Whats On - Nepal Himalayan Festival in Manchester, 5th & 6th June 2004

For years UK visitors to Nepal, have climbed the mountains, trekked the foothills and experienced the beauty and uniqueness of this extraordinary land. Films, expeditions and writings summon images of a country dominated by the biggest snow covered peaks in the world.

But Nepal is much more than that. It is a land of jungle, of mountain streams and giant rhododendrons, home to the tiger, elephant, leopard, sloth bear and over 800 species of birds. A land of ancient cities and hill villages, of unforgettable sights, sounds and sentiments.

A society of huge contrasts, where cyber cafes, Buddhist Stupas and sacred cows share crowded city streets, a land renowned for its celebrated fighting forces, the Ghurkhas, but where spirituality still matters more than possessions. The birth place of Buddha, where Hindus and Buddhists live in harmony despite the political uncertainty of recent years, where harsh living conditions mean arduous lives for people in remote mountain villages.

The third Manchester Himalayan Festival celebrates all that is unique about Nepal. Discover why it holds a very special place in the hearts of all those that visit and why few travellers return unchanged.

"Manchester City Council is delighted to welcome the Nepal Himalayan Festival, bringing the chance for visitors and residents to celebrate this fascinating country. We wish the festival every success and hope it will grow from strength to strength." Cllr Kath Robinson Deputy Leader Manchester City Council

Admission to the Festival is free of charge. However this is a charitable event and most talks will be donation based to cover costs and assist charities in Nepal.

SATURDAY

Best wishes for a successful festival- I wish I could be with you. Chris Bonnington.
10am	Festival opening ceremony
11am	Shamans - A Shamans welcome. YARJUN GURUNG A shaman of the Tamu people.
12noon	Bringing life to Drama - HAZEL ROY A pilot ILO Children’s Rights drama experience.
12.30pm to 3pm	Nepalese food - Food & beer served and supplied by New Himalaya restaurant.
1pm	Nepalese Dance and Music.
1pm	‘When the Gods return’ - Ecology Development & religion in Nepal , MARTIN PALMER ARC (Alliance of Religion & conservation).
2pm	Moments of Being - DOUG SCOTT CBE - Illustrated talk on the first successful British Climbing of Everest 1975 *TICKETS £5/£3.50*
4pm	Plant Hunting in the ASSEMBLY ROOM Tsangpo Gorge World expert on KEN COX Rhododendrons
4pm	Nepalese Dhaka textiles GREAT HALL LOUISE ROLT Discuss their work CATHERINE SEVILLA in Phidim East Nepal
5pm	Nepalese fashion Show
6pm	Nepalese dance & Music
7pm	Close

SUNDAY

Tickets for Doug Scott’s talk can be booked from the Library Theatre Box office in advance 0161 236 7110. Remaining tickets (subject to availability) will be sold at the door on the day.

Speakers Biographies

Nepal Festival Index