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National Folk Journalists Nepal organized a major cultural event at Rastriya Nachghar, Jamal, where 14 original Teej songs were officially launched on a single stage. The ceremony featured both poster and video releases of all 14 songs.
The event was chaired by the organization’s president Chandramani Gautam and attended by founding president Govinda Giri, special guest MP Sobita Gautam, along with renowned artists Raju Pariyar, Ghamesh Dulal, Badri Pangeni, Prakash Katuwal, Laxmi Neupane, Sharmila Gurung, Sita Thapa, Tika Pun, and Manju Thapa.
The released songs included:
“Dhanmaya Manmaya” by Bhagawan Bhandari
“Teej Manaunchhau” by Bishal Mahar
“Yo Teejma Viral Huni Ho” by Bhimsen Khatri
“Naugedi” by Bhimkumar Ojha
“Paapi Teej Part 2” by Kastup Pant
“Jai Jai Shiv Bhola” by Sachin Bhattarai
“Ae Aama” by Khushbu Sunar
“Choli Phateko” by Yam Prasad Niure
“Machha Masu Kehi Khadinna” by Govinda Poudel
“Mero Ta Deshai Maiti Bhayo” by Muna Subedi Tiwari
“Maya Parde Ko Chahidaina Rani Haar”
“Maitiko Dailo” by Madan Dhakal
“Ae Maiya” by Bijay Anuragi
“Nilo Aakashaima Badalu” by Sanju Neupane
MP Sobita Gautam, as chief guest, expressed concern over the growing distortion in music and urged creators to focus on cultural authenticity. “Nowadays, creators focus on views rather than values. We need long-term vision and self-responsibility,” she remarked. She also commented on the ongoing debate about a censor board, suggesting creators act sensitively without the need for external regulation.
Legendary folk singer Laxmi Neupane was honored with the Moulik Gayan Samman (Award for Original Singing) for her lifelong contribution to folk music. Accepting the honor, she stated, “While times may change, our indigenous identity and folk roots must remain intact.”
Singer Raju Pariyar emphasized the importance of lok ras (folk essence) in songwriting, saying, “Folk culture is the foundation of our songs.”
Prakash Katuwal, president of the National Musicians Association, urged artists to prioritize originality over vulgarity and called on media to play a responsible role by refraining from promoting inappropriate songs.
Other artists including Badri Pangeni, Sharmila Gurung, and Manju Thapa echoed similar sentiments about the need to protect originality in Teej music.
President Chandramani Gautam stated that 14 songs were carefully selected and launched to inspire folk creators. “Some artists are releasing socially inappropriate content; we felt it was our duty to raise this with the Ministry of Home Affairs,” he said.
The event was coordinated by Sabita Pokhrel, head of the organization’s women’s department, and Secretary Kamal Sargam delivered the welcome speech.
Founding president Govinda Giri clarified that their engagement with the Ministry aimed not to restrict artists but to advocate for the establishment of a Music Censorship Board to protect cultural integrity.
