Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) organised
screening of the award winning movie "Winged Migration" by Jacques
Perrin. "Winged Migration" was nominated for 12 awards, including an
Oscar for Best Documentary and won 3 awards, including France's prestigious
Cesar Award. Screenings were fund raiser for BCN. Screening was carried out at
Hotel Manasalu and Summit Hotel on May 23 and May 30, 2009 respectively, which
started at 5 pm onwards.
While the first show witnessed the
participation of around 50 people, the second show drew the attention of more
than 60 participants. During both of the shows BCN merchandises were on display
and many people showed keen interest on publication and merchandises of BCN.
There was the presence of a large number of
expatriates, BCN members, and representatives from different organisations,
Executive Members of BCN and BCN staff. The film screening programme was
conceptualised and successfully coordinated by Ellen Leitzer, Vimal Thapa,
Rajendra Gurung, Sarbendra Pachhai and Mandy.