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3 Indra Jatra * 11 Threshold screening with Kutumba 25-30 Dashain *

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9 Launching of The country is yours, by Manjushree Thapa 17-20 Tihar *

* AFK will be closed on these days.

Complete your diary with the following events !

Alliance Française in KathmanduTripureshwor (beside Avenues TV)P.O. Box 452, Kathmandu, NepalPhone : + 977 (1) 4241163 / 4242832Fax : + 977 (1) 4242621E-mail : general.afk@gmail.comWebsite : www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

InstitutionMonday to Friday : 7 am - 7 pmLibraryMon/Tue/Wed/Fri : 8 am - 6.30 pmSunday : 12 noon - 4 pmClosed on ThursdayCampus France DeskMon/Tue/Wed/Fri : 11.30 am - 6.30 pmSunday : 12 noon - 4 pm or by appointmentTranslation DeskMon/Tue/Fri : 9.30 am - 12.30 pmBistrotMonday to Friday 7 am - 6.30 pm

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Next French classes session starts on November 2nd. Be ready!Do not wait till last moment to register (Registration from October 21st)

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It is always a great pleasure for me to present to you the various activities conducted by the Alliance Française in Kathmandu in the pedagogical & cultural fields. As you will discover, this new issue of Alliance Baza{a}r is full of projects, initiatives taken by our institution and our partners. While temperature and humidity rise with the monsoon, our events for the two coming months will be refreshing for your mind.

So, we propose the book launch of Manjushree Thapa's new book, "The country is yours", which contains the work of 49 Nepali writers and poets of the post 1990 era writing in the Nepali language as well as in regional mother tongues. What a privilege for us to be involved in contemporary Nepali literature and to welcome Manjushree Thapa in our garden.

The focus of media attention and the Nepali cinematographic field, after its selection at the Cannes and Ahmedabad festivals: Deepak Rauniyar's movie, "Threshold". If you expect a traditional screening on that occasion, you are wrong… I heard that Kutumba's musicians would be around…

Stay tuned to the International Art exhibitions organized by the Siddhartha Art Gallery. You could see international artists, from France as well, with the works of Anne Lelong & Karl Knapp.

Of course come and join us in our French courses at Alliance, in a friendly environment to learn and to open up to the intercultural dialogue. Since the last 2 sessions, we recorded more than 400 students per session which confirms that the need for French continues to develop in Nepal.

This issue is also the opportunity for me to say goodbye to the exceptional AFK team and its network of partners. After these 2 years, I feel glad and proud to hand over the AFK direction to my colleague Elise Tassin.

Elise will start as the new Director from beginning of September, and I thank you in advance for the great welcome I know you will offer her.

Finally, I would like to thank each of you for your constant support, your generosity and your efforts that gave us the possibility to offer all these cultural and pedagogical activities, with or without fireworks!

With all my best regards and of course, Bijaya Dashami tatha Dipawali ko hardik mangalmaya Subhakamana !

Philippe Martin - Director

Board of directors Keshav Raj Jha (President), Pratima Pandé (Vice President), Mahen Shresta (Treasurer), Deepak Rauniyar (Vice Treasurer), Rabin K.C. (Secretary & Legal Advisor), Sylvie Casiulis (Vice Secretary), Rajendra Khetan (Member), NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati (Member), Christophe Abbou (Member)Direction Elise Tassin, Prabin Rana, Benoît Gillet, Krishna Shrestha Library & Campus France Desk Mira Thapa, Niranjan NeupaneTranslation Desk Prabin Rana, Ingrid ChironStaff Laxman Khadka, Suresh K.C., Navraj K.C., Tsering Sherpa, Pradip Biswokarma, Thakur Pyakurel, Madhav Pandey, Mira Dahal, Karna P. ItaniBistrot Ingrid Chiron, Uttam Aryal, Buddhi Ratna, Uma Maya Lama, Mangal TamangTeachers Ashok Shakya, Cindy Bahy, Claire Féménias, David Baillat, Deepker Shakya,Eva Przyszczikowski, Maya G. Kaur, Maxime Gehringer, Olivier Polychroniadis, Rijendra Shrestha

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The Alliance Française in Kathmandu is very pleased to invite you, presenting you our house of image and sound for a special evening.

Come & discover "short film with live music" / Movie-ConcertWith the screening of Threshold (Chaukaith)

Short film by Deepak Rauniyar and Kutumba playing live soundtrack

You probably have already seen some Kutumba's concert, and you have heard about Deepak Rauniyar's films. But have you already seen a movie in which the music is play on live, during the screening, just next to you ? Well, this is the perfect occasion to enjoy at the same time : cinema and live music !

An evening which will be marked by the meeting between 2 art forms and the exchange between people. More than just an artistic performance, you will also have the chance to:- attend this movie-concert;- mingle with the artists and have an open discussion with Deepak Rauniyar about his movie;- enjoy a Kutumba's concert to conclude this evening.

