Together with Japanese foreign student, I displayed a booth for Nepal & Japan.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Participated in the Multicultural Festival organized in Longview.
Together with Japanese foreign student, I displayed a booth for Nepal & Japan.
Life of Texan Cattle - published in Piney Woods Live May 2011
Piney Woods Live's Collection of Western Art included my photograph titled "Life of Texan Cattle."This is what I wrote about this photography in
this link:http://jpgmag.com/photos/2608323
They roamed the open fields, grass was plenty,colored by blue bonnets and Indian paintbrush, the skies were azure blue,spotted with white clouds.
They roamed free in Texas.
Until one day they realized they were there for a purpose. The meat lovers chopped them, teared their skin off them, polished their horns and named them long horns.
Even after they died, celebrated their life and decorated their homes with their remains.
The life of Texas Cattle! The Long Horns.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Holi Art Gallery Opens its Doors for Artists- Rising Nepal Coverage
It was an important milestone to open and own an art gallery in the heart of Kathmandu.
I take part in Kilgore's First Art Walk in downtown Kilgore, TX
This was a historic event for Kilgore I should say. It organized its first Art Walk in Downtown!
excited to be taking part in it!
Art Workshop at Satya Sai Center at Naxal, Kathmandu
Participating in this art workshop, I got to meet a lot of artists and observed their style of painting.
Satya Sai Center organizes study circle programs every week.
Gaunle Deurali is a populat newsletter of Tansen, Palpa in Nepal- Suzuki Masako & I visited here in 2007
Palpa has a very good potential to become a marvelous spot for investment in agriculture and education.
Suzuki Masako from Nagoya Japan was there to make initial studies to open a children's home and meet "OK" Baje.
Japan Tent is City organized program dedicated for International Students in Japan. I participated in the summer of 2004
Yes, I was making Mochi or Japanese Rice Cake.
Rice is powdered and made into a dough. It is then put in wooden containers and beaten with wooden hammers like the one I'm carrying.
A joyful moment amongst a cheering crowd!
At Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanagawa City.
Gaunle Deurali is a populat newsletter of Tansen, Palpa in Nepal- I was featured in this newsletter in 2007
Palpa is located west of Kathmandu. I visited Palpa with Ms. Suzuki Masako. Later I organized an art workshop in this remote area school.
I remember leaving Kathmandu at 9 am and reaching there at 9 pm.
It is one of the places where the local farmers are doing very well with Olericulture!
Fair Trade Shop - Fuu'z organised a Fashion Show
The whole world needs to know that what we wear is very important part of who we are.Blinding following the trend and buying brands is common but Fair Trade takes us back to the roots.
Cotton the base of all clothing is produced using harmful insecticides. It is time we change it to organic cotton. Where does that start ? Where it is produced. Nepal's garment industry is booming and fair trade has helped make the laborers earn a fair share.
I participated in this fashion show to share and learn about world trade!
Mr. Shigeo Osawa of Nagano Prefecture Japan, showed me his grafting technique for Cherry Blossoms
Nagano Prefecture and Kathmandu are sister cities. It was a great to meet an 82 year old teacher in Japan who visits Mt. Everest Base Camp every year since 30 years ago. With great appreciation I include this newspaper article in this blog!
Meeting with Osawa Shigeo- Chyunichi Newspaper Japan
During my final years, I met Osawa Shigeo. He has visited the Mt. Everest every year for the past 28 years. He showed me grafting skill of his Cherry Blossom plants.
Chyunichi Newspaper Japan.
Serving as the president for Aichi Foreign Students Association- AFSA
It was a privilege, to be the president of AFSA or Aichi Foreign Students' Association.
As international students, we had many common goals, interests, hurdles,challenges while attending classes in Japanese Universities.
It was a matter of great interest that the Japanese Society was very interested in the pool of talent and the contribution we can make while in Japan.
We organized this event annually to put international recipe on the table and music, dances and skits on the stage of Nagoya International Center.
How come same things can be written in 3 different scripts- Short Article for Asahi Evening Newspaper by Astha Tuladhar
Whereas other languages have one script, Japanese has 3 written scripts- Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. There is a lot to remember but once you get it, you can express your nuance in expressing it in a different script too!
Inside a Japanese Classroom- Talking to students about Nepal.
One of the things I enjoyed while in Japan was visiting schools.
