Artists Busy With Teej Programs Abroad, Some Cancel Due to Natural Disasters
Summary
Teej performers are canceling concerts at home and abroad after floods and other natural disasters caused major loss of life and property in Nepal. Singers including Rachana Rimal, Shantarani Pariyar, Melina Rai and Kala Lamsal are staying with family instead of traveling for shows.
Key Points
- Artists have canceled many pre-scheduled Teej programs at home and abroad after natural disasters caused heavy loss of life and property in Nepal.
- Rachana Rimal returned from Australia and is celebrating Teej with her family in Jhapa for the first time in about five years.
- Shantarani Pariyar and Melina Rai both gave up or postponed foreign programs and are spending time with family and relatives in Nepal.
- Kala Lamsal is also staying in her home district of Tanahun, saying the Teej atmosphere this year feels subdued because of the disaster.
