Pokhara to host Butoh Festival
Summary
Pokhara will host an Himalayan Butoh Festival from October 16 to 18, bringing artists from seven countries for performances, workshops and cultural exchanges. Organizers say the event will help promote the city as a destination for cultural and wellness tourism.
Key Points
- The Himalayan Butoh Festival will take place in Pokhara from October 16 to 18 at Kavyabatika in Ward 22 of Pokhara Metropolitan City.
- Artists from seven countries are confirmed to participate, alongside Nepali theatre artists, in performances, workshops, meditation sessions and cultural exchanges.
- The festival is being organized by Kiran Chapagain, Kedarnath Poudel, Bhishmaraj Joshi and Ram KC in collaboration with Adrisya Arts, Art Ghar and Sadbhav Theatre Nepal.
- Organizers say the festival will support Pokhara’s cultural and wellness tourism goals and help implement the National Health and Wellness Tourism Strategy locally.
