Adhiko Manoram Nritya

Drama is a composition in verse or porse intended to portray life or character or to tell a story. It usually involves conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and is typically designed for theatrical performance.

We grade 8,9 and 10 were taken to observe a drama named "Adhiko Manoram Nritya" on the date 2019/5/9. This drama gave us the education about us(teens).It showed  us  the things we go through in this stage. It was based on teens love stories, the bad cultures they are following, our society and bad company. It shows how teens engage in bad thing. They involve in those things not only because of themselves but also because of peer pressure. Even their closest friend ask them to do bad things like smoking, drinking,etc. Likewise, falling in love in thier early age and destroying their whole life. It also reflects how our society is truly like. An old man sexually harassing a girl with an age of her daughter, it is the worst. This drama shows how much we teens are addicted to mobiles and laptops without studying. Instead of involving in good thing we are getting involved into bad things. We are having fun now not knowing about how our future will be.

Lastly,this drama has a lot of thing to teach. It is a really heart touching drama. It is a drama everyone should watch. And even the acting was fabulous.

ISA Project No. 10

Due to ISA(International School Award) we class 8 students got a chance to make Momo and donate something for the orphans. Momo is south asian dumpling. It is a stuffed dumpling. Making it in home was not much fun but preparing it with friends and teachers made it so much interesting and fun. And donating something we earned by our works to orphans made me feel so much good.

We were preparing it for the whole school including teaching staffs, non-teaching staafs, students. We had to make it for about 463 persons. So, on the very first day we discussed about it and divided our work in 4 groups. On the other day we collected money from everyone and went to buy ingredients needed for preparing momo in the local market of ganesthan. And from the left money we saved it for the orphan children. We were going to buy foods and clothes from that money.

All of us brought utensils which was required

for preparing momo. On the same day we cut the vegetables and prepared dough because we were preparing momo on the next day. And finally on the next day we were making. On that day while i came to school all of my friends had arrived and started making it. Then, I too joined them and helped in preparing it. Our teachers were instructing us. All of us were busy doing different works. Some of us were cooking, washing utensils, mixing kima,etc. After it was cooked we started distributing it to everyone. Because we were not habituated it was prepared little late. Some of us were really hungry so we ate some momos hiding with our teachers. It was fun hiding and eating it. Then momo making was finished in about 4:20. Because i was bus student i had to eat fast and go home. My friends had to stay and finish others works like washing.
And some weeks later after preparing momo we fixed the date for the donation. A little amount of money was left so we bought lactogen powder for the orphan children andour teacher Binu Mathema mam also helped us by buying caps and socks for the children. When we reached the orphanage  with our teachers I felt bad for the children without their parents. But seeing them smile,laugh and play    I felt very happy. And seeing them wear the caps we brought it made me feel so much happy. They were also happy I guess. Then we asked some queries and gave them the donations. Then we left the orghanage. 
After that we again got a chance to prepare an international dish. This was also a part of our project. We searched for different international dish then we fixed to prepare Chole Bhatture which was the local food of India. It was similar to puri tarkari(nepali food). We went for shopping and brougt the utensils needed to prepare it. After fixing the date and all we started preparing it. Our teacher helped and instructed us to prepare this dish. All of us helped in every works. After it was fully prepared we distributed it to our teacher and we grade 8 students also ate it. It turned out to be very tasty. Like preparing momo it was also very fun. 
Then our project started to end. So, at last we presented everyting we did on this project. We presented it in groups. There were 2 groups who presented it. In which I was also involved. After we presented it our teachers and friends gave us suggestions and feedbacks which would help us in the future. Then, our project ended successfully.

I would like to thank our teachers Deepak sir, Khem sir, Kamal sir, Aarati Mam for giving 
is a chance to donate something we earned  and preparing momo and Chole Bhatture. I would also like to thank my school for letting us organize these programs.Participating in this program was really fun. We got to know about different things. I hope we could again get this project in our coming future.

TOUR💛

We grade 8 students were informed that we were going to visit Dhading on 2075/8/21 toV2075/8/23.That was the moment when we became really excited and some of us couldn't even sleep. We started making plans about our tour. About dress,hair,foods,bus seat,and all. We started arguing for the last seat of the bus. And it was fun. Everyone asked permission to their family but from 47 students 40 of them were going.                                   

At first my family didn't let me go but i managed to get the permission. And finally after we waited for 5,6 days the trip day came. And it was like waiting for an year to me.I packed everthing i needed. Since it was cold i carried thick,warm clothes.I woke up at 6 and started to wear warm dresses.Then my mom made me food and i ate it and went to school.It was about 9:30 when i reached my school. Half of the sutdents had already arrived when i reached there. Then we clicked some photos there. After everyone arrived we started our journey at 11:15. Everyone was so excited to go there. Rajan sir,murari sir,bijay sir and sarita mam joined us.We danced on the bus and had fun. Our teachers provided us lunch (samosa) on the way to dhading and it was very tasty. 

