Nepali Film 'Nakchhong' (Bijuwa) Set for Premiere in Hong Kong

The Nepali film 'Nakchhong' (Bijuwa) is scheduled to be screened in Hong Kong. The Nepali film, based on the indigenous culture and traditional values of the Kirat Rai community, will be screened in Hong Kong on April 5. The film screening is being organized primarily by Kirat Rai Yayokkha Hong Kong, with co-organization by 8 affiliated linguistic organizations.

The film poignantly portrays the reality that the Kirati youth generation is drifting away from their cultural roots in today's changing circumstances. Specifically, the film aims to raise awareness about the importance of 'Nakchhong' (Bijuwa) in the Kirati community and the impact of its absence on the community's customs, ancestral worship, marriage, and funeral rites.

The screening will be held at Show JD Mall, Nathan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong, stated producer Jyotiraj Rai. The film's director is Kiran Rai, who has previously directed films such as 'Lungga' and 'Jiyupanchau'. Kiran Rai has also written the film. According to producer Jyotiraj Rai, the main objective of the film production is to preserve Kirati traditions and pass them on to future generations.

The film features powerful performances by artists including Bhuwan Singh Rai, Yaseli Yonghang, Sushma Subba Gurung, Hem Dilungcha Rai, Uday Subba Kurungba, Sara Rai, Taya Hang Rai, Anusha Rai, Saroj Rai, and Uttam Rai. The cinematography is by Babu Shrestha, with lyrics by Rajan Mukarung and Bishnu Kirati, and music by Dinesh Kaji Wantwa and Anil Koi Rai. 

Film producer Jyotiraj Rai has previously produced popular films and TV series such as 'Triveni', 'Papi Manchhe', and 'One Way'. Dilip Rai has been selected as the advisor for the Hong Kong screening, while Ram Lee Thulung serves as the coordinator for this program. Committee officials including Gajendra Rai, Bhupal Chamling, Dhiraj Bantwa, Deepak Keshar Sampang, Dinesh Thulung, Prakash Koyi, Lokraj Bayung, and Iman Sher Rai are actively working to make the event a success as contact persons.

The public release date in Nepal has not yet been set. The production team has stated that the film will be screened at various international film festivals before its public release. The Kirati community views this upcoming screening in Hong Kong as a significant link in preserving their identity and culture.