Final concert of Russian folk ensemble to be held tomorrow

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Nov 10. The Himalayan expedition of the Russian dance ensemble “Obraz” (Image) is holding a concluding concert tomorrow, on Friday.

“Launched with the support of the Russian Embassy in Nepal on November 1^st the Himalayan expedition of Russian dance ensemble “Obraz” (Image) is closing with a colorful gala-concert at Nepal Army officers’ club this Friday, November 11^th,” read a press release issued by the Russian House on Thursday.

After having performed exclusively for a limited audience at the Russian House and the Russian embassy in Kathmandu, then at the Gandaki Academy hall in Pokhara, the collective is back to the Capital city of Nepal to present their final show for a wider audience.

The event will gather chief representatives of the Nepali Army, various embassies and international organizations as well as NGOs and activists from different circles, said the Russian House.

By invitation of the Assembly of Achievements of Continental Cultures "Dostoyaniye" and with the support from Russian Embassy in Nepal, the Himalayan expedition for more than a week involved Nepali and Russian youths in cultural exchange in the field of dance, choreography, folk-art history and traditions of both our countries, according to the press release.

This year, during their Himalayan Expedition 2022 “Obraz” took part in various interactions with local culture – from workshops and master classes for Nepali artists and dancers up to improvisational performances at cultural landmarks in Kathmandu valley and in Kaski district. Sharing Russian traditional art and grasping the beauty of Himalayan culture within every second of their stay has filled the creative life of the team with unforgettable impressions which they will definitely express at the final Gala this Friday at 5:00 p.m, read the press release.

The Russian dance ensemble "Obraz" has a lot to be proud of. In 2001, the ensemble received the honorary title of "People's ensemble" in Russia, and in 2012 and 2017 it adequately confirmed this title. Over the 26 years of its existence, the ensemble has achieved high awards of international and Russian competitions. Nowadays there are eight countries of the world and twenty cities of Russia on the map of the ensemble's creative projects.

The Folk ensemble "Obraz" took part in the Himalayan expedition to the cities and cultural centers of India in 2012. In 2014, as a part of the first Russian delegation, the ensemble took part in the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Russian Center of Science and Culture in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. In 2018, by the invitation of the French side, “Obraz” took part in the celebration of the 200^th anniversary of Marius Petipa, performing with French dancers in four cities of France.