First National Day Concert: 'This mind is my Nepali...'

With this song by the popular band Nepathya, firecrackers were set off in the sky behind the stage. This is the scene of the first 'National Day Concert' said to have been organized at the civic level on Durbarmarg in Kathmandu on Thursday.

When Prime Minister Oli climbed the stage in a cap, jeans pants and a jacket, the crowd chanted "Balen/Balen" for a while. Looking at the crowd from the stage, Prime Minister Oli requested to celebrate the Constitution and National Day in a grand manner. Regarding the Constitution and National Day, we wish everyone here a very happy birthday! Today, artist friends have organized this grand concert on the occasion of Constitution Day and National Day. And, you, we are enjoying the concert of these national songs," said Prime Minister Oli, "We are celebrating the National Day. Happy National Day and Constitution Day to all. Let's celebrate the day grandly. Now enjoy with your artist friends.'

Prime Minister Oli stood on the stage and sang the song "Red and Moon Sun" while hoisting the flag of Nepal. While singer Deepak Limbu sang 'Rato Aar Chandra Surya', Prime Minister Oli hummed the song while standing with the artists. In the concert, all the singers sang national songs. While singer Sanjay Tumruk sang in 'Sunder Desh Nepal', singer Devika Bandana sang the song 'Nepali Bhai Kovan'. The crowd waved their flags and swayed to the song .

singer Anand Karki sang a song written by Krishnahari Baral with the lyrics 'Na Cha Swarth Na Cha Thakai'. Singer Kunti Moktan sang on the song 'Je Ki Ni Hoo' composed by Shila Bahadur Moktan written by Uddhav Lama. Remembering this day, all artists are singing patriotic songs. That's why I have also come to present the national anthem,' said Kunti before singing the song. Singer Sugam Pokhrel gave a singing performance on the song 'New Nepal'.

Singer Suwani Moktan was singing on 'Mero Nepal' while mother Kunti, who was standing behind her daughter, was waving the flag of Nepal . Then singer Anand Karki and Bandana also stood beside Kunti waving the flag. The crowd also kept singing this popular song of Kunti .

The program started at 4 pm with the tune of national anthems. In the program, there were dance performances on the songs of national spirit, "Paschim Kohi Purva Ghar", "Yahi Ho Sundar Nepal" and others. The program presenters repeatedly requested to celebrate Constitution Day by lighting lamps at home.

Nepali film sector was also given importance in the 'National Day Concert'. The production team of the film, which is preparing for the screening, got an opportunity to promote the film among the audience. The production team of the film "Shambala" also climbed the stage. The team including director Meen Bahadur Bham, actress Thinle Lhamo and actor Karma took the stage carrying the national flag in their hands. This film, which has a strong presence in the world market, is also the film representing Nepal at the Oscar Awards.

After 'Shambala', actor Jeetu Nepal took the stage to promote the film 'Gharzwain'. It was also announced that this film will be screened from Dasain Phoolpati. The team including Nischal Basnet and Swastima Khadka also took the stage to wish them Constitution Day for the promotion of 'Behuli from Meghauli' which will be performed from Ghatasthapana. Along with that, producer Arjun Kumar was present to promote 'Sano Sansar'. Director Deepashree Niraula took the stage representing 'Chakka Panja 5'. Presenter Sugarika KC said that since the Nepali film sector has also contributed to making Nepal, these actors of the film sector have been given a platform. In the

program, the family gave an instrumental performance . Popular singer Swapn Suman and 'The Elements' also performed in the program along with Kutumb. Swapn performed the song 'Pakha Pakhera' which he made together with his family. After that, 'The Elements' performed in 'Chalachitra', 'Urja', 'Tysaye Bhakke Ma' and others. There was a crowd in the program that filled the streets of Durbarmarg.