Jhee Muna Pucha (JMP), meaning “We’re Together,” is a group of local youths from Ward No 9 of Lalitpur (Patan) who have come together to promote Newar culture and traditions in order to make it familiar to the upcoming generations.[break]
The prime objective of JMP is to encourage indigenous improvement based on the right to self-determination via sharing knowledge, experience and ideas on indigenous technology and innovations and exchange of practices for community-based socio-economic development.
Also, this group has organized various social beneficiary activities such as blood donation programs, health camp setup, anti-drug campaigns, free tuitions and personality development skill trainings to local children and sports tournaments in the neighborhood.
Similarly, the instrumental band of six professionals, Kutumba, wishes to promote Nepali art and culture through their performance all over the world with various roots and backgrounds in Nepali traditions.
On this note, and also to celebrate its 25th anniversary, JMP is organizing a live Newar musical orchestra featuring Kutumba and carrying the theme of “Playing for Heritage with Kutumba.”
The main highlights of the event will be live fusion orchestras by traditional groups and Kutumba along with Newar food stalls. The stage is also going to be pretty attractive, decorated with natural fibers, musical instruments and dried crops.
Spectators to this musical festival will comprise locals and tourists who love Jazz and folk music.
Entry is free. The concert will commence at Gache Tole, between the Banglamukhi Temple and Sankhamul Bridge on 10 September.
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