Calling for Change Nepal

On April 9 we went to Patan Durbar Square where KUTUMB band was displaying music. This even was sponsored by Ncell. And the message was 'Calling for Change'. We liked it...the loud drums beating and young people dancing.

मधेस, देश र परदेश

The politics of Nepal has to change for overall development of Nepal. The narrow mind of politicians must change. The people's perspectives on politics must change. Here is a powerful article by Raghuji.
मधेस, देश र परदेश | विचार/विश्‍लेषण | ekantipur.com

Cultural program by Gurans Sanskritik Kala Kendra of Dehradun

On 5 April 2013, Embassy of India, in association with Gurans Sanskritik Kala Kendra, Dehradun presented Cultural Evening through Gorkhali folk dance and music at Nepal Army Club in Kathmandu. The Gurans Sanskritk Kala Kendra was established in April 2006 in Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha in Dehradun, India. It was registered with Uttarakhand state, India, in Feb 2008.

The items presented were:

Chhupu chhupu ropaunla—Sorathi dance

Sandhai mero Jivanma—Kaura dance

Nungeko Dali—Jhyaure dance

Rime Thume—Gurung dance

Mere Dholma—Semi classical Hindi song

Pani Mitho Mero Hajur—Maruni dance

Kheauna Juhari—Tamang Selo

Andeheri Jastai—Nepali song

Sainli Maili—Jyaure dance

Lalitpur festival

Lalitpur Festival 2013 was organized for a week starting from March 28 to 3 April 2013. It was an ‘effort towards transforming city into one of the most vibrant city for its rich culture and heritage, social lifestyles, its traditional handicrafts and its industries borne upon its traditions.’ I was very much impressed with the art and culture of the people of Lalitpur—especially of Patan.

Migration of Bharseli people and social transformation

On 23 Mar 2013, I attended the discussion on the study paper ‘Bharseli basain sarai ra samajik ruppantaran’ (Migration of Bharseli and Social Transformation) organized by Bharseli Sewa Samaj, Lalitpur. My comments were:

The report needs analysis and synthesis

This study can lead to several in depth ethnological studies

Bharseli can institute a mini museum with the collections of Bharseli veterans’ items of pride

On the political front, now it is time to change our tone of advocacy for rights—we need to be more diplomatic and work in unison with other castes to ensure rights of people—not only of Magars or adibasi  janajati

Magar Sangh must work with some set goals and strategic plans

What Magars can do for Nepal?

Magars and other communities must keep in mind that national interests are always ahead than their interests. We have to build a strong Nepal. Magars, as largest among the Janajati and Adbasi, must think of contributing to nation state building. We need to work with new policy and strategies. This is what I said in Magar Samaj Sewa Kendra's 19th Bhetghat program. Finance Minister Barshaman Pun also spoke on this issue.

Nepal Magar Sangh ko Punarsarachana

Hijo 31on Magar diwasko awsarma ayojit karyakram ma maile magar sangh ko halko sangathanik swarupma byapak sudharko awashyaktaka barema sujhav diyeko thiya. Mero sujhav anusar Magar sanghko structure Magar Mahila Sangh ra Magar Bidhyarthi Sangh ko sato objective wise political, sociocultural, economic ra educational etc..ka lagi samiti haru banainu parchha. Vision, mission ra goal prapti ka lagi jilla jilla haruma samiti harule kam garnu parchha. Parallel starma sangathan kholnuko kunai tatparya chhaina bhani sujhav diyeko thiyan. Kati karyanwayan hunchha hernu parne bisaya chha.