Nepali Times

Public speaking

Public speaking and personality development, an opportunity to master the skills required for a gregarious public life taught by media personality Malvika Subba.

Rs 3000, Rs 2000 for students, 1 to 3 February, 11am to 1pm, Umanga Hall, Indreni Food Land, New Baneswor, 9851001569

Renewable energy week, explore possibilities for wind energy in Nepal. Runs till 26 January, Bhrikuti Mandap, Nepal

Professional email-writing workshop, improve your communication skills and make email-writing a strong aspect of your resume. Rs 4000, 30 to 31 January, 10am to 4pm, Career Master Nepal, Pulchok, (01)5524891/9849224932/9843031776

B-boying competition, shake and brake, and do whatever it takes to win cash prizes up to Rs 50,000. 26 January, 10.45am, Dasrath Stadium, 984925612/9849685110/9841721736

Film competition, make a short, attractive, and appealing film on the themes of 'wealth creation' and/or 'economic development' and win prizes up to Rs 165,000. 25 January, 9851015260

Ultimate photography workshop, explore studio photography with highly experienced photographer Shahnawaz Mohammad. Rs 5,000, 30 January to 2 February, 7am to 9pm, The Image Park, New Road

Aesthetics in Photography, a five-day photography workshop with Norwegian photographer Morten Krogvold. 6 to 10 February, apply by 25 January, www.photocircle.com.np

Intimate Nepal, an exhibition featuring the works of young Nepali photographers. 16 to 28 January, 10am to 6pm, except Saturdays, Alliance Francaise, Teku, (01)4241163/4242832

Theatre training, gain a comprehensive grounding in the performing arts. 1 February to 29 April, Sushila Arts Academy, (01)4015643, www.sushilaartsacademy.com

Return of the native

Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival (NIIFF) is ready to kick off its seventh annual festival and filmmakers from all backgrounds who have an interest in indigenous issues, knowledge, and culture are invited to apply.

Each year, NIIFF explores indigenous themes, and this year’s program will focus on 'Equal Access and Participation of Indigenous Peoples in Media'. The selected films will be screened by Taiwan Indigenous Television and receive royalty from the station.

25 to 28 April, City Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Exhibition Road
(01)4102577, [email protected] , www.ifanepal.org.np