepal? is organizing an event for those [email protected] These days many young people are interested in this dance form and we who have always wanted to pursue have seen some young b-boys who are working so hard and improving photography as a career but could Have you ever wanted to model? themselves quickly. In the short span of four years of b-boying in the not for any reason. This beginners Then this is your chance. @ country, the craze and dedication has markedly increased. three-day fast track workshop with House of Fashion is look for a three professional mentors will band ambassador for 2013, so Do you have any other entertainment program other than in nature. Power up your stay with help kickstart a career in this fi eld. those interested make sure you b-boying on the day? Borderlands resort in a soothing The participants will be mentored go to @House of Fashion to get Yes, we are trying to include other elements of hiphop in this Everest music and indulge yourself with by Afzal Khan (the Creative Head your application forms. Auditions Jam 2013. These include beatboxing, DJ and break dance performances. other activities like badminton, at Hyphen Advertisement), Ganga will be held on the 22 June. The We didn’t want it to be a typical show, rather a platform where people chess, rafting and canyoning. You Sagar Rai (Senior Photographer audition will take place in the order are given an opportunity to show their forte in respective fi elds. So we will be offered a complimentary at Folio Magazine and +977 of registration. The winner on this also have NBF b-girl, Nepal b-girl and other dancers performing hiphop drink on arrival, 3 meals, village walk, Magazine) as well as Sumeet Shakya audition will not only get to be dance. hike to Borderlands fall and plunge (the Founder/Instructor at The the band ambassador for @House pool. on what criteria will the participants be judged? Image Park and PhotoJournalist at of Fashion for 2013 but also get a Judging criteria will be - foundation, execution, battle, originality and Price: Rs. 2,300 per person per night OnlineKhabar.com). Participation contact with Über Agency (including dynamism shown by the performers. Winner will get a cash prize of for Nepali (Applicable on Fridays Rs. 20,000, a trophy and a certifi cate. The 1st runner-ups will get gift and other weekdays) and Rs. 3,741
hampers. (Ashmita Rijal) for foreigners. You can also go for D.A.O. Lalitpur Regd. No.77-066/67 1 day Package (Friday) with Rafting ECS Media Pvt. Ltd, Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal. 5011571. /Canyoning costing Rs.3,500 for No. 175 26 June 2013 Publisher: ECS MEDIA PVT. LTD. Nepalis and Rs. 6,547 for foreigners. Editor: SUNIL RAJ SHRESTHA Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: NEERAZ KOIRALA MISCEllAnEoUS able to market their products in a Director, Editorial & Marketing: NRIPENDRA KARMACHARYA Editorial Coordinator: TRIPTI D. SHRESTHA casual setting. This month Mango Sr. Manager, Editorial & Marketing: SUDEEP SHAKYA Inhouse Writers: AKRITI SHILPAKAR, SUPRASANNA Business Square Heat Wave - Ride to Conquer Sr. Manager, Business Planning & Development: RUPESH SHAKYA ARYAL Tree Eco Resort will be profi led. Manager, Editorial & Promotions: NILADRI S. PARIAL Copy Editor: ANUJ D. ADHIKARY Date: 20 June (Thursday) Cancer Design Executive: SUNIL MAHARJAN Design Assistant: NARAYAN MAHARJAN Time 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Registration price: Rs. 900 Date: 22 June (Saturday ) Sr. Photographer: DASH B. MAHARJAN Venue: The Embers Time: 4:00 pm onwards Color Separation & Printed at: Photographer: UMESH BASNET, YOGENDRA WordScape The Printer Pvt. Ltd. MAHARJAN, ANUP SHRESTHA, AMAR D. RAI Restaurant, Krishna Galli, Friday night at Borderlands Venue: Trisara, Lazimpat Road, Bhaisepati, Lalitpur Head, Business Development: BIJENDRA PRADHAN, Kathmandu 5548861, 5552335 ANGIRAS MANANDHAR Patan Eco-Adventure Resort Distributor: Kasthamandap Distribution Sr Executive, Business Development: SACHIN TAMRAKAR 985-1115873 Pvt. Ltd. 424.7241 Assistant Executive, Business Development: NIRBHEEK SUBEDI 4785454 Date: 21 June (Friday) Assistants, Business Development: Time: 2:00 pm DISClAIMER BABISH MAHARJAN Candid Services is hosting After two successful events, Black Details of the event listings are accurate as per information Promotions & PR Assistant: RASHMI AGRAWAL Venue: Sorhakhutte received before the date the weekly goes for printing. Fr!day is Ad Enquiries: [email protected] Business Square this 20 June. Crown Entertainments is back with not responsible for any changes. Sr. Executive, Production & Distribution: 4700866, 4701295, 4381214, Columnists are entitled to their own views and opinions. They do BIKRAM SHRESTHA an event for a social cause. Cancer not necessarily refl ect the views and opinions of ECS Media and Enjoy light refreshments Subscription & Distribution Executive: 4381425 the organizaton cannot be held liable for the same. Readers are while mingling with the has affected the lives of millions encouraged to write to us at [email protected] ATULYA ACHARYA Subscription & Distribution Coordinator: innovating and upcoming Pack your bags to spend a night at and with this event BCE hopes Our sister publications SUJAN SHRESTHA business owners of Nepal. Borderlands Eco-Adventure Resort. to contribute to the international Entrepreneurs will also be Breathe some fresh air and indulge fi ght against the killer disease. events Fr!day Issue 175 | 26 June 2013 9
its grooming sessions), cash prize for a year can apply. Applicants Venue: International Sports Club, Sensation White in Hemant Rana is also going to of Rs. 20,000, free portfolio shoot, under 16 need their parents’ Patan Nepal! perform a special theme song MAC Cosmetics worth Rs. 10,000 consent. Date: 21 June (Friday) of the event. The event will end and shopping of @HOF label worth Application Fee: Rs. 100 To celebrate the International Time: 5:00 pm onward with party goers dancing to the Rs. 10,000. Music day, Ultra Beats is hosting Venue: Babar Mahal Revisited, music of Dj Finzok, but before MUSIC & PARTIES a pool party on 21 June. To make Kathmandu the party ends be sure enjoy The application forms can be picked things more exciting, a rain dance 9841571878 the scrumptious food as well up any time between 11:00 am and Ultra Music Fiesta set-up will help you experience A red carpet affair with an as photo sessions. Hosting the 9:00 pm. The contestant has to be Date: 21 June (Friday) the joy of dancing in the rain in event will be Rajiv from MTV female and anyone who can commit Time: 1:00 pm onward this scorching summer heat. all-white dress code is a fun way to enjoy a charity event for Roadies, Shivangini RL Rana from Splitsvilla and MTV Reality Fête de la Musique 2013 the senior citizens of Bardia. The event will see live music Stars, as well as actress Priyanka Date: 21 June (Friday) Karki. Time: 1:00 pm onward concert by Abhaya and the Venue: Banshi Ghat Marga, Teku Steam Injuns and Anuprastha; Ticket: 2,000 road, Teku, Kathmandu Alliance Francaise is organizing several concerts to mark the International Music day, where a Man of Steel Charity Show variety of music by professional Date: June 21 (Friday); Time: 6:00 pm onwards; Venue: QFX Cinemas, Civil Mall, Sundhara; artists can be enjoyed. This free Contact: 9803039750, www.sarangifoundation.org event is open to any amateur Sarangi Foundation is giving you a chance to show your heart of gold at who want to join the festivity. a special premier night of Man of Steel. The special charity screening of This event hopes to unit all the movie will be held at QFX Civil Mall to raise awareness towards the music lovers with their love Music Museum of Nepal. The proceeds from the event will go to Music for music, regardless of their Museum of Nepal in order to preserve and promote customary art and generation or social background. music of Nepal. Entry Fee: Rs. 500 per person Turn to page 19 for details on live performances around town. Qs With Gaurav Kandel 3Sarangi Foundation Saving Music Watch Superman save the world from darkness, while you do your bit to save Nepali music.
