KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 6

Nepal's premier folk-rock band, Nepathya, has concluded its Europe tour with a spellbinding performance in Antwerp, Belgium, after earlier concerts in London, Copenhagen, Malta, and Lisbon.

In a press statement issued today, Nepalaya, the band's management company, said: 'With a full-house performance at ESD Studio in Belgium, the band has officially wrapped up this year's Europe Tour.'

True to their trademark punctuality, the band took the stage precisely at 8:00 p.m., opening the much-anticipated concert with their evergreen hit 'Koshi Ko Pani Yo Jindagani'. Over the course of two hours, they captivated the audience with a seamless blend of timeless classics and contemporary numbers.

The setlist featured a wide range of songs-from romantic ballads like Mayapreeti to socially conscious pieces such as Yo Jindagani, awakening anthems like Gaun Gaun Bata Utha, and patriotic staples like Rato ra Chandra Surya. As always, lead vocalist Amrit interwove the performance with social messages that echoed the sentiments of the music. He called on the Nepali diaspora to foster unity and harmony abroad.

'Never stop respecting the culture of the country where you live and the people around you,' he urged. 'If you respect them, they will, in turn, honor you.'

During his travels across Europe, Amrit noted that many Nepalis confided in him that they had come in search of better opportunities.

'Make the most of your time not only for financial gain but also for the pursuit of knowledge and experience,' he appealed. 'One day, you must return to the lap of the Himalayas and contribute to the nation's progress.'

Recalling the ordeals of Nepalis once repatriated from Burma, Meghalaya, and Bhutan, Amrit also reminded the diaspora to safeguard their ties with their homeland.

'Whatever may happen, the embrace of the Himalayas will always be here for you to return to,' he affirmed.

Amrit was accompanied on stage by Dhruva Lama on drums, Subin Shakya on bass guitar, Niraj Gurung on guitar, Shanti Rayamajhi on madal, and Dineshraj Regmi on keyboards.

With the conclusion of their Europe tour, the band's 14-member entourage has now returned home.