Comedians and artists attended the event and they gave their eulogies to various artistes and others who perished in the 7.8 magnitude quake. Senior lyricist Shree Purush Dhakal, senior composer CK Rasaili, artist Ragini Upadhyay Grela and comedians like Kiran KC were among the participants.

Wishing peace to the departed souls, lyricist Dhakal shared, “Baisakh 12 was an unpleasant day to remember for not only Nepal but for Nepalis around the world. Dharahara and Kasthamandap caved in and thousands of hands that could have built them also perished. Artistes who could compose, write, sing, paint, well have gone. Dharahara and Kasthamandap can be constructed again but the people can’t be brought back.”

Meanwhile, 10 artistes participated in the Gai Jatra procession in different disguises in Basantapur area.