Tell us about the cause you are supporting through the screening? Man of Steel Charity Show is being organized by Sarangi Foundation for Music Museum Nepal. The foundation believes to promote, develop and conserve traditional music and art of Nepal. With the same vision, Sarangi Foundation looks forward to promoting such initiative by Music Museum of Nepal. How effective do you think these kinds of campaigns prove for fund raising? Indeed there are several fund raising means and charity screenings, too, are effective ones. I am involved in several national and international development campaigns as well as charities. My experience tells me that charity screenings are one such which many love to be a part of. Your investment not only entertains you but also goes towards better good. Who are your target attendees? Disclaimer: Fr!day does not endorse any event Our target audience can be from various walks of life. Today’s printed, mentioned or listed in the generation have always engaged themselves in supporting great publication. Event participants are initiatives and we look forward to the same with this cause. We are advised to cross-refer to sources glad to share that we have received wonderful responses for the effort for validation. we are making with this screening. (Ashmita Rijal) XclusiveZ nITE 9813125113 Date: 29 June (Saturday) Time: 2:00 pm onwards Monsoon is a time where you get events 9841721736 mud all over your clothes. So this make the most of the city monsoon, get a bit dirty while To support NEPHOP and with the planting rice and enjoy a Newari hope of providing a platform for feast. Transportation will be provided. emerging hip hop artists to showcase their talent XclusiveZ Entertainment Ticket Adults: Rs. 1750 is organizing Rap Battle. Ending this Children below 10 yrs. : Rs. 1000 round of Rap Battle on the 29 June Free for children below 4 yrs. mark your calendar is the XclusiveZ NITE. All the hiphop elements like rap battle, beat boxing events in the next few weeks and b-boying will be included. Turn to page 19 for details on live performances around town. Ticket Price: Rs. 200 event will take you back in time. MISCEllAnEoUS Disclaimer: DJ Krison will be the person Fr!day does not endorse any Horse Riding in charge of your musical time Ropai event printed, mentioned or Date: July 1 (Monday); Venue: Gokarna Forest Resort, Thali; Contact: 4451212, travel. Date: 29 June (Saturday) listed in the publication. Event [email protected], www.gokarna.com Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm participants are advised to cross- Ticket (single): Rs. 350, (Couples): Gokarna Forest Resort is offi cially launching its horse riding program on Venue: Bajrabarahi, Lalitpur refer to sources for validation. 1 July. Horse riding is a new sport in Nepal and keeping in mind that the Rs. 500 new generation is always keen on experimenting and exploring exciting recreation activities, the resort has provided this great opportunity. As an eco-friendly resort, Gokarna is planning to introduce airport pickup and drop off facilities in a horse carriage. The resort is also planning to introduce siteseeing in a carriage. Apart from actual horse riding, there are other packages available which are suitable for special occasions such as wedding, sightseeing, in-site and off-site treks.
Qs With Rojin Sapkota 3Business Development Manager, Gokarna Forest Resort A Royal Ride Enjoy the lush green surrounding of Gokarna as you gallop away on a horse. How did you stumble upon the idea of horse riding? Horses are considered good friends of humans because they have provided immense help to build human civilization. In the ancient world, horses were solely used for transportation and during wartime. Still in some of the rural areas of Nepal like Mustang and Manang, where transportation medium is limited, horses are used in their daily lives to travel and transport goods. But horse riding can also serve as an adventurous sport. So we planned on using this sport for recreation as well as luxury. What activities are available in the resort from now on? We are providing facilities like horse riding, pony riding, horse boarding, horse riding membership, horse carriages, sightseeing to Bouddhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, riding camp and picnic at Gokarna Forest Resort for children with pony rides, training classes for school children. There are different packages available to suit the timeframe and budget of every interested individual as well. How can people get access to horse riding in the Resort? People can enjoy horse riding on all days except Tuesdays. In terms of price, there are various packages available. The price varies by membership, time and package. If you’re a guest, price ranges from Rs. 1,450 to Rs. 8,500, Membership riding and instruction ranges from Rs. 750 to Rs. 50,000 and carriages range from Rs. 9,200 to Rs. 50,000. (Ashmita Rijal)
MUSIC & PARTIES Dirty Dutch, Dubstep, Commercial House tunes that’ll make you Party like We Can’t Stop: dance till you can’t dance anymore. Reloaded Date: 29 June (Saturday) Ticket (pre-sale): Rs. 350, (door Time: 2:00 pm onward sale): Rs. 450 Venue: Isis Café and Lounge, Kathmandu The Retro Monsoon Dance 9813767725 Party Date: 6 July (Saturday) Last year’s Party Like We Can’t Time: 2:00 pm onward Stop was a great success, so this Venue: Cube, Kathmandu year McKenzee Ent and Craziee 9849624242 Creation hopes to repeat the stellar success with Party Like We Go retro this monsoon. Playing Can’t Stop: Reloaded. Dub Dutch the best and the greatest hits House will be playing the latest of the 70s through the 90s, this events Fr!!day Issue 175 | 26 June 2013 11
the week that was event reviews of the past week
