Performance Genre: Musical poetry with performances
Presenter Group: Mandala Alumni Circle (MAC)
Performers Name:
Anup Neupane, Samyog Guragain, Bedana Rai, Samriddhi Nepal, Ganesh Prasad Poudel, Prashanna Humagain, Sagar Khati, Akash Nepali and Sumitra Pehim
About the Performance:
The alumni of Mandala Theatre have ventured beyond the stage, exploring poetry, music, dance, painting, and diverse forms of artistic expression. At NITFest 2025, a dynamic group of these artists reunite to present a powerful blend of spoken word, live music, and theatrical performance. This special event celebrates their journey, weaving personal narratives with artistic experimentation to create an immersive and evocative experience. Witness a unique fusion of rhythm, storytelling, and movement, where theatre meets poetry, and music breathes life into words.
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Mandala Alumni Circle (MAC)
Mandala Theatre-Nepal
Mobile: 9868331601
Email: mac2024@gmail.com
Performance Genre: Contemporary Dance
Choreographer/Director: JD Tamu
Performers: Students at Nepa Dance Academy
About the Performance:
Whispering Indigenous Echoes is a contemporary dance performance that gently conveys the subtle yet profound transmission of ancestral wisdom. Through graceful, grounded movements, the piece evokes the whispers of Indigenous voices, carrying across generations. Rooted in tradition and deeply intertwined with nature, it explores the dynamic balance between heritage and growth, serving as a reminder that we are the living continuation of those who came before us. As the past reverberates through the dancers, the performance becomes a tribute to resilience, culture, and the enduring connection between humanity and the land.
Contact Details:
JD Tamu
Phone: 9741751353
Email: jdlmchtamu@gmail.com
Performance Genre: indigenous Cultural Dance
Choreographer/Director: Rehyulsang
Presenter Group: Kohinoor Media & Music Center
Performers Name:
Archer pant, Chirag Paneru, Simon Giri, Suhit Rawal, Hemant Khadka, Pramila Chamling Rai, Diya Dumi Rai, Melina Chamling Rai, Pratima Tamang, Rohit Shah, Agnidhar Subedi, Abinash D.M, Jiv Thakur, Grishma Shrestha
About the Performance:
Art - literature - culture is the ornament of a nation. It is our responsibility to maintain oneness and goodwill among the diverse communities of people residing in the frosty, primaeval land of Nepal civilisation, while also preserving the traditional knowledge and our unique culture. The play, “Sanjha Fulbari” has not only reflected on the identity of the entire nation but also captured the essence of a deep connection.
Contact Details:
Rehyulsang
Mobile: 9861125102
The Closing Ceremony of NITFest 2025 will mark the conclusion of an unforgettable celebration of theatre, culture, and creative expression. This special event will bring together artists, audiences, and dignitaries to reflect on the transformative journey of the festival. As we bid farewell to this year’s edition, the ceremony will honor the inspiring performances, insightful discussions, and meaningful exchanges that have taken place. With a sense of unity and accomplishment, the Closing Ceremony will leave a lasting impression and set the stage for the future of theatre and cultural dialogue.
Whispers of Earth is a powerful performance that explores the deep bond between indigenous people and the land. Using mud as both a medium and a symbol, two performers bring history and resilience to life. One embodies the past, evoking traditions and rituals, while the other reflects the struggles and transformations of the present. Through movement and texture, they weave a story of strength, culture, and the enduring fight to preserve heritage in a changing world.
About the Performance:
This musical showcase presents selected theatrical songs from past Nepali theatre productions, performed by a dynamic group of young theatre practitioners. Combining storytelling with live music, the performance features both folk and modern instruments—including the madal, bansuri, cyabrung, keyboard, and guitar—creating a rich, organic soundscape that enhances the theatrical narrative.
At its core, the show embraces a bruto (raw) performance style, emphasizing unfiltered, spontaneous expressions. Through this approach, actors and musicians engage directly with the audience, breaking traditional boundaries and fostering an intimate, immersive experience. The original songs, deeply tied to the themes and emotions of the stories they originate from, serve as a bridge between past and present, preserving Nepal’s theatrical and musical heritage while resonating with contemporary audiences.
This fusion of drama, music, and cultural tradition offers a powerful and evocative journey, celebrating the enduring connection between theatre and music in Nepal.
