Natikaji Memorial Society honours 21 artists

Kathmandu, May 8: The Natikaji Memorial Society honoured 21 artists from various genres during a function held at the Office of the President today. 

President Ramchandra Paudel presented honours and awards. 

The 'Natikaji National Special Music Award' was presented to Narayan Kumar Acharya, Sabu Gadal Karki, Birendra Pathak, Shashi Gurung, Ganesh Parajuli, Jujukaji Ranjit, Asta Lama, Dr Bhimarjun Acharya and Nirwan Singh Gurung.

Similarly, the 'Natikaji National Music Award' was confirmed on Manoj Khadka, Roshan Gurung, Tara Prakash Limbu, Sarita Shahi, Chand Singh, Maheswar Man Rajbhandari, while the 'Natikaji New Talent Award' was presented to Bipana Tamang, Sahima Shrestha and Suresh Lama.    

The 'Natikaji National Classical Music Award' was conferred on Pramod Upadhyay, according to Society Chair Shambhujeet Banskota. 

Similarly, Anant Wagle and Gita Adhikari received the 'Natikaji National Art Journalism Award'. 

Chair Banskota said Natikaji, a legendry Nepali singer, musician and lyricist, explored and practiced music as a powerful creative tool for awakening the society.

His creations reflect a fusion of patriortism, love for culture, human emotions, and  extraordinary life philosophy, which have greatly contributed to elevating Nepali music to new heights. (RSS)