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| ashu |
Posted
on 01-Apr-01 09:25 AM
Hi everyone,
If you get a chance to visit Kathmandu in the next several months, do pop in at Martin Chautari to attend some of these
and other (future) discussions on the arts, the social
sciences and the cultures (all broadly defined). All discussions take place on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm.
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This TUESDAY (3 April 2001/ 21 Chaitra 2057) at MARTIN CHAUTARI
Topic: Romanticizing the Nepali Village: For how long?
Discussions led by C. K. Lal,
Columnist
The Nepali Times
Discussions take place at Martin Chautari (Phone: 246065, Fax: 240059, PO Box:13470) EVERY TUESDAY at 5.30 pm in Thapathali.(Call or send email if you need directions). Participation is open to all. Unless otherwise noted, presentations are in Nepali.
Date: 10 April 2001/ 28 Chaitra 2057
Topic: The state of Journalism in Nepal
Led by Yubaraj Ghimire,
Editor
Kantipur Daily
Date: 17 April 2001/ 4 Baishakh 2057
Topic: Global Movement for Children and Nepal
Led by Anil Raghuvanshi
Save the Children (UK)
Date: 24 April 2001/ 11 Baishakh 2057
Martin Chautari Classic Literature Discussion Series (Month 5)Topic: A critical look at Shankar Lamichhane's collection of essays: "Abstract Chintan Pyaj"
Led by Khagendra Sangraula and Ashutosh Tiwari
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| Hom Raj |
Posted
on 01-Apr-01 10:56 AM
Ashu:
If you attend this Romanticizing the Nepali Village, would you be able to summarize the discussion? I would really like to hear that, as a village person. And I will post my comments from my perspective. I think that's a very significant topic.
Of course it seems like every topic you guys discuss seems pretty interesting. In fact it would be great service to Nepalis living outside, at least those who access this GBNC, if some summaries were posted.
Thanx in advance,
Hom Raj
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| seelu |
Posted
on 02-Apr-01 10:15 AM
I also think it would be interesting to hear something, maybe few comments, from these disuessions.
Ashu, I would like to say I really appreciate that you post information regarding events in Nepal. Even if it does not bear immediate relevancy to our lives so far away, neertheless, I think it adds to the discussion of pharkera ke painchha, in other words, when one thinks of such thing it is not just a money matter but quality of life.
Seeing about presence of films and discussion group and literary event, one naturally thinks optimisticlly about possibility that quality of life will be improving over passage of time. So much on this bulletin board is critical of political sitution. similarly that is much of discussion when people gather, and that is only asi t should be in difficult times as these, but also it is so heartening to see positives that are being fostered in Kathmandu by the energy of many talented Nepalese! It makes me think well for the future.
Seelu
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| ashu |
Posted
on 02-Apr-01 11:43 PM
Dear Seelu,
Many thanks for your words.
Though I am NOT an 'artist' in any sense of that term, I have benefited much -- socially, intellectually and emotionally and culturally -- from my exposure to the arts (i.e. museums, art galleries, theater, movies, lectures, writing workshops, eating out in ethnic restaurants and so on) when I was in America.
Yes, there are many things 'not right' in Nepal. In times like these, when no one knows what to do next, and when there is much pessimism/frustration/hopelessness in the air, I have decided that the arts (i.e., great movies, great theater, vibrant discussion groups, great literature and so on) are necessary and important to inject a dose of healthy optimism and to affirm our collective love for life. It's in the arts that we find solace and comfort amidst much chaos around us.
Ours is a small effort. More of such such efforts are necessary
by other people too.
Hom Raj: I spoke with C K Lal, and have requested him to do a write-up of his "Nepali village" presentation and email that to me. I will then post it here. CK Lal seemed happy that someone
from DC would be interested in hearing what he has to say.
oohi
ashu
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