Lamjung poets share quake experience through their creations
Lamjung, May 25, Poets here have shared their experiences during earthquake and
topics like the delay in relief distribution and the need to converting the
situation into an opportunity for rebuilding, through their creations,
recalling the 'Gorkha Earthquaker'.
At a programme
organised by Antaranga National Weekly at Beshisahar, quake survivor poets said
that they would involve in literary creation during any disaster.
On the occasion,
poets--Tej Narayan Adhikari, Keshav Sigdel, LB Chhetri, Chetonath Adhikari,
Kamala KC, Sita Poudel, among others recited poems.
Financial aid of
Rs 30,000 was provided to three litterateurs in the district-- Chetonath
Adhikari (Bichour), Rudranidhi Tiwari (Chiti) and Bishwo Binod (Gaunsahar). The
quake has damaged their houses. The financial assistance was provided by
American litterateur Michel Rothernberg through the 'Poet In Need'
organisation.
A total of 30
poets and litterateurs of seven quake-hit districts are provided with financial
support, said Secretary at the Society of Nepali Writers in English, Keshav
Sigdel.