Whenever I got an invitation I always accepted visiting classrooms. Talking to these kids about my country and our students so they'd remember a visitor from Nepal.
Art workshop at remote villages in Palpa, Nepal and exhibition at Holi Art Gallery
I organized a team of art students to visit a remote village named Ringniraha in Palpa, Nepal. The schools there did not have an arts & crafts class.
All the students were thrilled to play with color crayons. The topic for the day was - My Village.
The children were free to draw,sketch.
After the 2 day program we collected their paintings and brought them to exhibit at Holi Art Gallery.
The program was inaugurated by Unicef Artist Sarad Ranjit & Japanese Embassy Secretary Mr. Sasai.
Art teachers are still in big demand in Nepal.
Tenrikyo Nagoya Grand Church Newsletter published my speech for speech contest.
I lived in Tenrikyo Nagoya Grand Church for 3 years of my live. While I lived there I applied for a speech contest.
This was my speech that they published in their newsletter.
Sleepy Japanese- Short article for Asahi Evening Newspaper by Astha Tuladhar
One common thing I heard is being sleepy. Overwork and no play! Exhausted!
The young people are sleepy and old people are suffering from insomnia!!! This was my observation. I wrote this article and it raised a few eyebrows.
It was enough to make other people chuckle!
Asahi Newspaper was an important platform for some of my first impressions about Japan!
The young people are sleepy and old people are suffering from insomnia!!! This was my observation. I wrote this article and it raised a few eyebrows.
It was enough to make other people chuckle!
Asahi Newspaper was an important platform for some of my first impressions about Japan!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Unusal things at the Japanese Cafe- Short Article For Asahi Evening Newspaper by Astha Tuladhar
I'd leave the TV at home and go to a cafe to talk sometimes. When people watch TV at Cafe too, it gets really quiet!
For all you people who can control what not to watch on TV, rather than get exposed to all that the TV wants you to watch, a hearty conversation at a cafe with a group of friends is so much more energizing!
I wrote this article for Asahi Shinbun as it is called over there and got some good response too!
Meijo University Newsletter
Meijo University Years were challenging, especially when there were 154 students in class and I was the only international student!!!I am so very happy to gain support of all my classmates, friends,teachers and staff at Meijo University.
A new way of making a payment with cash- Asahi Newspaper
The idea of getting less or no change coins when you make a payment in cash seemed of little significance at first but when a jars of coins lay around your house, its time to take action.This was an observatory article about what Japanese Shoppers did.
Asahi Newspaper published many of my short articles between the years 2004-2007.
Effective Use of Puns in Japanese Language- Short Article in Asahi Evening Newspaper- Astha Tuladhar
Japanese is a language that has three written scripts namely; Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
However when it comes to being vocal, there are only 5 vowels. As a result there are so many words that have the same pronunciation but a different meaning. These same sounding words are used to spice up everyday spoken language. I found it very interesting in my later years in Japan.
Asahi Evening Newspaper- Don't be wasteful- Short Article by Astha Tuladhar
If we can remember not to be wasteful, we can come up with creative ideas that are environmentally friendly!
Asahi Newspaper was an important platform to publish my Japanese Short Articles!
Asahi Evening Newspaper- Sumo & Hamburgers- Short Article by Astha Tuladhar
Nihon Kenbunroku means What you saw and heard in Japan..Literally!
I had seen a group of Japanese Sumo eating at Mc. Donald's. They seemed to like the hamburgers!
The sight was so intriguing that I decided to write this short article. I never thought I'd find so many things to write about later. I wrote for Asahi Evening Newspaper for a while.
Meijo University Newsletter published information about my bilingual children's book- A Caterpillar's Dream
Language learning is a major tool to delve deep into a different culture. Using children's story book as a starting point, I explored the many possibilities of being multi-lingual! I appreciate the warm welcome I received by my teachers and the staff at Meijo University, my Alma mater!
Japan in my eyes- Solo Photo Exhibition by Astha Tuladhar at Nepal Art Council, BabarMahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
I returned to Nepal in my spring break at Meijo University. Then I organized a photography show about Japan. All those photographs were displayed at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Cats in Nepal- An article in Japanese for the Cat Journal
Yes, if you are wondering, there are huge cat fans in Japan. I was asked to write about cultural views about cats in Nepali Society. It was very interesting what I found after a little research!