Celebrating World Best Gross prize was bagged by Environment Day Neeraj SJB Rana, and senior winner Suprasanna Aryal prize went to Gopal Chitrakar. Kathmandu, 5 June Likewise, in ladies category, the winner and the runner up were Els To mark the World Environment Schapendonk and Aditi Ghimire, Day, Hotel Annapurna organized a respectively. Most Birdies, Longest Ambition Education Alliance Française Kathmandu its own “Go Green, Do Green, Be tree plantation program at Kailash Drive, Closest to the Pin and Best and Career Expo 2013 (AFK) hosted its monthly screening Green” Campaign to improve the Dara, Pashupati, on Wednesday. Sportsmanship prizes were received Suprasanna Aryal event with the fi lm Les Femmes capital’s deteriorating environment. Under its “Go Green, Be Green, by Neeraj SJB Rana, Tashi Dong, J.B. Kathmandu, 13 June du 6ème Etage (or The Women Do Green Campaign”, the hotel’s Shrestha and Krishna C. Kayastha, in on the Sixth Floor), a 2010 hit A new Eatery in Town General Manager Paras SJB Rana, that order. The prizes were handed Continued from page 1 from France. Set in the 1960s the Urika Shrestha over to the winners by Prachanda fi lm revolves around a well-to- former WWF Young Conservation Organized by The Himalayan Lalitpur, 15 June Bdr. Shrestha, President of the do couple living in an apartment Ambassador and Miss Nepal 2011 Times, the event aimed at creating RNGC, Ravi Kapila, General Manager building and their interactions and Malina Joshi, former IUCN Goodwill a platform for many national as of The Everest Hotel and Tashi Ghale, eventually, involvements with a Ambassador and Miss Nepal (Earth) well as international educational Captain of Royal Nepal Golf Club. bunch of Spanish maids living on 2012 Nagma Shrestha initiated institutes and agencies to introduce the sixth fl oor of the building. plantation of a variety of fl owers and themselves under a single roof Anne Lise Heynen, the Director of tree saplings. The CEO of the hotel Initiation at Park to their target audience. Many AFK, says the screening was done Upaul Majumdar, executives and staff Gallery students were seen exploring the with a light dinner to give out a members also participated in the Srizu Bajracharya stalls set up by different institutions If you are ardent about trying a double dose of French culture to all event, which was supported by Pepsi. Lalitpur, 10 June and learning about them through variety of food and fl avor, then those interested. Andrea, a French the representatives. the new Pop’s Restro and Bar teacher in the institute, explains The Everest Hotel A group exhibition on print-making “We have been participating in at Kupondole can be your ideal that sixth fl oor used to be a thing Cup Golf Tournament by the second year students of the expo for the past few years. option. The eatery was formally in France in the past, in that owners Kathmandu University Center The expo indeed is a very good inaugurated on Saturday afternoon lived on fl oors below and maids on 2013 for Art and Design is being platform for associations like ours which gathered an impressive crowd top but today that is not the case. Suprasanna Aryal held at Park Gallery, Pulchowk. to let students know about our that was entertained by live music. “It looks a bit clichéd now,” he says. Kathmandu, 8 June The exhibition titled ‘Initiation’ courses,” shared Sunil Shrestha, Bijay Karki, one-half of the restaurant, As audiences, Marie and Natalie consists of forty eight prints by Manager of Placement and Business said, “We want to give a new from Germany and Subodh from twenty fi ve students pursuing their Development at Silver Mountain concept of hygienic food to people Nepal all enjoyed the fi lm, learned degree in Fine Arts. The group’s School of Hotel Management. while keeping the prices reasonable. fi rst exhibition showcases prints a couple of new French terms and Besides, we serve modern drinks in a created using three basic print said they would defi nitely want to traditional way.” Aside from offering techniques – linocut, Woodcut The French see more screenings in the future. good food, the restaurant will have live and mono print.The main focus Connection music performances every Friday. The is on architecture and portraits Aayush Niroula Cleaning Bagmati peaceful and a comfortable setting are that use printing colors to create Kathmandu,13 June Akriti Shilpakar the best part of the restaurant, too. pleasant balance in their work. Kathmandu, 14 June Although Pop’s Restro and Bar The Everest Hotel Cup Golf The artists learning the process of specializes in Italian food, its menu also tournament 2013, which saw 71 print making under the guidance of Hotel Annapurna’s executive body includes Nepali, Indian and Chinese participants, was held at Royal Sushma Shakya and Bijaya Maharjan and staff members participated dishes. The chef points out Nepali salad Nepal Golf Club on 7 June and 8 at the university will be exhibiting in the 13th Bagmati River Festival and Wanton soup as not-to-miss-out June under 3/4 handicap stableford their art pieces until 16 June. program at the Pashupati area on items there. More importantly, the format. Prem Prabhat Gurung won Those interested in admiring and 14 June. The hotel enthusiastically amount of food you receive for your the tournament with a score of 42 collecting the artworks of these lent support to this campaign with money makes Pop’s Restro and Bar points, whereas the runner-up was upcoming artists are welcome to the motto “Green Kathmandu, one of the more affordable feasting Ang Norbu Sherpa with 37 points. attend. Clean Bagmati”. The hotel also runs destinations in the valley. hallofframe
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Food Tasting at Silver Mountain 6 June, Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management Students with a Diploma in Culinary Arts prepared a gastronomical six-course lunch in an event held on Friday at Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management, Lainchour. Retd. Swiss Master Chef Rudy, who started his professional career in 1962, guided them during his one-month visit to Silver Mountain to groom Nepal’s future chefs in skills and knowledge of commercial kitchen. 1. Ranjit Acharya 2. Neeraj Singhal 3. Rachana Thapa 4. Bhusan Dahal 5. Sunaina Sherchan 6. Subani Bura Magar 7. Samir Thapa 8. Govinda Narshingh K.C 9. Prahlad Raj Kunwar
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Hawaiian Fever in Kathmandu 15 June, Woodland Complex Party-goers thronged to Woodland Complex, Durbarmarg, in their coolest dresses for the Hawaiian theme event. People dressed up in their zaniest clothing poured in steadily for the exotic Hawaiian Pool Fiesta organized by Knights Entertainment. The event was made groovy by DJ Ashutosh, who took on the deck fi rst and later passed the torch to DJ Prajwal, DJ Praziv, DJ Pranez and DJ Nyayaxism Sista. According to Birat KC from Knights Entertainment, the event sold out completely with an attendance of over 2,000 people. The main attraction of this event was the exotic Hawaiian feel along with Hawaiian cocktails. Most of the people also seemed to be enjoying the 7 wide range of Hukka fl avors in coconut pots, defi nitely a unique part of this event. 1. Nandini Rai 2. Barsha Thakali and DJ Sudan 3. Sagar Bhusal, Abhishek Shrestha and Safal Sarthak Khadgi 4. Alysa Gurung, Kimora Gurung and DJ Finzok 5. Supriya Khadga and Neeta Prajapati 6. Sujan Thapa and Birat KC 1 2 3
