The great success of Ishirini's tour to Nepal would not have been possible without the help and support of a great number of people. We would like to extend particular thanks to:
Professor Richard Widdess, for introducing us to dāphā music and giving us the opportunity to perform in a Hindu temple.
Professor Gert-Mathias Wegner, the German founder and first professor of Kathmandu University Music department, for setting up our collaboration with the music department and introducing us to Richard.
Susan Jacobs, Joe Moffatt and Suzanne Parker from the church of St Mary and St Alban, Teddington, for arranging our pre-tour-concert.
Professor Lochan Rijal, current leader of Kathmandu University Music Department.
His Excellency Mathias Meyer, German Ambassador to Nepal.
Shamsher Nhucen Pradhan, Richard Widdess’s research assistant and guide.
Chintamani Yogi, Hindu Vidyapeeth executive head
Vishnu Dangi: Hindu Vidyapeeth headmaster
Kriti Giri: Hindu Vidyapeeth
Ishwor at Siddhartha Garden Ayurveda hotel Pokhara, for arranging our performance at World Peace Pagoda and workshops at local school
Mr Dhaka: Contact at Green Pastures Hospital
Anne Connelley: Pokhara resident, for organising our concert at GPH
