Newa Puchha: Melbourne completes flute training following Dhime training

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Jan 18: Newa Pucha: Melbourne, with the intention of keeping Newa culture vibrant in Melbourne, has completed a 'Taste and Tunes' program to mark the successful conclusion of a an eight-month Bansuri (flute) training followed by six-month Dhime (traditional drum) training for the youth community living in Melbourne.

Following the Dhime program, Newa Pucha: Melbourne had organized the first-ever Gāījātrā in Melbourne. This flute training was organized after that Gāījātrā, according to a statement by the Newa Puchha.

The program, jointly inaugurated by lighting lamps on the 'Panas' by Nepali Consul for Victoria, Nirajan Gauli, and the Lumbini-Kapilvastu World Campaign Global Coordinator Ram Kumar Shrestha. The program featured grand entries of the Dha, Dhime, and Flute teams into the hall with their respective performances. On this occasion, Global Coordinator Shrestha honored the flute teachers, Guru Somu Maharjan and Deepson Putuwar, with Khada and tokens of love. Meanwhile, Guru Rafik Maharjan, who taught the Dhime, presented certificates on behalf of the organization. Consul Gauli adorned the flute program participants with Khada as a mark of honor, and organization president Sanjeev Shrestha provided the certificates.

At the end of the program, awards were given to winners in three categories: best student Ajit Pradhan, consistent student Dipeeta Phaiju and overall performer student Suraj Gosain. Certificates and prizes were given by Gurus Somu Maharjan and Deepson Putuwar, according to the statement.

The program was coordinated by Sachin Maharjan and hosted by Sonia K.C. Shakya. Guests were honored with a live Mangal Dhun and Sitara, and the event was made lively and Nepali-centric with presentations of Newari and Nepali songs and dances.