Art for Federal Life 14 June, Yala Maya Kendra
Continued from page 1 “A Federal Life” is a part of UNDP’s Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal (SPCBN) aiming to educate and create an awareness concerning concepts of federalism with support from Kathmandu University, School of Arts, Centre for Art & Design. 4 5 6 22 artists were in the first phase briefed by experts on the concept of federalism. In the second phase they painted their interpretations of their concept of federalism which was displayed at Yala Maya Kendra Gallery, Patan on 14 June to work as a tool to educate Nepali youth and citizens on concepts of federalism. The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, KU, VC, Ms. Shoko Noda, UNDP, Country Director, Nepal, H.E Thomas Gass, Switzerland and attended by the art fraternity. The exhibition will continue till 20 June. 1. Abhi Subedi 2. Kantha Makaju Shrestha 3. Ashmina Ranjit, Kanchan Burathoki and Supriya Manandhar 4. Bidhata KC and Thomas Gass 5. Shoko Noda 6. Sujan Chitrakar
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Electro Night Out 14 June, Temptation Lounge and Cuisine
Organized by KTM Nights, Electro Bash Reloaded was held in Temptation 3 Lounge and Cuisine, Teku. It is the second edition of Electro Bash Threadpaints’ Website Launched previously held in Delhi, India, and marks the feel of electronic music night. 15 June, Indreni Food Land This event kicked off in the evening and was highlighted by great electronic tracks. Party folks present at the celebration grooved to numbers played In an event held at the Indreni Food Land, Threadpaints, a social design based by our country’s own DJ Kiran followed by DJ Harsh from India as they t-shirt company, officially launched their website www.threadpaints.com. blended the best of electronic music with the current famous music records. Friends turned business partners Ashish Acharya, Aayush Shrestha and Sabin Bhandari launched three new t-shirts and the website. The organizers also planned different patterns of lights in which people attending the party grooved with much excitement. According to Simon Khatri from KTM The price of these t-shirts ranges from Rs. 400 to Rs. 600 including free Nights, 500 people attended the party, which lasted till midnight. home delivery system. 1. Ayush Shrestha, Sabin Bhandari and Ashish Acharya 2. Dikshya Singh and 1. Dawasang Sherpa and Kriti Rai 2. DJ BMan 3. Pooja Ghimire and Shivangi Ajar Singh Basnet 3. Manoj Ghimire Pandey 4. Simon Khatri kathmandu never a dull moment
Aksheshwor Mahavihar Akriti Shilpakar
ocated right in the heart of Pulchowk, Aksheshwor Mahavihar is not only a Tips Grab a Bite destination for spiritual retreats but also serves as a quick getaway from the busy • Like I said before, the vihar is in an exquisite There are numerous city life of Lalitpur. Rested hidden at the top of the Danagri Hill, the vihar is a L location, giving visitors a stupendous view of eateries in the vicinity. A breath of fresh air and sports a stunning view of the city. the valley. Visit the place early in the morning few minutes walk from or during dusk, to treat yourself to beautiful the vihar and prominent skyline of the setting or rising sun. It is also eateries such as Casa an apt place for morning or evening jogs in Toscana, The Ghangri fresh air, which is a luxury these days. Cafe and many more. • The vihar doesn’t entertain unethical Behind the vihar, behaviors in the premises, which is more than just opposite to Radio obvious. As a precaution, the vihar’s caretaker Kantipur is a peeple tree doesn’t allow couples to stay at the vihar adjacent to which is a premises for very long. I don’t think I have to small tea stall. The tea spell out the words for you here. here is famous around • Every Friday, the vihar holds an ENT medical town not only because check-up clinic. The check-up is done for the tea is good, but also a nominal cost. Also, Bipasana meditation because of the location. is held every morning from 6:00 am to Sip on a glass of tea while 7:00 am. If you are interested just show up you enjoy a majestic view in comfortable clothes along with a mat. of the setting sun. Participation is free.
Origin Ought To Know Other Attraction: The place has no myths attached The entire structure underwent a tedious Shanti Stupa: to it, unlike other traditional renovation in 1979 with a view to develop Behind the vihar, destinations in Kathmandu. The it as an international Buddhist center of is a ground which manuscripts available clearly state Nepal. When the Organization of Buddhist holds an artistic that the entity is man-made and Monasteries took over the renovation project stupa constructed has no supernatural involvement with the help of the then King and the on a pavilion that whatsoever. Built by Aksheshwor government, it is believed that the vihar was works as a stage Shakya, in the 7th century, probably virtually in its ruins as a result of hundreds of for seminars during the reign of Lichhavi years of negligence during the Rana regime. and conferences. Prime Minister Amsuvarma, the It was in April 1988 that the reconstruction The ground is vihar is one of 15 such Therabadin was complete with additional facilities like a lush green with monasteries used by Therabadin research library, the International Buddhist abundance of monks as the center of Buddhist Guest House, the School for Teaching Buddhist different varieties of plants and herbs. The ground also education for the lay Buddhists, Art, a Tibetan-type Gompa, a Bipasana allows a magnificent view of the valley, just as well as the meaning those Buddhist who are not meditation center and a free ENT medical center. front courtyard of the vihar does. The stupa mounted on the nuns or monks. Such monasteries The inauguration of the vihar was done on the pavilion has manuscripts buried inside, that were donated by used to serve as scholarly and auspicious day of 2532 Baisakh Purnima – a Karsang Lama. He hoped that when people forget their faith, religious centers and Aksheshwor full moon day – the day of Lord Buddha’s birth, they will break open the stupa to find the manuscripts which Mahavihar was one of them. enlightenment and nirvana. will restore their faith once again.
entertainment let the good times begin
The Music Of Gods Spirituality and music have played a part in society and folklore for centuries now. Music has been an integral part of God’s gospel and has manifested itself in many forms.
