Description

The landscape of Nepal is the most spectacular in the world. The world's highest mountain ranges plunge into lush valleys teeming with exotic wildlife and throughout, remote monasteries and villages adorn the landscape. Here, you'll find over 800 species of birds, bears, monkeys, and even royal Bengal Tigers. The human population is no less fascinating and comprises a mix of Hindu and Buddhist cultures, where ancient traditions and nomadic lifestyles bring colour to modern life. This is not surprising, as this region is home to both the Lord Buddha and the Dalai Lama.

* What Will I Be Doing?

The music school conducts traditional and modern music, dance, performing art and vocal classes and workshops every day except Saturdays and public holidays. As well as modern musical instruments you will be learning how to play the traditional instruments of different tribes and castes of Nepal such as maadal, saarangi, damphu and binayo. You can also learn some of the many traditional and cultural dances of Nepalese tribes and castes that have been handed down through generations, such as the Bajrayogini Dance which is one of the ancient classical dances of Nepal and named after the goddess, Bajrayogini.

You will be taught the meaning and history of the dances and be given expert demonstrations by your tutor. When you have seen how the dances are performed, you will have the chance to practise them with the tutor and the other students.

From 7am to 10am you will participate in dance workshops with musical instrument tuition between 3pm and 6pm. You will have lunch times and evenings free to explore the exciting and vibrant city of Kathmandu.

Highlights

* Visit one of the most intriguing destinations in the world.
* Learn to play traditional Nepalese instruments.
* Gain lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

3,110

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up
* Ground transfers
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Culture
• Music
• Teaching

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989