The Nepalese Non-Resident Tamang Society (NNRTS) celebrated its 12th anniversary with a musical function during the Eid al-Adha holidays at the Gulf Paradise Hotel.
NNRTS is one of many Nepali community organisations active in Qatar, and unifies Nepalese Tamang — an ethnic indigenous community of the country. Tamang women in the programme were spotted wearing traditional choli, patuka, ghalek, lukgi, tiki and jantar, and men were seen wearing daura suruwal, bakkhu, cap and silik bhutani.
The programme was chaired by NNRTS chairperson Tharcha Lama Tamang. Siyaram Chaudhari, chairperson of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities-Qatar (NFIN), was the chief guest. Representatives from various other Nepalese organisations were present during the programme.
The programme kicked off with Nepalese national anthem. NNRTS second chairperson, Tej Moktan Tamang welcomed the guests and audience, and Uttar Lama talked about damfu, a Tamang percussion instrument.
The musical programme began with Uttar Lama, Kumar Moktan, Sundar Moktan, and others singing a welcome song. Following the welcome song, a group of dancers — Bina Tamang, Michhe Tamang, Maya Tamang, Shree Tamang and others — performed on a folk song.
Singer Hira Syanten performed a folk song. Tamang dances were performed by Nilam Lama and Raju Lama.
Tamang songs were performed by Moiram Tamang and Pang Moktan Tamang. Their performance depicted the history of Tamang and its musical instruments.
Likewise, Roshani Tamang, Sangita Lama, Manisha Tamang, Lal Tamang, Kanchha Tamang and Som Tamang performed a romantic folk dance.
The programme was attended by both Tamang and non-Tamang audiences. Guest artistes from Nepal, Tika Lama, Nisha Tamang, Bku Thokar and Roj Moktan also performed.
Roj Moktan sang three songs. He said, “This is my third visit and I am [pleasantly surprised] on seeing Tamangs in Qatar contributing to keep their culture alive. Even more praiseworthy is that the Tamangs in attendance today are dressed in their traditional attire.”
Nisha Tamang, a model, dancer and actress, performed on core folk tunes of Tamang community. Her performance enacted a selection of cultural aspects of the Tamang community. Nisha retold the ethnic tales of Tamang community through her performance.
Bku Thokar, who usually essays villains in Nepali films, appeared on stage in the role of a criminal.
Tika Lama performed a selo song. He has already released more than 100 selo songs. His songs are filled with humour and wit, philosophical thoughts, and of life’s joys and sorrows.