Abhishek Mishra
he nomads of old, those that son of famous disciple of such is the plight of our country on spreading our culture as a cycle. A Baul sings of a tune sing of the glories of the Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. We that there were political with far and wide as we could, so it that touches people’s hearts and Talmighty, are a part of our have Vaishnav roots and really vested interest. It was also would not fade away with the makes them realize about how tradition as much as anything. ours is a philosophy; not just an difficult to obtain a passport but coming of the next generation. God exists deep inside him. We Equally true is the fact that array of songs. It is our belief one of our ministers Humayun music has a deep-rooted origin that God is inside us and it is Kabir smoothed things out for We tour only to make the world in spirituality itself and all forms with him that our connection is us and my father won 3 gold believe in a higher reality through our of it do beckon the otherworldly to be made. The Baul tradition medals as a youth artist there. lyrics and our tunes. If we move even aspect of our existence. Pandit was very limited to a certain He was also selected as a young Ravi Shanker once said, “In the pocket in India before. Then my artist to go to the U.S. where he one person towards God, we will have midst of sweat and pain playing grandfather adopted the nomadic met Dr. Jones, George Harrison done our job the sitar for hours, there is that way of singing our songs in and other pop cultural icons of sing of religious harmony as feeling that you’re reaching many different parts of the the time. He also recorded the How would you describe the well as social peace. This is the towards God, but he always slips country. Finally my father, Purna album ‘Bauls of Bengal’ during state of Baul music in India? vision we have had for all these away.” Sufi Muslims speak of Das Baul, started to spread our that time, which for me still is the People are rediscovering their years living in little villages and similar deep inundation and so message abroad and crossed over best Baul album ever made. roots. They are hearing more towns, to sing about the higher do the Bauls. to cinema and art as well. about it through the media and purpose of life. There is Sadhna On 7 and 8 June at Nepal Americans readily accepted our tours. It was a great honor here as well. We devotedly Academy Hall, Kathmanduites Your father has certainly done the Baul culture, for my father to get the Padma practice Pranayam and other revelled at the Night of the great things to propagate the didn’t they? Shri as well as the Sangit Natak breathing control exercises. Bauls, an event that saw name of the Bauls How did it Baul music Academy Award. This goes to It is all a quest to find the spiritual and powerful all start for him? has a very show that India still cares for its ourselves, our own true selves performance of Baul music. It wasn’t easy. In 1962 he soothing tradition and it is a good step and that is why, Baul songs Led by Padma Shri Purna Das was chosen to represent sound. honoring those who have carried move so many people. We Baul and his son Dibyendu India in the Finland It brings the torch of our national identity firmly believe that there is God Baul, the group comprised of 3 Youth Festival and many harmony and in all corners of the globe. within us all, we have sang of generations of his family, with people were excited to tranquility to the such for centuries now. We tour musicians on the percussion and see someone from India restless mind. This Lastly, how well do you think only to make the world believe flute. Baul music has played a bring his culture to is what struck the the next generation will keep in a higher reality through pivotal role in the Indian history Europe. However, Americans and they up Baul music? our lyrics and our tunes. If we because it is credited with being were very moved by The future is really bright. Our move even one person towards the inspiration for Rabindranath it. What also helped was philosophy says, “People go God, we will have done our job. Tagore’s immortal Rabindra that this was during the out in the morning but must We will have done our job well, Sangeet. Their music has been Hippie movement and there return by the evening.” It is all in his eyes. ! passed down their lineage for was a spiritual awakening centuries now and Dibyendu taking place all over Das enlightens us with the the world. They were simplicity of being a Baul: inclining towards the East for more knowledge, The Bauls go back some about life and existence. 600 years. How have they We did a lot of shows in evolved over these years the West during that time with their music and but unfortunately, were met mission? by resistance by our own people We can date back our back home. However, my father family to Birbhadra, believed that we had to rise and Nityananda the spread the message of the Bauls. To let our culture live on is why Movies at QFX he did it. Karkash Karkash is G21 production’s first How is the rapport now with feature film. Directed by Asif Shah the movie’s star cast include Daya Hung the Western audience? Rai, Satya Raj Acharya, Raymon Das Shrestha, Suraj Singh Thakuri, Rajan Very good, indeed! We have Ishan, Looniva Tuladhar, Harshika Shrestha, Saibrat Acharya, Ragini Khadgi a Baul school in Los Angeles and Rajendra Khadgi . and more people are turning Cast : Dayahang Rai, Satya Raj Acharya, Raymond Das Shrestha, Suraj Singh towards our music and tradition. Thakuri, Looniva Tuladhar, Rajendra Khadgi, Raghini Khadgi, Rajan Ishan, My father received the Mother Harshika Shrestha Teresa Lifetime Achievement Raanjhanaa Director: Asif Shah Man of Steel award in Las Vegas in 2011. Release Date: 21 June A young boy learns that he has Raanjhanaa is a romantic Hindi extraordinary powers and is not of this I would also like to film, written by Himanshu Earth. As a young man, he journeys to Sharma. The film is produced by discover where he came from and what mention here that while we did Krishika Lulla under the banner he was sent here to do. But the hero in Eros International. The film stars him must emerge if he is to save the world participate in a lot of festivals Tamil film actor Dhanush in his from annihilation and become the symbol Bollywood debut and Sonam of hope for all mankind. abroad, we didn’t do it for the Kapoor in the lead roles. Cast: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael money. We hardly made any Director: Anand L Rai Shannon earning; rather, we only focused Cast: Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Director: Zack Snyder musique turn it on
For Beats and Melody Music artists focused towards financial success and social fame gather together in different venues once a year to celebrate the glory of music. Kshitiz Singh
