London – A total of eight poets recited their poems to the melodious tunes of the Sarangi and Tungna—both traditional Nepali string instruments—in Aldershot, UK, on Saturday. Together, the eight poets presented 24 poems from the same stage.

The event, titled Kavya-Sandhya (Poetry Evening), was held for the first time and maintained a completely informal style—there were no formal guests or chairpersons. The two-hour event focused solely on poetry recitation and musical performances.

While the poets Khupen Sunuwar, Kangmang Naresh Rai, Jeevan Tiwari, Dr. Sangita Swechcha, Dr. Rupak Shrestha, Nirvik Jung Rayamajhi, Shanti Limbu, and Mukesh Rai recited their poems, musician Roshan Maharjan played the Sarangi and Tungna. The event’s hosting and mentoring of the poets were handled by writer Kedar Sangket.

Organised by Sahitya Sangaalo, UK, the event concluded with a book sale and signing featuring the latest works by Dr. Sangita Swechcha’s Rose’s Odyssey, Shanti Limbu’s Kasturi Yatra, and Kangmang Naresh Rai’s Paani Patiya.