We were singing and dancing till we reached there.And finally on about 3:15 we reached there. All our tiredness was gone when we saw the beautiful scene of dhading  and the place where we were staying.All of us were shouting and we were so excited to see the tent where we were going to sleep. Then one person instructed us about the resort and they served us breakfast. After having our breakfast we went to the beach and played sand,water and clicked some photos.It was so fun playing sand that we felt as if we were small childrens again. After playing we went to a long suspension bridge. Some of my friends were really scared while they were on the bridge. The view from the bridge was really thrilling. The sound of the trishuli river was too good. It made my mind really peaceful. It was really fun walking with friends clicking photos and having fun. While we were returning there was a marathon for boys and girls. But I didn't take part in it. While we were returning it was already dark. we reached the resort and played the music and stared dancing. All of us danced like crazy. After a while our teachers called us for dinner. We had to pick our food ourselves. The food was good. After we ate we again started dancing. It was really a good memory dancing with friends and teachers. And it was the time for BBQ. All of us gathered around the fire and started our silly chats. The BBQ turned out to be so tasty that I ate a lot of it. After eating Murari sir was telling some of the ghost stories but I went to sleep because I was so tired after dancing. My friends went to experience ghost but I didn't go. Only 3 people were allowed to stay in one tent so my sleeping partners were Salina and Resha. We tried to prank some of our friends by calling them but they found out that we were calling. So,our prank failed. Then we started our silly talks again. It was my first time sleeping in a tent but it went really bad. It was so cold that I couldn't sleep for an hour. 

The next day I woke up at 4 o' clock. Me and my friends were so hungry. We were searching for food but our breakfast time was 7 o'clock. So, we waited till then. Finally it was 7 we were called to have breakfast. The breakfast was pretty good. After having breakfast some of my friends were playing badminton,clicking photos and some were gathering aroung the fire. When it was 8 o' clock we started our hike to chepang village. The hike was so much tiring. Climbing the krishna bhir was so much tiring.There we clicked some group photos and we returned to the resort. Then we had our dinner. After having dinner we went to the riverside and again played with sand and water. We wrote our names on the sand.Boys were playing volleyball and race. And girls were busy making sand castles and piling stones.

 And it was the time to return our home the saddest part. I wished i could stay there for one more day. But we had to return. While we were returning almost everyone was sleeping in the bus even i slept. I reached home on about 7:15pm.  I would like to thank my teachers for taking us to this beautiful place. Those who didn't go there lost a great chance to be happy and enjoy with friends.

TIHAR💜

Tihar is the second main festival after Dashain. It is also called Deepawali. It is celebrated by hindu people. It is celebrated mostly in Nepal and India.It is a five-day long festival. It starts with Kaag tihar and ends at Bhai tika.

 On the first day kaag tihar, we usually worship kaag (crow). I also worshipped crows by offering them food in the morning. And the crows came and ate the food offered by me.

 On the second day kukur tihar, dog is worshipped. On this day me and my family worshipped our pet dog and other street dog by offering them delicious food and we put them tika and flower garland.

On the third day it was Gai tihar and Laxmi puja. On the morning of this day we usually worship cow. But I couldn't because there were no cows in my neighbourhood. And on the evening we made rangoli in front of our house and worshipped Goddess Laxmi. Then my mom and I burned candles and diyo in every windows,doors and ladders. Many girls and boys came in our house to play deusi bhailo. We offered them sel roti and money. We had fun watching them. Many people were playing fireworks and light. We also played with it. And Laxmi puja was ended.

 Then, on the fourth day it was Govardhan puja. On this day, we usually worship ox. But I couldn't.

And finally on the fifth day it was bhai tika. The last day of tihar. On this day sisters put tika to their brothers and pray for their long life. I also putted seven-color tika to my brothers and prayed for them. They also putted me tika and gave me valuable gifts. After the putting of tika we ate the delicious food which was made by our mom and aunt. Then we clicked photo and had fun. 

My dashain and tihar vacation were celebrated nicely by having fun with my family and relatives. 

DASHAIN💜

Dashain is the main festival of hindu people. It is almost celebrated by all nepali peoples. I also celebrated dashain. In dashain I went to my maternal uncle's house. It was really fun.

 On the first day of dashain it was Ghatasthapana. On that day we usually plant barley (jau). We had learnt in school how to plant jau so I planted it the way our teacher teached us.

And on the seventh day it was fulpati. On this day we brought fulpati inside our home. We ate delicious food on that day.

And on the eighth day it was Maha Astami. On these days we sacrifice a goat in temple of Goddess Durga nd Kali.

 And on the ninth day it was Maha Navami. On this day I woke up early in the morning and I helped my brother in washing bike. After washing we performed a pooja.

 And at last on the tenth day it was Bijaya Dashami. On this day we put tika from our elders and get blessings from them. We made different food items and ate it with our family and relatives. Then we danced,played swing,laughed and had fun. Then we clicked photos.
 
