Fete de la Musique Posted on July 15, 2011March 9, 2012 By Verse Just as in previous years, Alliance Française brought ‘Fete de la Musique’, a lively music festival originally from Paris, to Kathmandu for week long festivities kicking off on Tueday, June 21 at Dattatrya Square, Bhaktapur. The event, jointly organised by Alliance Française in Kathmandu and Service Civil International, began with Newari musical performances followed by a fusion performance of guitars and Dhime from students of Alliance Française. Ashesh and Nekhvam performed some wonderful blues followed by an enthralling performance by the students of KU School of Music. Next on the program, was the ‘AFK Music Contest’. The second music contest was open to all and the winner got the chance to open the final act of the music week, ‘Betty Argo in Kathmandu’. The free concert was held on June 26 at Nepal Academy Hall. The Indie pop band grabbed the audiences’ attention with their music of reggae, rock and electronic influences. Events Music Issue 3
We Feel Responsible, DON’T YOU? Posted on September 15, 2011March 9, 2012 At a time when the country is going through a rough time and not many of us seem to care, ‘network De social worker’ in collaboration with ‘Mero Desh Merai Dayitwo’ made an attempt to focus in raising voices for constitution drafting. It is an effort to show the political… Read More
Activism via Social Networking Posted on June 1, 2011March 9, 2012 Nepalese from all walk of life, students professionals as well as a broad alinces of citizens are now following the slogan ‘Jyala pura liyau, aba sambidhan deu’. ‘Jyala pura liyau, aba sambidhan deu’ is organized by Nepal Unites. Nepal unites is an informal group of concerned Nepali citizens demanding the… Read More
Upper Crust @ Krishna Villa Posted on September 15, 2011March 9, 2012 The spectacular and paranomic view of Kathmandu Valley was undeniably the most alluring and breathtaking one that Upper Crust attendees must have seen in a long time. All the houses and buildings lit with vibrant lights made it look like this city is still breathing and alive despite being the… Read More