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Sacred Himalayas
2026
Festival Brochure
A Journey of Healing Through Music, Ritual & Resonance
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Location: Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Nepal
Date: 9~10 May 2026
Experience for Yourself
Universe of Sound – Sacred Himalayas is a rare immersive festival bringing together Himalayan sacred sound, movement rituals, contemporary music, and orchestral collaboration in the spiritual heart of Nepal. Across two days, participants are invited to listen deeply, move consciously, and experience sound as ritual and medicine, bridging tradition and innovation, earth and sky, body and spirit. This is not just an event.
It is a lived experience of resonance.
Get to Experience
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Sacred Himalayan sound & chanting
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Embodied movement & ritualistic dance
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Sound, science & consciousness dialogues
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Symphonic finale with Kathmandu Youth Orchestra
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Sound and movement mini workshops
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Thangka art exhibition
Festival Highlights
🌿 Sacred Sound & Ritual
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Himalayan singing bowls & gongs (Opening ceremony & Blessing)
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Sutra chanting & vocal resonance
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Sarangi, Bansuri, voice & breath healing journeys
💃 Embodied Movement & Sacred Dance
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Kumari Dance (Nepal)
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Bindu: A Rite of Passage
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Somatic movement & Flower of Life ritual
🧠 Sound, Science & Consciousness Panel:
dialogues on sound, healing & the human experience
🎼 Festival Finale Spring Concert:
Waves of Love, featuring the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra and guest artists
Festival Directors
Dr John Sharpley
Composer I Pianist I Educator (Singapore / USA)
Dr John Sharpley is an internationally recognised composer, pianist, and educator whose career spans Asia, Europe, and the United States. Trained in France and the United States, he holds advanced degrees in music and composition, including a Doctorate from Boston University. His works have been commissioned and performed by major institutions such as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and leading ensembles across Europe and Asia.A long-time educator at institutions including SOTA, LASALLE College of the Arts, and the University of Hong Kong, Dr Sharpley is widely respected for his ability to bridge Western classical traditions with Asian musical forms. His relationship with Nepal began in 2018 through collaborations with the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra, returning in 2024 and 2025 to conduct KYO’s Spring Concerts Tunes of Nepal.
As Festival Co-Director of Universe of Sound – Sacred Himalayas 2026, Dr Sharpley brings artistic rigour, intercultural depth, and pedagogical excellence, strengthening Singapore–Nepal artistic exchange and supporting meaningful international arts engagement.
Amelia Kang
Creative Producer | Sound Healer | Metaphysician
Amelia Kang is a Singaporean festival director, holistic practitioner, and arts professional whose work bridges cultural heritage, healing arts, and contemporary creative collaboration. She began her career in her early 20s at Singapore’s National Arts Council, working on the Singapore International Arts Festival, where she gained grounding in large-scale festival production, international artist management, and cross-cultural programming.
As founder of Ame de Lumiere Holistic Consultancy, Amelia has built an international reputation over the past decade in sound healing, metaphysics, and spiritual education. Her work has been featured in CNA Lifestyle, The Business Times, Women’s Weekly, and AsiaOne, reflecting her influence within the wellness and healing arts sector. Amelia has curated retreats, workshops, and collaborative arts programmes across Asia, bringing together musicians, dancers, healers, and cultural custodians.
As Festival Director of Universe of Sound – Sacred Himalayas 2026, she co-leads artistic vision, programme curation, and intercultural collaboration alongside Dr John Sharpley and the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra, shaping a festival that is both culturally sensitive and globally resonant.
Festival Artists
Mangal Man Maharjan
Himalayan Singing Bowl Master | Lineage Practitioner
A revered master born into Nepal’s sacred sound traditions. He guides deep listening and inner stillness through Himalayan singing bowls and gongs.
Kailin Yong
Violinist | Composer | Cultural Bridge-Builder
Known as the “Fiddler for Peace,” this Singaporean musician advocates for harmony across cultures. A recipient of the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin, he builds musical bridges globally.
Nhuchhe Munikar
Tabla | Percussion | Rhythm Educator
A master Nepali percussionist who has performed internationally. He teaches with a blend of technical precision and heart-centered rhythm, and serves as Secretary of the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra and international performer who teaches heart-centered rhythm.
Durga Mani Maran
Choreographer | Dance Researcher | Educator
Creates powerful rites of passage through movement, blending Bharatanatyam with contemporary somatic practice to explore transition and embodied wisdom.nding Bharatanatyam with contemporary somatic practice.
Brabim Maharjan
Sound Healing Practitioner | Educator
A dedicated teacher preserving traditional Himalayan singing bowl practices. His work focuses on nervous system regulation and culturally grounded sound healing.
Kripa Bajracharya
Kumari Dance Performer | Choreographer | Educator
A National Dance Competition winner and versatile performer. She is also a committed arts educator, nurturing young talents in schools across Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Youth Orchestra
Founded in 2011, the Kathmandu Youth Orchestra (KYO) is Nepal's leading non-profit youth music institution. It empowers young musicians through orchestral education and performance, with a unique mission to preserve and innovate Nepal's musical heritage. KYO is renowned for its artistic fusion, seamlessly blending Western orchestral music with traditional Nepali and Newari melodies. This approach has garnered national acclaim, full-house concerts, and international collaborations, positioning KYO as a vital force for cultural development and cross-cultural dialogue. Its traditions evolve vibrantly through its youth while building lasting bridges with the world.
Festival Schedule
Roots & Awakening:
A Journey into Ancient Sound and Embodied Movement
Saturday 9 May 2026
9:30AM - 5:30PM
Science, Soul & Symphony:
The Path of Resonance and Renewal
Sunday 10 May 2026
10:00AM - 8:30PM