Kathmandu : “Kumari and the Beast” is a play incorporating traditional elements of Charya dance fused with contemporary dance to depict the legendary story in a unique way. The legend describes a young goddess Kumari born to the gods Swet-Kali and Swet-Bhairavi in Naradevi, Kathmandu. To their alarm, Kumari falls in love with an Asura (demon) named Chanda.Kumari ultimately sacrifices her love in order to fulfill her duty, and her parents in return make her the ruler of Kathmandu. To this day past Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers bow to the young living goddess Kumari, to seek her permission and blessings to the rule this ancient country.
KavitaSriniwasan is the writer and director of “Kumari and the Beast” who was driven by her fascination to unearth the story of people worshipping a female child living goddess Kumari. The writer/ director discovered the story of how the first Kumari came to rule Kathmandu in a book of short stories by Maheswor Juju Rajopadhyay, who took it upon himself to pen legends previously passed down orally. The legendary play “Kumari and the Beast” not only provides a healthy entertainment but is also instrumental in pointing out how strong the feminine force really is in Nepal, and how the core of the nation’s political and spiritual power rests in the hands of a young female child “Kumari”, even to this day.
Sushila Arts Academy Founder and Director Ms. YuliaKoirala is the producer of Ruslan’s “Kumari and the Beast”. Ms. Yulia has an amazing team of professionals artistes on her board. The castes of the play are KiranShrestha, KripaBajracharya, Lucky Darlami, Glory Thapa, Arpana Lama, SrijanBhattarai, SunitaDarnal, JeroxChaudhary, Sudan Muniker and VijayaKarki.
Russian Center of Science and Culture (RCSC) is supporting the dance production Ruslan “Kumari and the Beast”.The RCSC established in 1979 has been working to develop culture, art, literature and science of Nepal and Russia as the reflection of mutual cooperation. In the past RCSC has organized many programs uplifting the art and culture of both Russia & Nepal and has significantly contributed in discovering, preserving and promoting young talents. Likewise, Russian Center of Science and Culture (RCSC) and Sushila Arts Academy (SAA) are working as close partners to strength the friendship and cultural exchange between the two country Nepal & Russia.
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