Himalayan News Service

Kathmandu

To promote the language, culture and traditions of Syangja, Syangja Kala Manch organised ‘Andhikhola Sanjh 2060’, a show at Royal Nepal Academy on February 15.

“We want to preserve the culture of our place,” stated Buddha Thapa, co-ordinator of the organising committee. Dances, songs and skits were performed to entertain the audience while giving them a flavour of the artistic heritage of the people of Syangja. Dohori songs, folk music from the hills of Nepal, were the highlight of the evening. Rishi Adhikari sang “Sirra sirra batas chalyo”, Khem Bhandari sang “Tiri tiri bajyo murali” and “Salai jo” was sung by a group of singers dressed typically in the Syangjali dress, sitting down to eat ‘sel roti’ from plates made of leaves accompanied by the traditional drink. Narendra Ali performed the peacock dance for which he is well-known.

Badri Pangeni touched the audience with a rendition of “Thulo choro…”, a song that portrayed the life of one old Nepali man who had lost all his four sons to violence.

Narad Khatiwada’s skit brought back humour while not letting people forget the mire that the future seemed doomed for.