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Nepal News – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women

by | Apr 23, 2023 | In the News

In an article entitled, “Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women”, Nepal News explains more about how the Nepalese honor her memory.

The Government of Nepal has declared the late Pasang Lhamu Sherpa a national hero. The government has named the 7315 meters high Jasamba Mountain as Pasang Lhamu Mountain. The 117 km-long highway from Trishuli to Dhunche has been named Pasanglhamu Highway. Postal stamps have been published in her name. An assembly hall has also been built in her name in Jhapa.

Currently, the biography of Pasang Lhamu is taught in schools.

The full article is available to read online at: Nepali News – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women

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Nepal News - Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: A source of inspiration for Nepalese women. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa climbed Mt. Everest on 22 April 1993, representing all Nepali women.

Nepali Times – Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the film

by | Apr 22, 2023 | In the News, Reviews

Nepali Times published an article entitled, “Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the film – A new docudrama about Nepal’s first woman to climb Mt Everest is a tale of discrimination, dedication, triumph, and tragedy”

Winner of 14 international film awards, Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest honors the legendary climber while also delving into the realities of Sherpas, often sidelined in mountaineering films. Public screenings of the Nepali version will begin on 28 April and there are plans for shows in 15 locations in Kosi and Madhes provinces with donations raised during its Nepali premiere.

The full article is available to read online at: Nepali Times – Review: Pasang Lhamu Sherpa the Film

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Nepal News features a story about the Nepal Premiere in April 2023 of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest

The Himalayan Times – The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu

by | Apr 21, 2023 | In the News, Reviews

The Himalayan Times published an article entitled, “The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu.”

Svendsen said, “Pasang is an important figure for Nepal and her story has a universal appeal to the world. The foreign climbers completely dismissed her motivation, despite the fact that it was her mountain. She was a brave girl who faced many struggles and endured against all odds. She fought for a complete new image for Nepali women.”

The full article is available to read online at: The Himalayan Times – The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu

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Himalayan Times reviews the film, Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest in their article entited, "The heartening journey of a courageous woman who was Pasang Lhamu"

Nepal News – ‘Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest’ Premieres in Nepal

by | Apr 20, 2023 | In the News

Nepal News published an article about the Nepal Premiere of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest in April, 2022.

To commemorate the 30th year since the historic climb of the first Nepali woman to climb Everest, the Pasang Lhamu Mountaineering Foundation organized the fund raising premier of “PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest,” at the QFX Civil Mall in Kathmandu.

The full article is available to read online at: Nepal News: Pasang In the Shadow of Everest Premieres in Nepal

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Nepal News features a story about the Nepal Premiere in April 2023 of Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest

Galaxy 4K – This Morning LIVE in Conversation

by | Apr 19, 2023 | In the News, Interviews

Watch the interview with Director, Nancy Svendsen & President of the Pasang Lhamu Foundation, Dawa Futi Sherpa on This Morning LIVE In Conversation from Galaxy 4K, produced in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The interview about the film, Pasang: In The Shadow of Everest is spoken in a mixture of both Nepali and English.

The film will be screening at QFX Cinemas in Nepal beginning April 28th, 2023.

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Rutland Reader – Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival

by | Mar 23, 2023 | In the News

Rutland Reader published an article about the 2023 Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Spring tour where 4 films will be shown in 7 towns in Vermont.

“Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest,” directed by Nancy Svendsen, the inspirational true story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who battled racism, gender discrimination and political opposition to become the first Nepali woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Rutland Reader – Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival: Spring Tour takes 4 films to 7 towns

 

 

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Rutland Reader posts an article about the 2023 Middlebury new Filmmakers Festival spring tour in 7 towns in Vermont