Chittaun Kacheheri 2.0 – Better Chitwan

#Festival_Of_Ideas

Chittaun Kacheheri

Mangsir 28th & 29th, 2081

at Narayani Kala Mandir, Bharatpur, Chitwan

10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Chittaun Kachehari (both words from Tharu tongue: Chittaun for Chitwan and Kachehari for debate/discussion) has been established as the platform for expression of and deliberation on the ideas and issues which have been sidelined by the mainstream discourse in Nepal and South Asia.

Watch Live

Keynote Speech

Pervez Hoodbhoy, Nuclear scientist, MIT Scholar and Pakistan's leading Public Intellectual.

International Panel

Healing the Wounds of Division and Hatred in South Asia: Pervez Hoodbhoy and Harsh Mander in conversation with Jiwan Kshetry

Celebrating Local Culture

Chittaun Kacheheri celebrates Chitwan's culture through art, traditions, cuisine, history, ecology, and indigenous involvement.

Chittaun Kacheheri

A Patform to Amplify Unheard Voices

At this critical juncture in human history, a meaningful dialogue on pressing issues of the day is the least we can start as responsible citizens. This is the foundational belief behind Chittaun Kacheheri, the festival of ideas, being organized annually in Chitwan, Nepal.

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Guest Panelists and Moderators from South Asia including all provinces of Nepal

Key Sessions including One Keynote Speech

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Audiances from all around the globe connected through live coverage

Expected Attendees for two days

Key Objectives

Amplify unheard voices and foster critical dialogue.

Inspire change through innovative ideas and promote empathy across communities.

Hold leaders accountable for their actions to drive meaningful impact.

Key Events and Sessions

Day 1

This edition of the festival is themed around inclusion, justice and de-radicalization of societies in South Asia through thoughtful dialogues at all levels.

1. Science and Reason in the age of Unreason

Keynote speaker - Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy (Pakistani nuclear physicist and author) Time:10:00 AM-`11:00 PM

2. जलवायु संकट: संवाददेखि सामनासम्म

Moderator - Susma Rai, Speaker -Kunda Dixit, -Ramesh Bhusal Time:11:00AM-12:00PM

3. चितवन: बसाईं सराइको गन्तव्यदेखि स्रोतसम्म

Moderator Muna Kunwar, Speaker - Dr. Sanjay Chaudary, - Pratibha Shrestha, - Saroj Khanal, - Dirgha Ghimire, Time:12:00 PM-`1:15 PM

4. कविताको शक्ति : कति भाव, कति प्रस्तुति?

Moderator - Sumina, Speaker - Ganesh Shraman, - Hangyug Agyat, -Krishna Bishwokarma, Time: 1:30 PM-`2:30 PM

5. नाबालिगमाथि यौन हिंसाः कारण, असर र समाधान

Moderator - Sailesh Giri Speaker - Paru Sharma Pandey, - Dr. Khagendra Kafle, - Phul Maya Mahato Time: 2:30 PM-3:30 PM

6. पहिचानको लडाइँ: संघर्ष र दुविधा

Moderator - Kunta Rai, Speakers - CN Tharu, - Suman Lingden, - Dr. Rajendra Singh Rawal, - Bijay Kanta Karna, Time: 3:45 PM-`4:15 PM

Key Events and Sessions

Day 2

This edition of the festival is themed around inclusion, justice and de-radicalization of societies in South Asia through thoughtful dialogues at all levels.

1. उच्च शिक्षाको दशा र दिशा

Presentation by Dr. Chaitanya Mishra, Time: 10:00 PM -11:00 PM

2. Healing the Wounds of Division and Hatred in South Asia

Moderator: - Dr. Jiwan Kshetri, Speaker: -Pravez Hoodvoy, - Harsh Mandar, Time: 11:00 AM -12:00 PM

3. नयाँ युगको राजनीति: सकिने डर, सच्चिने अवसर

Moderator: - Ameet Dhakal, Speakers: - Hon. Gagan Thapa, - Renu Chand, - Hon. Santosh Pariyar, - Usha Kiran Timalshena, Time: 12:00 PM -1:15 PM

4. बाल कचहरी

Moderator - Prasamsha Parajuli, Speaker - Agrim Pandit, - Bibek Thokar Tamang, - Raj Kumari Chepang, Time: 1:15 PM -2:00 PM

5. फोहर व्यवस्थापन: मुद्दा कसै न कसैको, बर्बादी सबैको

Moderator: - Er. Sagar Karki, Speaker: - Bhimlal Adhikari, - Sunita Shrestha, - Roshan Kc, Time: 2:00 PM -3:00 PM

6. कसरी भत्काउने जातव्यवस्थाको जग?

Moderator - Mahesh Nepali, Speakers - Dr. Subash Basne, - Tej Narayan Sadha, - Sita Bishwokarma (Samjhana), Time: 3:00 PM-`4:00 PM

7. के सोच्दैछ युवा पुस्ता ?

Moderator: - Keshav Bohora, Speaker: - Prem Bahadur Bohora, - Durga Karki, - Rozan Pariyar, - Aadarsh Mishra, Time: 2:30 PM-3:00 PM

Pre-Events

Saptagandaki's Kacheheri has become a vibrant forum for meaningful dialogue with educators and environmentalists addressing critical environmental issues.

Meet The Team

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Find our Event Venue

Venue: Narayani Kala Mandir

How to Participate in this festial?

The event is open to all individuals, with entry available on-site. The program runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can register directly at the venue.

How to watch the sessions from outside Chitwan?

To watch the sessions from outside Chitwan, you can join via online streaming or follow updates on social media. Check the event's official website for details on virtual participation.

Is there any entry fee?

The festival is free to attend on both days. Additionally, you can win exciting prizes by participating and succeeding in the festival's activities.

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