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June 20, 2008, Kathmandu, Nepal – More than 1,400 attendees packed Kathmandu's National Academy Hall on June 13 to watch the eagerly anticipated opening ceremony of Dalan, a 25-part television series. Produced by the Jagaran Media Center, the series was financed through grants from the European Union.
The series is a fictional history that follows the story of a Dalit family over three generations. Beginning with the banishment of a high-caste Brahmin man and lower-caste Dalit woman from their village for having an illicit love affair, Dalan depicts the sufferings that they, their children, and their grandchildren face as a result of caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
In Nepal, caste discrimination was legally outlawed as a violation of human rights in 1952. However, widespread discrimination against the Dalit, who are traditionally considered to be Nepal’s lowest, or untouchable caste, continues in many areas in the country. Under the caste system, they were banned from attending educational institutions and only permitted to work menial jobs. Despite making up a fifth of Nepali’s population, Dalit have been excluded from advancements made in political, social, and economic spheres.
In recent years, there have been gains made in the Dalit struggle for social inclusion and equal rights in major political centers such as Kathmandu, but in smaller communities and villages this has not been the case. Jagaran Media Center, an organization established by journalists from the Dalit community, is dedicated to raising awareness about Dalit issues at the local, national and international level by utilizing media to tell the stories of Dalit struggles and triumphs. This television series is the first of its kind to be aired on Nepali national television.
Dalan is the outcome of the collaboration between Dalit journalists, activists, and filmmakers. It was written by Ahuti, a prominent literary figure and activist within the Dalit community and directed by Nabin Subba in collaboration with the Jagaran Media Center.
The audience at the June 13 premiere was comprised of young and old, Dalits and non-Dalits, journalists, political figures, and members of the international community. Dalan is one of many endeavors Jagaran Media Center has created to lobby for Dalit rights at the political, social, and cultural level. The first episode of the series aired on Nepal Television on June 15 and will continue to air every Sunday at 8:40 p.m. for one year. Back
Jagaran Media Center Launches 25-part Television Series to Lobby for Dalit Rights
For Immediate Release
Contact:
- Jes Therkelsen +980 383 6433
- Heather Gilberds +980 383 6438
June 20, 2008, Kathmandu, Nepal – More than 1,400 attendees packed Kathmandu's National Academy Hall on June 13 to watch the eagerly anticipated opening ceremony of Dalan, a 25-part television series. Produced by the Jagaran Media Center, the series was financed through grants from the European Union.
The series is a fictional history that follows the story of a Dalit family over three generations. Beginning with the banishment of a high-caste Brahmin man and lower-caste Dalit woman from their village for having an illicit love affair, Dalan depicts the sufferings that they, their children, and their grandchildren face as a result of caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
In Nepal, caste discrimination was legally outlawed as a violation of human rights in 1952. However, widespread discrimination against the Dalit, who are traditionally considered to be Nepal’s lowest, or untouchable caste, continues in many areas in the country. Under the caste system, they were banned from attending educational institutions and only permitted to work menial jobs. Despite making up a fifth of Nepali’s population, Dalit have been excluded from advancements made in political, social, and economic spheres.
In recent years, there have been gains made in the Dalit struggle for social inclusion and equal rights in major political centers such as Kathmandu, but in smaller communities and villages this has not been the case. Jagaran Media Center, an organization established by journalists from the Dalit community, is dedicated to raising awareness about Dalit issues at the local, national and international level by utilizing media to tell the stories of Dalit struggles and triumphs. This television series is the first of its kind to be aired on Nepali national television.
Dalan is the outcome of the collaboration between Dalit journalists, activists, and filmmakers. It was written by Ahuti, a prominent literary figure and activist within the Dalit community and directed by Nabin Subba in collaboration with the Jagaran Media Center.
The audience at the June 13 premiere was comprised of young and old, Dalits and non-Dalits, journalists, political figures, and members of the international community. Dalan is one of many endeavors Jagaran Media Center has created to lobby for Dalit rights at the political, social, and cultural level. The first episode of the series aired on Nepal Television on June 15 and will continue to air every Sunday at 8:40 p.m. for one year. Back