The group served their popular folk tunes at an open ground in Chiple Dhunga.[break]
The ensemble’s Arun Manandhar (on Tungna), Kiran Nepali (on Sarangi), Pavit Maharjan (on percussion), Raju Manandhar (on percussion), Rubin Kumar Shrestha (on flute) and Siddhartha Maharjan (on effects) performed popular folk tunes of Nepal’s Himalayan districts, mid-hills and Tarai.
Pavit Maharjan had this to say, “The purpose of the concert is to introduce the traditional melodies of Nepali folk instruments collected from different parts of the country and encourage the people to engage in creative activities.”
Prior to the show in Chiple Dhunga, Kutumba also organized a musical performance at Kumudini Homes, one of the schools in Pokhara. During the performance, the band also talked about the importance of education and fulfilling responsibilities of good citizens, motivating them to support the education of poor and disabled children.
“Student life is fun and sensitive as well. If we impart good values and positive energy to them, they will work to create bright future for themselves and all,” said Maharjan.
During the performance, students and teachers of Kumudini Homes donated books, pencils and other stationery items for distribution to the poor students in rural schools.
Ncell has been organizing various programs and events to promote Nepali literature, music and sports, and the campaign is a part in that series of promoting Nepali music.
“Kutumba’s efforts to conserve Nepal’s heritage, environment and promote education through music are praiseworthy. Our support to Kutumba reaffirms our commitment to support those genuine social causes,” said Sanju Koirala, Corporate Communication Director of Ncell.
Kutumba is scheduled to perform in Hetauda on May 7.
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