 My dashain experience was really nice.  I spent a great time with my family and relatives.It was really an interesting and memorable experience in my life.

Question and answer

1. Who invented slide rule and when?
->William Oughtred invented slide rule in 1620 AD.

TEEJ💚

Teej is the main festival celebrated by Nepali and some Indian girls and women. It is mostly celebrated by Hindu girls and women. It usually falls on the month of August or September. Teej welcomes the monsoon season. It is celebrated by singing songs,dancing,praying rituals,etc.

In this festival lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped.  Married women take fast for their husband to have a good,long life and unmarried girls take fast to have a husband like lord shiva. The first day of Teej is called Dar Khane Din. On this day the women assemble at one place in their finest attire and start dancing and singing devotional songs. Amidst all this, the grand feast takes place. What is unusual about this day is that the feast is hosted by men. Women, who work hard throughout the year, do not have to do anything that day. That is the day for them to embellish themselves in sorha singaar — dressing up and using make up to the full extent, indulge in good food, and dance. Oftentimes, because women are invited by multiple brothers for the feast, they try to dance off some food before they are ready to eat more. The food served is supposed to be rich and abundant.

So, every women should celebrate teej.

FATHER💙

My father's name is Baljit Rai. He is 48 years old. My father is a businessman by profession. He has always been there for me in every step of my life. My father is a kind gentleman. He helps everyone in need and also motivates me to lead a great life. That is why I respect and adore him everyday not only in father's day.My father is my hero. He is the best father ever. I want to thank him for everything he has done.

Janai Purnima

I am Ojashwi Rai. I study in class 8

Janai Purnima is a sacred thread festival. On this day, Hindu men, especially the Brahmins and Chettris perform their annual change of Janai and all who celebrates this festival put a sacred thread around their wrist.

 Janai is a cotton string worn across the chest by Hindu male. This thread is only given to males during a long and inpressive religious ceremony called Bratabandhan.The Janai initiates the boy into manhood and commands them to devotedly follow the religion and the path of truth.The Janai must be worn every day of their lives after they listen their mantra from the guru during the Bartabandha. Janai is regarded as symbol of body, speech and mind, and when the knots are tied the person wearing it is supposed to gain complete control over each of them.

In this day we also eat kwati. As a belief that all our sickness will go away.

Gai Jatra

I am Ojashwi Rai. I study in grade 8.

Gai jatra is a festival celebrated in Nepal mainly in Kathmandu valley by Newar community.The festival commemorates the death of people during the year and is generally celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August- September). The date is set according to the lunar Nepal Era calendar: it falls on the first day of the dark fortnight of the month of [Gunla]. As cow is the national animal of Nepal.The Festival of Cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. It is celebrated to diminish the sadness from the death of family members. During the festival, cows are marched in the streets. People also distribute food to others.

In the early morning, local Newars give a bath to the cow, especially cleaning their tails. Then the cows are decorated with red Tika and beautiful garlands. After those rituals, the cow processions begin to parade around the whole Kathmandu valley. If the cow is not available, young boys will dress up as cows to pray for the dead. During the boisterous marches, they will deliberately walk through the temples, the statues of the gods and other sacred places. When the parades pass by, many people will offer the food, gift and petty cash to the cow owners and the cow-like boys. It's believed that this kind of giving will bring them good luck in the following days.

Gai Jatra is a traditional festival for Newari people  and prevails in the three ancient cities in Nepal, namely, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. The details of the celebration may be different, but the core of the festival of cows is exactly the same. 

Raksha Bandhan

I am Ojashwi Rai. I study in grade 8.


Raksha Bandhan is a festival mostly celebrated by Hindu people. Irrespective of caste and creed people from all walks of life participate in  this festival. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the lunar month. Raksha Bandhan is also known as Rakhi or Rakhi Purnima. The day signifies the mutual bond of love between siblings.

On this day, sisters of all ages apply tilak to the forehead of their brother and tie a sacred thread called rakhi on the wrist of their brother and do arati for their good health and long life. The brother in return provide gift to their sisters. The concept of raksha bandhan is mainly that of protection.The tying of a Rakhi is not confines to a brother and sister. It could also be tied by a wife to her husband, or by a disciple to the Guru. This bond does not have to be between blood relatives- a girl might adopt a boy as her brother through the tying of rakhi. This ritual not only strengthens the bond of of love, but also transcends the boundaries of the family. When rakhi is tied on the wrist of close friends and neighbors. it underscores the need for a harmonious social life.

Raksha bandhan symbolizes the unmatched bond of love, care and respect. But in a broader  perspective the festival of rakhi conveys an intrinsic message of universal brotherhood and sisterhood. Thus the festival rakhi conveys a message that has socio spiritual significance underscoring the need for nurturing of positive qualities, purity in thoughts,word and deed.