Journalist Dambar Krishna Shrestha's documentary, Hong Kong ka Nepali will be screened in Hong Kong this week. Shrestha is a reporter at Himal Khabarpatrika and has been reporting regularly about Nepalis in Hong Kong. This is his first attempt at bringing the life and struggles of Nepalis in Hong Kong in a film format. The 90 minute documentary encompasses the lives of Nepalis who have been struggling to find identity in foreign soil, while keeping their love for their country alive. The film profiles the successes and struggles of Nepalis in Hong Kong, telling the stories of their lives and following visits to the city by Mahabir Pun and Nepali comedians. According to Shrestha, the documentary is a journalist's travelogue that has tried to unfold various aspects of the lives of Nepalis in Hong Hong. There are estimated 35,000 Nepalis living and working in the former British colony which has a total population of 8 million. The film was produced by the Hong Kong-based Everest Media Ltd with Sarita Shrestha and Matridip Rai also involved.

Screening:
3 November, 7 pm and 9 pm Pakistan Club, Jordan
6 November, 7 pm Yunglung Town Hall