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26 Jun, 2024NEPAL DAY IN MANCHESTER
Louisa is happy and proud that some of her images will be included in the audio visual displays that will accopany the Nepal Day event to be held in in the South Asia Gallery of the Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester complex. Of course, being a native of Manchester and an alumni of the university made her all the more determined to participate. She was provided with details of the expo very much at the last minute and had only 24 hours to select the 15 photos and arrange them as a PowerPoint as requested. She succeeded, and the organisers were happy with her work, so that made it worthwhile! The event will be held from 11am to 4pm, Saturday, 24 July; it is family-friendly; admission is free; and it will include cultural performances, displays of artefacts, and open-mic sessions. Do spread the word if you have friends in the Manchester area who might be interested in attending!
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03 May, 2024BOOK SIGNING @ PILGRIMS BOOK HOUSE TOMORROW!
Tomorrow, Saturday 4 May, Louisa will be available to chat and sign copies of both her books, A Rainbow of Chaos and Rainbows in the Eyes, at Kathmandu's pre-eminent book store, Pilgrims, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Why not drop by if you have some free time!?
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01 May, 2024LEAD WRITER & MENTOR FOR NEPAL CONNECT
Louisa Kamal is delighted and honoured to have been appointed Lead Writer and Mentor for Nepal Connect, an innovative online platform aimed at discerning readers who enjoy well-written, illustrated and informative articles about all aspects of life in Nepal. With a commitment to submit a maximum of 8 articles per month, illustrated with her own photographs whenever possible, as well as volunteer as mentor to coach the next generation of upcoming young writers in Nepal, Louisa is undoubtedly going to be busier than ever before. How does she feel about that?
"Right now, I am not sure how I am going to fit all this in," she admits, "but the imminent arrival of the Monsoon, which automatically limits my travels, will certainly help.
"As for the mentoring, well, as they say, 'once a teacher, always a teacher,' and, just like my voluntary teaching at the Mustang Buddhist College, it is always a joy, a duty, even, to give back.'
Photo caption: With Aakriti, a Nepal Connect team member, who interviewed Louisa at her recent book launch with skill and charm!
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28 Apr, 2024RAINBOWS IN THE EYES SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED!
Yesterday, Saturday 27 April, Rainbows in the Eyes was successfully launched at Cafe Caravan on the Boudhanath kora, Kathmandu, Nepal. The day long event (9am to 6pm) with the focus on the main session (2pm to 3:30pm) was attended by walk-ins, no doubt attracted by the banner stand outside, and invitees, with an overall mood of joyousness and celebration as befitted the occasion! Many thanks to everyone who came!
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19 Apr, 2024RAINBOWS IN THE EYES....ABOUT TO LAUNCH!
Louisa Kamal is delighted to announce the launch of her second book, Rainbows in the Eyes, on Saturday, 27 April 2024, just a year after that of her much acclaimed first book, A Rainbow of Chaos. Like its predecessor, the book is published by Atmosphere Press and will be available for pre-order in both hard and e-book versions shortly. The launch will be held in Cafe Caravan, Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal, with an open invitation to browse and meet the author from 9am to 6pm, and the main session scheduled from 2pm to 3:30pm.