nthusiasts of music and are requested to donate their potentiality. Those who can hundreds in Kathmandu with its apprentices have always time without charge to make the capitalize on the opportunity French band, Nojazz. This has Etaken remarks that denote participation more colorful. reach great heights.” encouraged upcoming bands music as a universal language. Remembering the first “Like elsewhere, fresh to devote more into what they Mostly due to its enigmatic editions of Fête de la Musique, musicians get to share the same do best and march towards characteristic, music has bonded Prabin Rana, the Deputy stage with iconic musicians in achieving their ultimate goal. hearts between boundaries Director of L’Alliance Française Nepal, too. Also the audience, and swayed melodies across Kathmandu (AFK), says, “We’ve if they want to, can come along Fête de la Musique 2013 the universe. The ability it always had music at the top with their musical instruments Fête de la Musique this year possesses – of sending out of our list of priorities. That and jam with the bands from is scheduled to take place in messages with a loud thud – is the reason why we stared their respective places. On this different venues in Kathmandu, music has maintained a high the festival from our year of day, no musician is big or small. Pokhara and Dharan. The order of respect in every founding. Ever since, we have Everyone is squeezed down to celebration which has collected society. However, the design changed venues various times. the same level.” high praises from the musical dedicated solely to celebrating fraternity, this year is being the spirit of music got a proper The slogan Faites de la Musique compressed to one single day. format only in 1971 AD by an (Make music), a homonymous play of The event, relatively quieter American, Joel Cohen. The words of Fête de la Musique, is used than previous years’, looks ideology of devoting a day to promote this goal. forward to showcasing the for music then got its first musical ability of upcoming and look in Paris in 1982. Khulla Manch was our first Amongst their former many unknown musical artists. Since then, over 460 and the festivities just ignited participants, Kutumba has Sujan Joshi, lead guitarist of cities in 110 countries into bigger and better shape succeeded in making the best of PoiZon Myst – a band scheduled celebrate the day with from there. Fête de la Musique the opportunity. Once a quiet to perform at the Mandala Street much enthusiasm. On the in Durbar Marg was probably and less known name, the band at the Fête de la Musique – said, day dedicated to music, the most successful one in term has shaken the nation with “It’s a matter of pride to share on 21 June, musicians of audience turnout. But we their charismatic performances the same venue with musical of different stature are consider every edition to be now. Kutumba’s Arun Gurung icons like Hari Maharjan. encouraged to perform on equally successful in one way or admits, “Fête de la Musique Musicians, especially guitarists streets. This gives a rare the other.” played a very significant role are expected to have their heels opportunity for beginners Many artists have gradually in bringing us to the stage high in impressing the Nepali to groove in their beats scaled heights of success post we are currently in. It helped guitar hero.” with the maestros. The the free music show in different us push our way through the Along with PoiZon Myst, slogan Faites de la venues. As Nepali organizers mainstream industry. Kutumba bands and artists like Raju Musique (Make music), of Fête de la Musique, AFK nicked off fame and glory that Tamang, AFK band, Azote, Etre, a homonymous play of takes pride in having immensely crossed our way.” Gurung Fire Tongue and Mukut are words of Fête de la famous youth icons like Cobweb, added talking of their maiden expected to perform on stage Musique, is used to Rock Sitar, Kutumba, Robin and performance in Fête de la one the Mandala Street, Thamel. promote this goal. the New Revolution and many Musique in 2004, “The audience Scheduled to perform on stage Also, free concerts by more to the list of performers. liked our music. It was from two in the same venue are Hari celebrated musicians AFK has also introduced there our morale boosted and Maharajan, Raju Maharjan and are staged making all international performers, mostly we made every attempt possible Shyam Nepali. Likewise, Kirtipur genres accessible to of European descendent to to give our best.” Music Academy, Shuvatara public. Both amateurs add more zing to the musical The event has also provided School Instrumental and and professionals celebration. Rana adds, “The Nepali bands to share stage Music Center Choral, Vintage event is merely a platform for with international bands. Aawas, Recarnation from Shuvatara all performers to show off their last year’s winner of AFK’s School and Dallu Awashiya music competition, eventually School will be showcasing their went on to perform in front of musical ability at AFK. ! musique Fr!day IssueIssue 175 175 | |26 26 June June 2013 2013 19
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lIVE @ DJ SESSIonS Friday: 21 June Mano-a-Mano with Prabhat Kansakar Dharmendra and Bittu @ Saturday: 22 June Tamarind Restro and Bar DJ Prajwol and DJ Punnit @ Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Club Platinum This band initially Location: Jhamsikhel Time: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm started off by the Contact: 5522626 Venue: Durbarmarg name of The Spell 9808263228 Project, but now All that Jazz @ Moksh Price: Rs 499 with 5 musicians in Restro and Bar the band, who are Special attraction: Buy one get Time: 7:30 pm onwards DJ B*Cash and DJ Suraj @ 3 generations apart one free cocktail Location: Jhamsikhel Atmosphere lounge & Bar from each other they Contact: 5521408 Contact: 5528362 Time: 6:00 pm onwards introduce themselves Entry: Rs.150 per person Location: Hattisar as The 5 of Pentacles. HAPPY HoUR Contact: 4435368 With the same thirst Rusty nails @ Alboe Café and passion for music Meconopsis Boutique Hotel Time: 6:30 pm onwards DJ Prazib, DJ Sudan @ Isis this cover band Happy Hour: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Krishna Galli Café and lounge shares a common You get: 20% Discount on all the Contact: 984152785 Time: 8:00 pm onwards platform and has been drinks Entry: Rs. 500 per person Location: Kamaladi bewitching the music Contact: 5544879 Contact: 4435277 loving audience so far. Saturday: 22 June Tamarind Restro and Bar Why is The 5 of Pentacles is a unique band? Dharmendra and Bittu @ Sexy Wednesday @ Happy Hour: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm We consider ourselves unique because we have an assortment of The Reef Restaurant and Atmosphere lounge and Bar You get: Buy one cocktail get one talented musicians in our band. First of all we have Dev Rana, lounge Bar Special attraction: Live music and free a pioneer and a prominent Drummer of our country. He is an Music genre: Freestyle acoustic dance party for the ladies every Contact: 5522626 inspiration to many musicians including us. Pabitra Kansakar on Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Wednesday rhythm guitar, myself on strings and vocal, Sujan Joshi on lead guitar Location: Thamel Time: 6:00 pm onwards The Factory with Kshitiz Singh on bass together with Dev dai’s exceptional Contact: 4411523 Contact: 4435368 Happy Hour: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm drumming try our best to give a power packed performance every You get: Buy two cocktails get time. Hem lama and The Band @ SPECIAlS one free Tamarind Restro and Bar Contact: 4701185 What is your band’s music genre? Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday: 24 June Soulful Piano @ Tamarind Since we are a cover band, we cover songs right from the mix of Location: Jhamsikhel Tamas Spa lounge Restro and Bar the 40s to modern contemporary. However as a band, our favorite Contact: 5522626 Happy Hour: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm music genre has to be classic rock, semi rock and hard rock. You get: Buy one get one free Sign Band @ Macallan Special Attraction: A soulful piano How’s the rapport the band members share? cocktails Restaurant and Cigar performance by Sunil Singh. The fi ve of us have been playing together for 6 months now and so Contact: 4257658 lounge Contact: 5522626 far it has been a learning experience for all of us. Dev dai is the Music genre: Acoustic senior-most and we do look up to him for advice, and in his part he Jatra Cafe & Bar Time: 7:00 pm to10:30 pm Thursday: 27 June Happy Hour: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm thinks it is a delight to be a member of a band comprising of young Absolute Friday @ Absolute Location: Durbar Marg You get: Buy one Local cocktail music enthusiasts. Bar Contact: 4222072 get one free Time: 6:00 pm onwards With all of you professionally involved in different career, Contact: 4256622 how do you make time for this band? laya@ Tamas Spa lounge Special attraction: Salsero Sujan will be playing music from all Yes, all of us have our own work and careers but in all honesty every Music genre: Acoustic Paddy Foley’s Irish Pub over the world. member of our band is passionate towards music. Hence, we do Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Happy Hour: 3:00 pm to 7:00pm Contact: 5521408 manage to allot time to practice and jam up together. Music is our Location: Thamel You get: Buy one Cocktail get passion. For us it is like a break from the day-to-day struggle. In fact, Contact: 4257658 one free Havana nights @ Club a perfect respite is what we would like to call it. (Samyak Moktan) Contact: 9851031839 Wednesday: 26 June Platinum, Yak and Yeti Time: 7:00 pm onwards Hemant Rana @ Tamarind Electric Pagoda Special attraction: Salsa basic Restro and Bar Happy Hour: 3:00 pm to 7:00pm class with salsa instructor Jimmy Music genre: Sufi You get: Buy one Cocktail get Shahi every Thursday Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm one free Contact: 9841439164 RVL Radio Location: Jhamsikhel Contact: 4700123 Contact: 5522626 CHARTS Sunday: 23 June Dharmendra and Bittu @ Special Sunday @ Absolute NEPALI CHART Bar 1 Raat Ki Raani - Hemanta Rana Jatra Cafe & Bar Music genre: Freestyle Acoustic Time: Till 6:00 pm 2 Thorai - Topi Band Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Special attraction: Buy one wine 3 Baby I - Arluv Gurung ft.Suzie,Bidhan and Fuba Tamang Location: Thamel and get another one for free. Contact: 5521408 4 Jau Ki Basu - Sabin Rai Contact: 4256622
5 Galti Mero Chaina - Ethos Band Ft.Sanhay Chaudary and Bullet Flo Sign Band @ The Reef Tuesday: 25 June 6 No No BABY - Anil Singh Restaurant and lounge Bar Salsa night with Reeyaz Shrestha @ Tamarind Restro 7 Tyo Jyan Le maryo - Sashi Rawal Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Location: Thamel Bar 8 Paurakhi - Lochan Rijal Contact: 4411523 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm 9 Simana - The Axe Band Special attraction: Free Salsa Workshop and training 10 Ek Din - Subani Moktan Ft. Renosance Tuesday: 25 June Sukarma Unplugged @ Contact: 5522626 TOP Tamas laya ENGLISH CHART Time: 7:00 pm onwards Wednesday: 26 June 1 Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lweis Ft. Ray Dalton Location: Naxal ladies night out @ Absolute Bar 2 All Around The World – Justin Bieber Ft. Ludacris Contact: 4257658 10 Time: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm 3 Heart Attack – Demi Lovato What the Funk We are 4 Let Her Go – Passenger Soul’d out @ Moksh Restro 5 Up In The Air – 30 Seconds To Mars and Bar Time: 7:30 pm onwards 6 Just Give Me A Reason – Pink Ft. Nate Ruess Location: Jhamsikhel 7 #thatPOWER – Will.I.Am Ft. Justin Bieber Contact: 5528362 8 Feel This Moment – Pitbull Ft. Christina Aguilera Entry: Rs. 150 per person 9 Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Ft. T.I & Pharell Williams 10 Live It Up - Jennifer Lopez Ft. Pitbul
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Nhyepu (brains) Tisya (bone marrow) than other meat. is also added to the mix. The bones are boiled along with final product looks as raw as it all the spices for an extended Mikha (eyeballs) is, but the taste does please the period of time until all solid As spooky as it may sound, carnivore within. parts even bones dissolve in the these delicacies are known liquid. Traditionally it takes to be very rich and fatty, and Sapumhicha 8-9 hours of boiling, but these supposedly good for the eyes! days it’s quicker with pressure cookers. Then the liquid is left Nhyeypan (ears) in the open to solidify. The If you like munching on semi-liquid substance is good to crunchy cartilages, this would snack with some beaten rice! be fun to eat. Goat ears boiled and then mildly fried are a treat Testicals to your taste buds. For many this can sound gross, The soft fatty substance in the but trust me it just takes a bite cavities of bones is extracted Hi (blood) to fall madly in love with it. The and fried. While being highly As soon as an animal is cylinrical dish, is usually boiled Made of the softest and caloric and nutrient dense, it is slaughtered, the blood collected It is bone marrow stuffed in before stir frying. It is lightly the most delicate part of also very palatable. in a vessel soon solidifies. Some buffalo guts. It is consumed fried seasoned with salt and cumin the animal, nhyepu is also even have it raw, but usually the or boiled, much like sausages, but powder. The dish is chewy and considered the most nutritious Bhutan (fowl entrails) solid blood is fried before serving. has an entirely different flavor. goes amazingly well with any of all. Fried and lightly salted, These are fried pieces chicken kind of drink. the dish melts in your mouth entrails. A mélange of different Jhumi (blood sausage) Jalaa (raw skin) like cotton candy though with parts of the bird's digestive Palu Kachila a thick flavor. system, the pieces are mostly soft and rubbery. They makes a Swon (lungs) good snack to go with a peg of These crispy slices of goat ayela or even whiskey or beer. lungs are usually on the menu in a Newari Voye. Swon Myey (tongue) is prepared by first filling Solidified blood is stuffed into up the lungs with a liquid intestines. The stuffed intestines Goat skin can be consumed raw. mixture of flour, eggs and are boiled in water. After boiling, After all fat deposit is removed, Now, kachila and palu kachila are spices, then boiled until fully it can be cut into pieces and just the layer of skin is cut into similar, meaning they are both cooked. The filled tender consumed. But usually it is small pieces, mixed with salt, made out of raw meat. While product is then cut into lightly fried before serving. chilly powder and other spices and kachila is minced raw meat, slices and lightly fried before finally treated with some hot oil. It marinated in various spices, palu serving. Kachila is usually very lush and chewy, but kachila is finely diced marinated Minced meat is thoroughly maybe not so easy to digest. raw meat. Although both of Shyenla (liver) mixed with ground ginger, these dishes are heavily spiced Fried liver is rich and mildly This meaty and chewy organ garlic, and many spices. Some Takhaa up, the latter one exudes more meaty. It also makes for makes for excellent eating and Sabun (a kind of beaten-rice) Probably the opposite of heat. Thus the name palu kachila, delicious barbecue. does not taste very different and the sour flavor of Jhamsi Kachila and Jalaa. Skin and meaning spicey raw meat. timeoff Fr!day Issue 175 | 26 June 2013 21
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mo vi e Reviewed by: Bijaya Adhikari is a screenplay writer, ad maker and lyricist. He is a national award-winning copywriter and an avid film aficionado.
