Likewise, a bunkers´ party, as the name itself suggests, is a party characteristically meant for, or attended by the ones who bunk. However, it does not necessarily mean that the ones attending the party have bunked their classes. [break]
"I have been to Bunkers´ parties, however, I have never really bunked any of my classes to attend the parties", shares Prasanna Thapa, 22. Bunkers´ parties, besides being a means of entertainment, have some other alluring aspects too.
When asked about why he liked going to such parties, Thapa says that such parties help to enliven dreary lives, breaking the week-long monotony of stressful and hectic college schedules. He further adds, "Besides, these parties also provide you a very good arena to socialize."
A bunkers´ party is just like any other dance party. It has the same techno-tunes and pod-casts being pumped out by a DJ, the same subdued lights that are even more restrained due to the cigarette-smoke, party-animals-some getting the hold of their liquor while a number of them are drunk and not to forget the "dance until you die" environment.
However, due to some distinctive characteristics, it has been dubbed "bunkers´ party". Usually, such parties are scheduled on Fridays and it is also said that students attending the parties in their school/college uniform get discounted entry fees.
"Study hard, party harder", is what Shiva Aryal, 18, believes. He does agree with the verity about education being very important in shaping one´s career and life, however, he feels that there are some other things in life that hold greater significances. "You cannot deprive yourself from having fun. Live your life to the fullest", states Aryal.
While questioning adults about their views on such parties, most of them expressed their disapproval. Surendra Raj Sharma, the coordinator of +2 Management program in Xavier Academy, asserts, "I am totally against it."
He believes that the students of +2/equivalent level are exceptionally vulnerable to bad influences. According to Sharma, this stage is the most crucial period of the students´ lives; hence, they must be kept apart from such activities.
"However, attending of such parties after one completes this level, may not be viewed in a negative light. By that time, one is able to differentiate between the right and the wrong," he further adds.
Keshab Poudel, 48, has a different outlook. "Well, there are many people who consider attending such parties to be a socially-forbidden act. But, if such parties are attended for a mere purpose of fun and socialization without causing any harm to people and the society, I have no problems with it. Besides, it is no crime to attend such parties", he conveys.
On the contrary, Smita Bhattarai, 19, represents the younger population who are against bunker parties. "I am strongly against such parties. Bunkers´ parties have been misleading them [students]", she says. According to her, many youngsters who once used to be ideal and dutiful sons and daughters have turned into defiant and pig-headed children who no longer care about their studies and their social values.
When it comes to dancing in Kathmandu, the clubs has a lot to offer as there are dance parties happening every now and then. Attending such parties once in a while seems all right, as long as one remains decent and does not go off-bounds. Partying for post-exam fun so as to revitalize oneself after the strenuous exam pressure can be genuine enough.
In addition, such parties also allow you to meet different people and perk up your social skills or the time can be used to create unforgettable moments with friends. Besides, there are very few, who can resist Lady Gaga´s numbers.
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