Diversity: A Musical Caravan
05/01/2010 - 20/02/2010
Place of event: Kathmandu and other locations
'Diversity - A Musical Caravan' is a series of concerts organised as a tribute to the rich diversity of musical instruments inspired by equally diverse culture of the people of Nepal. This concert group is set to tour five different locations of Nepal and if you happen to be in Kathmandu during the third week of February, you will be able to spend an enjoyable musical evening too.
With two of the most reputed traditional music bands, Kutumba and Minap on the lead, about 35 local artists from the five selected destinations are expected to perform during the tour. It is sponsored by Wai Wai (Chowdhary Group), co-sponsored by Alliance Fraincais and supported by Royal Norwegian Embassy, Kathmandu.
Venues and dates:
- Amargadi, Dadeldhura: January 8
- Taulihawa, Kapilvastu: January 11
- Kalaiya, Bara: January 14
- Lahan, Siraha: January 16
- Phidim, Panchthar: January 19
- Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu: February 19
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: February 20
Except for the Garden of Dreams episode, entrance is free to everyone. Is that not great?
Meet Rajendra Prasad Sapkota and Outdoor Himalayan Treks, your local connection in Kathmandu. Starting as a young porter, Rajendra has all the local knowledge that will make your trip to Kathmandu life changing. With us, visitors experience remote villages, meet local people, and gain insight into our culture. We support local villages, and have even built a local orphanage to house and educate displaced, and often outcast, children. We hope to bring you a journey that will be enriching, but will also help those in need in Kathmandu.