Review: Karkash, without a doubt, is the film of the year. For any director in his directorial debut, accomplishing a feat to come up with a masterpiece is rather too difficult. Asif Shah would beg to differ. Karkash is a fantastic film altogether. Shah has left no stones unturned to come up with a story that is not just unique to the audience here but one that the people of Kathmandu can easily relate to. Karkash tells the story of a band by the same name comprising of Sandesh (Raymon Das Shrestha), Andy (Daya Hang Rai) and Prabhat (Satya Raj Acharya) who find a vocalist in Ivan (Suraj Singh Thakuri). Things go from bad to worse as the new vocalist is a drug abuser and the trio falls into the whirlpool of chaos with drugs and dollars. Shah paints a realistic picture of bands performing in Thamel every day to make ends meet. The dialogues are colloquial, intelligently treading the line between profane and street. The director has also done a remarkable job with the movie’s pace. I guess, Karkash is the only film after Loot, which comes out as fast paced. It has a decent speed where the audience cannot afford to miss a scene. This works for the movie in both ways. First, this makes it clean. There is no boringly elongated scene. And second, the film is tight. Nothing is brought into the plotline that would make the audience ask, “Why that?” Karkash is a career-defining role for Raymon Das Shrestha. He has marveled in all aspects of acting, and gives hardly any legroom for any slip in his performance. Also, Shah gives Daya Hang Rai a new avatar —which is nothing less than outstanding. Satya Raj Acharya does his part well. Suraj Singh Thakuri deserves a special mention. Though he claims acting not to be his forte, he should consider otherwise. For a debutant, Thakuri’s performance is praiseworthy as a convincing actor amidst the pool of excellent performers of Karkash. The same goes for debutant Rajan Ishan, whose performance is undeniably professional. Shah has been able to give the likes of an actor like Rajendra Khadgi a definitive character that even a seasoned actor could not have pulled off. Khadgi’s character, Trikal, is delivered with flying colors. Supporting actress Looniva Tuladhar seems to have gone beyond any role she has performed in silver screen and has delivered. In a nutshell, Karkash is a film of actors, and director Shah has made all his actors stand ground. But there is a yang to all yings. The movie’s pace is what makes the film an exciting dark comedy film — the same pace though works otherwise. Let’s not get into spoilers, but the film’s ending applies brakes at such a peak speed that it might make the audience feel, “Is that it?” This might make the audience ask for more. The lay-off at the very end of the film is rather abrupt. Also, the camera work seems to be restraining, not allowing the director with fresher or more innovative perspectives. To sum up, Karkash is not just a must-watch, but a defining film for Nepali films in the days to come. ! bazaar market insight markets & launches odyssey in nepal panorama, 99 continuous still because of the centered Colors X-Factor shots and 720p videos. location and is hoping for a The new triple malt John Walker & Sons Odyssey is a luxury drink aimed to celebrate life’s great HD Launched Powered by the latest Andriod favorable response. Yeti Airlines journeys, quality craftsmanship, heritage and Jellybean OS, features included has also launched a program modern innovation. Inspired by Sir Alexander on this phone are Offi ce suite, called ‘Fly on Time’ which is Walker’s original blending notes, the drink costs face lock/unlock system, and said to be running in success Rs. 99,000 for a 700 ml bottle. We talked to comes with the capability to despite unfavorable weather Aditya Agrawal, the Director of Global Trading share documents easily through conditions in the country. 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The campaign will kick Odyssey will continue this trend. camera with BSI that takes It promises to be easily visible off from 16 June and last till 6 (Sadikcha Upadhyay) crystal clear photos, 360-degree and reachable to everyone August across Nepal. highspirits for the love of drinking little bug called music that bit little realization: I still haven’t there, and man oh man, did it us. Whatever the walk of life, seen how bad a shape G’s hit hard! we still love it. Terrace is in. Whenever one would Even Flow A nice little bottle of ayila Now I should give a little look up to G’s and Shisha was doing the round. Home- personal history here: G’s they would hear the vibrant It’s amazing how life takes a 360 and brings you made. And probably the best Terrace used to be a real cool sounds and songs that make back to where it all started. In near haze of spirit I have tasted to date. There gig place next to Shisha bar Thamel what it is. Sadly what is something very lucid and and also, where I performed stands there now is a house and trepidation, lies a poignant moment while free flowing about ayila, and for the very first time. It holds of charred rubble and brick. others lie in bed. I can never put my finger on a special place in my heart It’s weird admitting that upon it. Tonight, the mates and I naturally and I was saddened looking at the destitution, I Abhishek Mishra thought it was a good idea it was closed down some years was instantly transported back to mix it with some Sprite as back. Still, that whole rooftop some 6 years, when I played well. Not entirely original but area is G’s Terrace is for me. there for the first time. It was it did the trick. Soon we were No matter what opens there a moving moment to say the all singing at the top of our now. Fast forward to today least, but after standing there lungs and causing havoc to and as most of you must for what seemed like a few dear neighbors’ sleep. And if know, a huge fire broke out in seconds I looked at my watch that wasn’t enough, all of us, Thamel burning down Shisha, to realize I had spent half an pretty tipsy, decided to procure Faces and the Pilgrim’s book hour just looking at that place. a recreational consignment house. For someone who has I had forgotten that the ayila from another friend’s place at spent many a night traversing is an emotional elixir. midnight. through Thamel, worked Walking back, all my mind After getting what we there, performed there, these kept saying was how that is the wanted, we headed back to are a part of folklore to them. fate for all of us; to burn away the birthday boy’s place to And I still couldn’t believe one day. No matter how high crash and just doze it all off. I never went there to have a and bright and loud you are, Trouble is, yours truly isn’t look. So I quietly let myself your destiny is but decided. An exactly the early sleeping out and made my way on foot ayila-induced awakening of the his should go like any evening of good food and your kind. So while others tucked from Thahity to G’s. The spirit and so much more. Life other story of a good former bandmates as company; themselves in, I was still in streets only comprised of is short, shorter still in a mind Tnight of celebration. It delightful. Some have moved full throws of the beautiful snoring rickshaw pullers and of even flow; where thoughts is of a tale, a few weeks ago on, some stay clinging to that ayila. Now it’s 2 at night (or cops who looked like they arrive like butterflies. and the toast of the night was glimmer of hope to keep going in the morning, take it as you were ready to ask me for my So we chase them away. And a friend’s birthday. A good and make something of this will) and I have a disturbing ID. Finally, I made my way keep our end, for the end. !