From Dadeldhura to Mandala: How a local ghost legend found its stage in Kathmandu
Summary
‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’ is being staged at Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu, bringing the language, folklore, and culture of Far West Nepal to the capital. The play blends the legend of Bijjo Bhoot with a moving story of migration, longing, and human struggle.
Key Points
- ‘Shree Bijjo Bhoot’ is currently running at Mandala Theatre in Kathmandu and is being described as the first play from Far West Nepal staged on a Kathmandu theatre platform.
- The play is based on the local legend of Bijjo Bhoot from Dadeldhura and weaves in Far-Western dialects, folk songs, dances, and culture.
- The story centers on Chhingauri, who searches for her missing father in Bombay, and the emotional journey brought by Hari back from Bombay.
- The production is praised for its acting, music, lighting, and set design, though the legend of Bijjo Bhoot feels more symbolic than central to the plot.
