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-Smita Magar in Kathmandu
Kanakmani Dixit speaking at the event.
Kathmandu, May 17, 2008-“Both documentaries have very good ethno-graphic presentations of Magar culture, focusing on Hurra and Maruni dance,” commented documentary expert Kanak Mani Dixit; Chairman of Film South Asia after watching two films on Magar culture organized by Nepal Magar Cultural Association, Kathmandu.
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Both were made by Magar women: “Hurra” by Kabita Ale Magar and “Hamro Riti Hamro Sanskriti” by Pratima Pun Magar.
After the premiers Dixit said, “Through these documentaries we can say now Magars do not need other caste groups to help make films. There is enough skill right within the community.”
“Documentaries on Nepali culture used to be made by foreigners for foreigners but these documentaries are made by Nepali for Nepali,” said Dixit. He added that these are must-show documentaries for Magar and other Nepalese communities as one avenue by which to appreciate the country’s cultural diversity.
Media expert Narayan Shrestha commented on the technological presentation. “There are some technical problems to be corrected such as use of background music and camera angles, however, on editing work and conceptualization, these documentaries are very capturing,” said Shreshtha.
In the same program, Sociologist Dr. Om Gurung said, “In this era when we are searching for our indigenous cultural identities these documentaries are both essential in reviving and protecting our cultural identities and also help in attracting our younger generation.” He also inaugurated the website of Nepal Magar Cultural Association: www.nmca.org.np.
Kanakmani Dixit, Kabita Ale Magar and Pratima Pun Magar. Photos: Smita
The documentary “Hurra”, 44 minutes long, is directed by Kabita Ale and is based on Hurra dance of Eastern Nepal’s Magars especially those who live in Mudhebas of Dhankuta District. “Hamro Riti Hamro Sanskriti” directed by Pratima Pun Magar focuses on the Mid- Western Magars life-style; Bhumya Puja and Marooni dance of Kotgau, Myagdi District. It runs for 38 minutes.
The director of “Hurra”, who is also President of Nepal Magar Cultural Association, Kabita Ale Magar said, “Hurra dance is the most famous dance of Magars in Eastern Nepal and so we tried to explore the history and its way of celebration. However, due to some limitations we could not show as much as we would love to. Next time we will try to do better.”
Pratima Pun Magar, director of “Hamro Riti Hamro Sanskriti” said she made the documentary on Bhumya Puja of Kotgau, Myagdi as she heard it is neglected by society and on the verge of extinction. “After filming it, I heard that village people have again started celebrating it,” she added with smile.
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