The name of this Journal in Japanese is "Cat Newspaper."
By the way cat is called " Biralo " in Nepali and "Neko" in Japanese.
Nar Bahadur B.K 's Solo Exihibition at Holi Art Gallery
As a gallery owner, it felt great organizing an emerging artist's first solo show at Holi Art Gallery. I wish Mr. B.K all the best for his art career.
What's special about art exhibitions? - Short article by Astha Tuladhar for Canvas Weekly
I wrote this article in Nepali language for Canvas Weekly focusing on how visiting art exhibitions make an impact on general public.Canvas Weekly is a newsletter carrying information about latest art activities in Nepal.
Do you decorate with paintings?- Short article by Astha Tuladhar in Canvas Weekly
When given an opportunity I write. This was an article I wrote in Nepali Language for Canvas Weekly.
Canvas Weekly is a newsletter that publishes all art related news and activities.
Nepal Children's Organization's Magazine Cover Illustration by Astha Tuladhar
I was thrilled when I was called to be the illustrator for this children's magazine. During my life in Japan, I was impressed by the manga & comic's popularity.
A picture can express what a thousand words cannot. I loved doing this project for Bal Mandir.
My dream is to serve- Astha Tuladhar in Tenrikyo Nagoya Grand Church Newsletter
I lived in a Tenrikyo Church for 3 years of my life during my student years at Meijo University of Nagoya Japan.
Living inside a church shelter dorm, gave me valuable experience of living by faith.
Tenrikyo is a religion that originated in Tenri City.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Astha Tuladhar Sang Japanese Children's Rhymes in Nepali
Asahi Newspaper of Japan featured me when I self-published a small booklet with 7 Japanese Children's Rhymes. I wanted the children to realize that they live in a bigger world full of diversity yet unity, peace and love.
Astha featured in Tenri Jihou Newpaper of Tenri City,Japan
While studying at Tenrikyo Language Institute in Tenri City of Nara Prefecture, I was featured in this newspaper called Tenri Jihou.
2000. 9.1
2000. 9.1
Astha Tuladhar - Reading Children's Story Books to Kids at Nagoya International Center
Children love to be read fairy tales! Those are moments that one remembers even after they get older. I read my story books including some of my favorite ones to a bunch of kids once a week at the Nagoya International Center, in Nagoya, Japan.
Fair Trade Shop - Fuu'z organised a Fashion Show
Astha Tuladhar participated in a fashion show organized by Fair Trade Shop located inside Will Aichi Women's Center. Fair trade helps women in her native country Nepal. She was more than happy to volunteer as a model to walk the ramp to show off the garments produced in her homeland, Nepal.
2002. April. 25
2002. April. 25
Knotting Nepal and Japan through her Children's Story book- Astha Tuladhar
Asahi Evening Newspaper published a story about Astha Tuladhar and her story book for children called- " A Caterpillar's Dream."
June 22.2005
Astha Tuladhar Guest Speaker for Natural Harmony, Nagoya, Japan
Natural Harmony organized a program at Will Aichi Women's Center in Nagoya, Japan. I was invited as a guest speaker to talk about Nepalese Lifestyle and Culture based on my illustrations.
Astha with her Dad, Artha Ratna Tuladhar- At Gallery Nine
I was back in my birthplace, Kathmandu,Nepal after almost a decade and was amazed to see the art scene flourish. I visited Gallery Nine then located at Lazimpat with my father. The ongoing exhibition was about the national animal of Nepal, which is the Holy Cow!There were journalists there and we ended up in the newspaper the next morning as visitors at the gallery!
Kapil Mani Dixit's Solo Exhibition at Holi Art Gallery
Photo of a painting by Kapil Mani Dixit Exhibited at Holi Art Gallery, Lazimpat, Kathmandu,Nepal
Kapil Mani Dixit's Solo Exhibition at Holi Art Gallery
Advertisement for Solo Exhibition of Kapil Mani Dixit at Holi Art Gallery.
Invitation to all artists- Holi Art Gallery
This was an invitation to all artists to participate in a group art exhibition at Holi Art Gallery.
Holi Art Gallery - Canvas Weekly Newsletter
Group Art Exhibition at Holi Art Gallery, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal 
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
On the Fifth of Naga- Kathmandu Post
Kathmandu Post PR about the Art Exhibition at Holi Art Gallery.
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