30th, Dec 2013
Kathmandu : Pedestrians walking through narrow lane on the roads of Patan and vehicles honking were enough for one to guess that something big was happening in the area. Throng of people moving around, pushing each other to get a glimpse of the stage and reach near it was a scene to watch at Patan Durbar Square on December 29.
After all it was Nepathya performing! The band’s Shantiko Lagi Sikchya — Education for Peace Tour 2013 held concerts in 10 places around the country and this was the last one in the Capital.
When Amrit Gurung began his performance along with his band members, the crowd was in a dilemma — where was the voice coming from. After struggling, the stage was finally visible. There he was performing and dancing, warming up the audience for his two-hour long concert. Chhekyo Chhekyo Deurali Danda, Lampate Surati, Udayo Rellai Le were some of the songs that echoed. Gurung was stomping on the stage tempting people to groove along with his songs.
The eagerly waiting audience couldn’t help but dance and sing as he started singing Chari Maryo Sisaiko Golile. Not only the songs, but melodious madal played by Shanti Rayamajhi hypnotised everyone to dance in typical Nepali steps and Jomsomai Bazarma set their pace faster.
Gurung signified the impermanence of life through Jeevan Chhoto Chha, Yo Jindagani and Duidine Gham Chhaya. He was also conveying the urgency of preserving cultural heritages in his style.
“Nepal is rich in terms of cultural heritage and natural resource. We have abundant flora and fauna in the country too. We must preserve these and live in unity for a better future,” Gurung expressed. He also appealed for the violence-free playgrounds for children. With so much
happening, how can a concert end without some patriotic songs? Mero Desh Mero Desh and Gaun Gaun Bata Utha were the numbers that imbibed everyone with patriotic feeling.
And then the moment Gham Dubyo Saanjh Paryo Chhutne Bela Bho was sung, the message was clear. But how could the audience let go without their favourite Resham and Taalko Paani being played? Gurung on vocal, Dhruba Lama on drums, Subin Shakya on bass guitar, Niraj Gurung on guitar, Rayamajhi on madal and Suraj Thapa on piano were ready to cater... — HNS :