Contact Details:
Ek Theatre Nepal
Baneshwor, Kathmand
1theatre2024@gmail.com
About the Performance:
Dhime baja is an ancient musical instrument played by the native Jyapu community of Nepal Mandal. Nowdays, the entire Newa community play this instrument as an indigenous musical instrument and is known worldwide as the Nepali musical instrument. The deep, rhythmic pulse of Dhime baja, echoes in rituals, festivals, and celebrations, binding people to their past and nature itself. Its sound moves bodies, stirs emotions, and brings stories to life.
Charya dance is a sacred Buddhist dance, Each movement and gesture (mudra) carries deep spiritual significance, embodying wisdom and compassion. Performed as a meditative offering, its movements and mudras embody spiritual wisdom, connecting dancers to deities. Preserved and passed down by Newa community of Kathmandu, it remains a living tradition, blending devotion, art, and heritage.
Tonight, we invite you to step into this living rhythm, to dance with us to the beats of Charya and Dhime, to seek the stories hidden in sound and movement. Let the pulse of the past shape the joy of the present, as we celebrate this festival together!
Contact Details:
Vajra Kala Kunja, Kathmand
Phone: 01-4265644
sudanmunikar@gmail.com
Performance Genre: Classical and folk base instrumental music ensemble
Concept/Director: Prof. Dr. Dhrubesh Chandra Regmi
Presenter Group: Sukarma
Performers Name:
Date and Venue of Performance:
22nd March 2025, 7:00 pm onwards at Mandala Open Stage
About the Performance:
Rooted in the rich South Asian musical heritage, the performance weaves together ragas, indigenous Nepali folk melodies, and innovative fusion to create a dynamic and expressive soundscape. With a unique convergence of classical and folk instruments, Sukarma Saanjh aims to transcend boundaries of race, nationality, and ethnicity, delivering a message of peace, harmony, and environmental consciousness. Through their music, they celebrate Nepal’s cultural diversity, landscapes, and people, resonating with themes of unity and global well-being.
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Title: Ashtangika
Performance Genre: Musical Dance Theatre
Concept/Choreographer/Director: Namrata KC
Presenter Group: Aesthetic Dance Studio
Performers Name: Ganesh Shrestha, Melisha Ghimire, Gyanu Lama, Sujata Das, Awanti Baniya, Bishakha Aacharya, Serena Limbu and Sadiksha Bhattarai
Date and Venue of Performance:
20th March 2025, 7:30 pm onward at Mandala Open Stage
24th March 2025, 6:00 pm onward at Belbari Tamu Buddhist Monastery
About the Performance:
Ashtangika is a mesmerizing musical dance theatre performance that brings to life the timeless wisdom of Buddha through an evocative fusion of poetry, music, and movement. Rooted in the essence of indigenous wisdom, the piece transcends geographical narratives to focus on the transformative teachings that have guided humanity for centuries. Rather than limiting Buddha’s legacy to his birthplace, Ashtangika illuminates his path of enlightenment, compassion, and inner liberation—universal truths that resonate across cultures and generations. In harmony with the theme of NITFest 2025, this performance embodies the "Light of Indigenous Wisdom," inviting audiences to experience the depth of Buddha’s teachings as a living philosophy that continues to inspire and heal the world today.
The performance will be followed by a keynote speech from Ven. Bhikkhu Ananda on the Buddhist Philosophy and Indigenous Wisdom. Ven. Bhikkhu Ananda is a scholar and monk from Nepal who lectures in Buddhist Studies at Tribhuvan University and actively promotes Buddhist peace values through the Global Buddhist Peace Mission.
Contact Details:
Aesthetic Dance Studio
Tokha, Kathmandu
Mobile: 9849007966
Email: aestheticdancestudio@gmail.com
Title: Hamile Baacheko Samay (The time we are living in)
Performance Genre: Spoken Word Poetry
Presenter Group: Kavindrapur and Friends
Performers Name:
Kripa Khanal
Sudarshan Poudel
Sanjula Ranpal
Saras Chari
Rupesh Bhattarai
Prakash Chandra Jimba
About the Performance:
Hailing from the crossroads, alleys, tea shops, and bus stops of the city, Kavindrapur is a collective of poets who weave personal truths, experiences, and emotions into powerful spoken word performances. Blending poetry with artistic experimentation, they challenge conventions of recitation and explore diverse linguistic and poetic traditions. Representing voices from different geographies and movements, Kavindrapur brings to the stage a dynamic tapestry of contemporary narratives—raw, rhythmic, and resonant with the times we live in.
Join us at Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 for an immersive poetic experience where words come alive, bridging art, language, and lived realities.
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