Highlights of the Nepal Cultural Performance Program on World Music Day 2024.
The Nepal Cultural Performance Program, organized by the Music Research & Development Forum (MRDF Nepal)and the Love & Support Foundation Nepal, was a notable event on World Music Day, June 21, 2024. This program was supported by the International Society for Music Education, Make Music Alliance, Incorp, and the Would Saviour Foundation.
The event highlighted the rich musical traditions of Nepal, featuring a diverse array of performances that showcased traditional Nepali folk music and contemporary fusion pieces. This celebration of Nepali culture aimed to emphasize the importance of preserving traditional music while embracing modern influences.
World Music Day, originally known as Fête de la Musique, is a global celebration that began in France in 1982. It has since grown to include events in over 1,000 cities worldwide, encouraging musicians of all levels to perform in public spaces to promote the universal language of music.
The participation of organizations such as the International Society for Music Education and the Make Music Alliance, Aastha Kala Kendra, Music Cloud Recording Studio, Sangrila Creation & SongGeet Channel helped elevate the event, connecting Nepal’s cultural heritage with a global audience and promoting cultural exchange through music.
The performer were Lead Singer Gita Pandey, Singer Rajesh Kumar Shrestha , KC Raja Sarangi Player, Neema Lama,Madal, Sharad Rai,Flute player , Singer Amrita Limbu & Shuvam Bedwal other artist .
The event took place at Ridi Lounge in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, and featured distinguished guests, including veteran celebrity singer Chandrakala Shah, singer Kabita Aale, singer Sangita Rana, musician Bhupendra Raimajhi, and lyricist Suresh Acharya, the Secretary of the Nepal Government.
Thank you for the collaboration and for spearheading this beautiful movement: Om Sunar, President of the entire MRDF Nepal team, and Manoj K. Rai, Founder & President of the entire Love and Support Foundation team.