Threshold (Chaukaith) - A Deepak Rauniyar film'Threshold' reflects a changing Nepal after the peace process where everyone is asking each other how the state can be restructured. The film raises the same question, but in a more intimate and domestic context - one in which a woman searches for her identity and a life outside the confines of the family home. Threshold was selected at the Cannes (France) and awarded Special Jury Prize in Ahmedabad (India) festivals in 2009 and was awarded 3rd best film during the KIMFF 2008. Congrats !

Kutumba - research, preservation and celebration of the diversity in Nepali music as they find themselves negotiating an identity that struggles not only with hormones but national politics as well as global cultures packaged attractively by television and other media, Kutumba feels now is a good time to reach out to young Nepalis and encourage them to find respect through the energy and beauty of our unique music art forms. They just released their new album, the fourth one, called "Mithila", a special dedication to the Janakpur city.

Friday, September 11, 2009 | 6.30pm Alliance Française in Kathmandu

(between Kathmandu Hospital and Avenues TV)FREE EVENT - ALL ARE WELCOME

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The country is yours Contemporary Nepali LiteratureTranslated and introduced by Manjushree Thapa - www.manjushreethapa.com

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Nepali literature has a proud tradition of social engagement and aesthetic experimentation. The Country is Yours contains the work of 49 Nepali writers and poets of the post-1990 era writing in the Nepali language as well as in regional mother tongues. Whether expressing perplexity or desire, demanding political liberation or offering more personal visions for transcendence, the stories and poems here showcase contemporary Nepali literature in all its richness and diversity.The 49 Nepali writers that you could discover in this publication are: Abhi Subedi, Ahuti, Avinash Shrestha, Bairagi Kainla, Banira Giri, Benju Sharma, Bhagyanath Gupta, Bhuwan Dhungana, Bimal Nibha, Buddha Sayami, C.M. Biswakarma, Shyama, Chandrakala Newar, Dev Kumari Thapa, Dhruba Chandra Gautam, Dhruba Sapkota, Dinesh Adhikari, Dr Dhirendra, Govinda Bartaman, Govinda Giri Prerana, Indra Bahadur Rai, Ishwar Ballav, Jhamak Kumari Ghimire, Khagendra Sangraula, Kishore Pahadi, Kundan Sharma, Manju Kanchuli, Manjul, Manu Brajaki, Maya Thakuri, Mohan Koirala, Momila, Narayan Dhakal, Parshu Pradhan, Pratap Bal Tamang, Pratisara Sayami, Purna Bahadur Vaidya, Rajav, Sarubhakta, Shailendra Sakar, Shiva Kumar Khaling, Shrawan Mukarung, Sulochana Manandhar, Susmita Nepal, Tirtha Shrestha, Toya Gurung, Viplob Pratik.This book will be launched in the presence of Manjushree Thapa and most of the writers on Friday, October 9, 2009 6.30pm Alliance Française in Kathmandu (between Kathmandu hospital and Avenues TV) FREE EVENT - ALL ARE WELCOMERefreshments will be offered.On that ocassion to avoid a typical launching Ashmina Ranjit will join us and will prepare an artistic installation on the theme of the book. Mr. Kumar Ale will be also with us to screen some potraits of nepali writers.All royalties from the sale of this book will go to the non-profit Down's Syndrome Association Nepal.

This launching is managed and organized in collaboration with Quixote's Cove (QC) for more information, please contact Suvani Singh, 5536 974 www.qcbookshop.com, info@qcbookshop.com. QC is next to the New Orleans Pulchowk

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An annual sponsorship from AFK enables photo.circle to organize a variety of photography events in and around Kathmandu.Traveling Chobi Mela V in May 2009 was one such event; a celebration of photography and a vibrant learning opportunity for many young Nepali photographers. Traveling Chobi Mela V featured 12 exhibitions by artists from 9 nations including; Marti & Isabelle Eshraghi from France and Argentina, Bangladesh, Japan, United States, The Netherlands, Nepal, Nigeria and Norway. It also featured workshops and presentations on themes such as exhibition curation, the use of photography in social activism, digital workflow, and many other interesting and important topics.

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NAYANTARA GURUNG KAKSHAPATI SAILENDRA KHAREL

SAILENDRA KHAREL SURAJ SHAKYA

One of a kind festival

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Feel free to come !

Whoever wishes to learn French and whatever the reason (professional, pleasure ...), come to the Alliance française to study in a friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy understanding and speaking this beautiful and useful language. Our teachers will help you to progress from the basis to the the advanced levels through various activities in lively classes.

At the Alliance Française in Kathmandu, we have chosen a rhythm of 50 hours per session, in order to settle a step by step learning pace of the required skills and knowledge. There are 14 levels, following the program of the three Connexions French books.

