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Archive: Week of
Events
Expansion, an exhibition of paintings by Jaya Shankar Son Shrestha. 29 October to 20 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal, (01)4218048, www.siddharthaartgallery.com
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Worshipping the sun for longevity and prosperity
6?November, the first day of the fest begins with a dip in a ‘holy’ river
7?November, the 36-hour long fast starts
8?November, evening offerings are made to Lord Surya on this day.
9?November, the sun is worshipped and people break their fast at sunset.
Be a superhero, help 300 under-privileged kids watch their favourite superhero on big screen; to donate, https://www.facebook.com/events/72627277738763, 11 November, 11.30am, QFX Kumari Cinema, Kamalpokhari
Tell your story, make a 1-2 min video about how girls are changing the world; contest open to girls aged 12-25, winner takes $10,000, ww.letgirlslead.org
Click, click, a 12-day workshop for new shutterbugs, Rs 4000, 11 November, 7am, Artudio, (01)4002037, 9851180088, 9851182100
Talking ideas, this week the thinktank discusses what is happening in Nepal, 12 November, 3pm, Martin Chautari, Thapathali
B-boying tour, Dharan-based b-boying group Da-Pace is travelling to six major cities to promote tourism through dance, tour starts 15 November
Running in the mountains
The first edition of the Manaslu Mountain Trail race is all set to begin this Saturday. The seven-day race will take runners through some of Nepal’s most stunning Himalayan landscapes as they make an arc around the world’s 8th highest mountain. Combining running and trekking, the multi-stage race gives participants a unique opportunity to explore local culture and surroundings.
The race is spread over Nepal’s best trekking trails and runners get to experience life of different communities as they pass from subtropical Hindu villages to Buddhist settlements in the mountains. The route even takes in a visit to the Tibetan border.
Proceeds from the event will go towards building the Samdo hydro-project which is helping bring electricity to the Samdo village.
9 to 22 November
www.manaslutrailrace.org
Music
Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged
Synkronize II, for those who move like Jagger to electronic dance beats, 8 November, 6.45pm onwards, Brians Grill, Dillibajar
He’s bach, cellist Frank Bernede plays the works of JS Bach; drinks, snacks and dinner after concert. Rs 1,000, 8 November, 6pm, Café des Artes, Thamel, (01)4411778
Reggae beats, get down to some reggaeton with reggae act Chari Amilo Kala Samuha, Rs 200, 9 November, 7pm, House of Music, Thamel
Mohit Chauhan live, everyone’s favourite balladeer is coming to town, Rs 500 to Rs 5,000, 30 November, 4.45pm onwards, Dasrath Stadium, Tripureswor, 9818842177