The cultural branch of Nepalese Magar Society (NMS) organised a musical programme to celebrate their second largest festival of Dipawali at Gulf Paradise Hotel recently.
The programme, chaired by NMS president Mahendra Thapa Magar and dancer-comedian Neer Ale Magar, aimed to raised funds for the education of poor Magar kids in Nepal.
A performance by Neer Ale Magar, and singers Shristi Pun Magar, Anu Gurung and Ashish BC were the main draw of the programme.
Magars are considered one of the oldest ethnic groups in Nepal. They are the third largest community of Nepal, and Dipawali is the second largest festival that falls in autumn. It’s the festival of lights (deep mean light and avali means a row, i.e. a row of lights) that’s marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy.
The guests at the programme were dressed in their traditional attires: men wore kachhad (ordinary loincloth) and bhoto (shirt of vest), and women wore pharia (sari), chaubandi cholo (closed blouse), patuka (waistband) and shawl.
Some of the performers at the event were: Bupendra Rikham Magar, Roshika Lama, Mohan Thapa Magar, Narendra Magar, Som Lama, Dil Magar, Maya Lama, Maya Tamang, Gita Bhujel, Iswori Thapa Magar, Rupesh Magar, Debet Pun Magar, Maya Tamamg, Roshika Lama, Reshmi Magar, Janak Thapa Magar, Janak Thapa Magar, Shristi Pun Magar, Anu Gurung, and Ashish BC.
Neer Ale Magar performed two dances and a comedy sketch dealing with the political environment in Nepal.
He satirised Nepali politicians and praised Qatar-bound Nepali workers. “NMS’s attempt to promote Magar culture is appreciative,” Magar said.
NMS also honoured artistes who performed in the Eid al-Fitr programme organised by Ministry of Interior earlier in September.
NMS honour Magar artistes at the event.