We also use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages to describe the level and progress of our students in accordance with a largely used and recognized scale of language proficiencies. According to the six levels of proficiency defined by the Council of Europe, students are then able to reach level A1 (Breakthrough level) after three sessions, A2 (Survival level) after 6 or 7 sessions, and B1 (the first stage of Independent User) after 12 sessions.

You can start the classes from any point: if you are not a beginner, you will just have to take a test before admission to check which level matches your proficiency.

AFK levels Hours Connexions book

DELF levels

Beginner 1 50 Connexion 12 1003 150 A 1

Elementary 1 2002 2503 300 Connexions 2 A2

Intermediate 1 3502 4003 450

Advanced 1 500 Connexions 32 5503 600 B 14 6505 700

AFK Levels

9 {Courses}DELF and DALF examinationsThe DELF (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française) are the official French proficiency diplomas delivered by the French Ministry of Education to non native French language speakers. These diplomas are valid forever, without any time limit.

DELF and DALF diplomas are in fully accord with the six levels of proficiency defined by the Council of Europe. These levels have been specified to describe objectively any European language.

Examination dates : beginning of JanuaryAdmissions : DecemberFees : Rs 1000, 1800, or 2500 according to the level

Candidates interested in taking these exams can benefit from a specific training program at the Alliance Française, during two weeks before the exams.

Contact us for more details, or visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

French Session for Trekking ProfessionalsIn Nepal, a lot of trekkers come from French speaking countries, creating a growing demand for guides able to work using French language. This is why Alliance française, with all its experience in educational field, propose a special program for trekking professionals, in order to teach them what they really need to know in French.

These classes (three levels of 40 hours each) are based on an oral approach, to develop all the oral skills needed by the professionals, to speak as naturally as possible.

Q&A“I don’t speak English”, “I haven’t my SLC” : can I register ?Any professional can join the classes, either the complete beginner or the one who already speak some French : the former will start from the beginning while the latter will take a test before the session starts to determine what his level is.

No need to be fluent in English to take classes : the levels are taught by Nepalese teachers and the classes are mainly conducted in French.

“ But I don’t have much time” : when are organized the classes ?Classes are organized twice a year, during monsoon and winter, and only during four weeks (two hours a day from Monday to Friday).

Contact us for more details, or visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

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ESPACE CampusFranceALLIANCE FRANÇAISE IN KATHMANDUTripureswor, Teku road (Next to Avenues TV)Tel: 4241163 Fax: 4242621E-mail: katmandou@campusfrance.org Web: www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

Looking for a translation ? The translation desk of the Alliance Française stands there for you. From Nepali or English to French or, French to Nepali or English ; for any kind of document ; official or non official translations. The desk is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 to 12.30.

Visit our website: www.alliancefrancaise.org.np For more information or details, please contact us at 4241163, 4242832 Email: traduction.afk@gmail.com

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HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?The library is open to everybody, but to borrow some documents it is compulsory to be a member. To become a member, a proof of identity and a proof of residence must be submitted, along with a membership form and two photographs. Membership forms are available at the borrowing desk, can also be downloaded from our website.

External visitor StudentsDuration (months)

3 6 12 3 6 12

Basic 200 300 400 150 200 300Multimedia 500 700 900 300 400 600Family 800 1000 1200 - - -Institutional 1500 2000 3000 - - -

Basic: Books, periodicals, comicsTotal documents: 6Multimedia: Books, periodicals, comics + CDs, DVDs, CD-ROMsTotal documents: 11Family: A complete membership for the entire familyTotal documents: 22Institutional: Open to institutions, organizations, schools, etc.Total documents: 30

Curious to know more about these pictures?

Like those books, magazines, CD’s, DVDs, comics and revues?

Feel free to come to our library and get ready for an exciting and enriching trip through French- speaking culture.

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Literally "Le Bistrot" refers to the zinc of the surface you have a drink on; figuratively it’s the counter (comptoir), the bar, the establishment itself.

"The Bistrot" has the purpose of mending the relationships between human beings and the environment, valorizing the territory to offer a menu that brings together taste and conscious choice.

So, if you are looking for diversity and atmosphere, as Arletty said in the classic movie "Hotel du Nord", for a place to feel at ease, well here you are: stone’s throw from the top of the world, "Le Bistrot" of the Alliance Française in Kathmandu (led by Ingrid Chiron) proposes you a creative and refined food with a perfect combination of freshness and delicacy.

"Le Bistrot" is proving to be the ideal place to relax, to have a chat with friends, to meet people and to do this so French experience of “la table”.

And if you don't have time to stay for the lunch, just come to relax for a moment with a delicious ice-tea or to enjoy a table soccer game with your friends!

The summer menus are online: www.alliancefrancaise.org.np

Alliance Française in Kathmandu's garden, Teku Road(between Kathmandu hospital & Avenues TV)

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Monday to Friday 7am - 6:30pm

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nouncafé, bar (populaire)

ORIGIN 1920s: French.

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Phone: 01-5544263, 5543036 Email: sales@rsr.com.np URL: www.rsr.com.np

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