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MyGHT
Capture, caption and share a picture from your experience on the Great Himalayan Trail with the hash tag #MyGHT. The winner will be announced by April 8 with their images featured on posters, newspapers and magazines in addition to the social media platforms of GHT.
Deadline to enter is 25 March at 23.59 (GMT +5.45), For more information:
greathimalayatrails.com/photo-competition/
Art exhibition, Appreciate the artwork of five Nepali artists done during their residency period at Bindu 13 – 29 march, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal, 981-8996169
Book launch, Mark your calendars for the book launch of famed journalist Girish Giri’s first book “Birganj – Story of my City”. More on Page 7 11 March, 3 pm, Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, 9803919266
Master class, Learn all you need to know about music with composer, pianist and music educator James Miley and his faculty from Willatmette University. 22 to 28 March, Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory, Jhamsikhel, (01) 5013554
Talk about arts, Attend a lecture by New Delhi based art curator Rahaab Allana and photo journalist Akshay Mahajan. 11 March, 5pm to 7pm, Yalamaya Kendra, Patan Dhoka, (01) 5522113
Portrait workshop, Learn the art behind capturing portraits with 49 Hours Studio. 12 to 15 March, Malekhu, (01)5555099, 9849497778 / 9851134999 / 9849227952, 49hourstudio@gmail.com Trade Expo, A three-day trade expo organised by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN). 1-3 April, 10am to 5pm, Army Officer’s Club, Bhadrakali, (01)2003080, fwean.info@gmail.com, www.fwean.org.np Himalayan Rush, Gear up for the fifth edition of the Himalayan Rush triathlon series and experience the thrill of trail running, cycling and fresh water swimming. 26 March, Begnas, Pokhara, (01)5550758/ (01)5550759
Call for writers, Apply for SAFEI’s initiative commissioning writers to pen articles on the arts. It will be offering up to NRs 10,000 for the articles. Till 20 March, www.facebook.com/SAFInitiative, 9849519933 (Nischal Oli) / 9818239744 (Sujan G. Amatya)
Asian Enduro Series, An opportunity to ride on exciting terrains with the first Asian Enduro Series. 5 to 10 April, Kathmandu, Tickets available at www.enduro.asia
Music

Ciney Gurung live, Fine dine with Ciney Gurung serenading for you. Rs 1,799 per person. Every Friday, 7pm onwards, Shambala Garden Cafe, Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999
Kanta dAb dAb, Book your seats for a musical night with the Nepali fusion trio, Kanta dAb dAb. 12 March, 6 to 10.30 pm, Moksh Jhamsikhel, (01)5528362 Hits FM Awards, Enjoy a musical afternoon with various Nepali artists at the Hits FM Music Awards 2072 11 March, 2.30 pm, Nepal Army Officers’ Club, Bhadrakali
Concert for a cause, Enjoy a musical evening with international artists at the Taragaon Museum. All proceeds from the concert will go to the IFPD foundation. Ticket: Rs. 6,000 (Entry Drink + Snacks) 17 March, 5 pm onwards, Taragaon Museum, Boudha, 9843722329/9849105889
Musical theatre, Enjoy the first international Broadway musical show in Nepal with Sushila Arts Academy. Ticket price: Rs 1500 12 March and 19 March, 1 pm to 2.30 pm, Russian Center for Science and Culture, Kamladi (01) 4015643
