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Music and Dance SchoolSadhana Kala Kendra

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The demonstration of 300-year-old Newari dance Ghoda Nritya during a national folk dance competition organized by this school.



Address: Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (977-1)416566
Fax: (977-1)242556, 256633
E-mail: N/A
URL: N/A
Managing Head: Director


Reasons for selection

Because this institution is dedicated to preservation and promotion of Nepalese traditional and folk culture.

Year of foundation

1991

Number of staff

15

Organisational category

NGO

Objectives

To make all possible attempts to preserve and develop the folk culture by conducting research and investigation on the art and culture lying hidden within the womb of the nation.
To get the world acquainted with the beauty and dignity of Nepalese custom, culture and arts, etc.

Covered countries

Nepal

Fields of Activities

Research
Education
Planning and organizing festivals and performances
Award giving
Grant giving
Training of researchers
Training of performers

Description of Major Activities

Organizational background and history:
Established in 1991 with an acute insight to preserve Nepalese art, culture and civilization, Sadhana Kala Kendra, a government registered and recognized music school, has experienced so far nine springs in serving the rays of knowledge in the various fields of music, song and dance to the thousands of minds by the expert hands and even in dedicating varieties of colourful programmes to the various parts of the country. It has been able to enjoy the name, fame and a wide range of collection of modern musical ideas and instruments as well.

Outstanding activities:
In the presence of Right Honourable Prime Minister Shen Bahadur Deuna, the chief guest, Sadhana Kala Kendra, in accordance with the unanimous decision of a committee honoured the various heads with Sadhana awards in 1996 and 1997. In celebration of the auspicious Silver Jubilee Occasion of His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shaha Deu's accession to the royal throne, this music school organized nationwide folk dance competition in 1997 and 1998.

Periodicals of the Institution/Organisation

N/A

Major Publications of the Institution/Organisation

N/A

Data provider

Mr. Milan Moktan
Director
Sadhana Kala Kendra
Address: Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal