KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Nepathya’s European tour, which kicked off with a performance before 10,000 fans at London’s Wembley Arena, concluded on Wednesday in Belgium, leaving audiences spellbound and setting new benchmarks for Nepali music abroad.
The grand finale took place at AED Studio in Belgium, where the hall buzzed with excitement as the clock struck 8 PM. After two music videos played, the crowd erupted in cheers as the Nepathya team took the stage.
When frontman Amrit Gurung appeared, the venue came alive with lights, CO₂ smoke, confetti, and a dazzling array of special effects. The night began with the soulful tune Koshiko Pani Yo Jindagani.
As Amrit sang the poignant line, “I only borrowed my mother’s womb, but which country will I die in?”, many in the audience were visibly moved.
“I had only caught a few songs in Malta,” said Udaya Babu Shrestha, a restaurant entrepreneur who traveled from Malta just to attend the Belgium show. “Since Nepathya was still touring Europe, I decided I had to see the full concert.”
Dancing throughout, Udaya added he would fly back to Malta on the first flight Thursday morning. “Nepathya has given me one of the most unforgettable evenings of my life,” he said.
The band kept the energy alive with classics like Bhedako Un, Chekyo Chekyo, Aanganai Bharri, and Lampate Surti. “Although the Nepali community has long been active here, I have never seen such a turnout,” said Ajit Tulachan from the organizing team. “Even at previous large events, the audience rarely exceeded 600–700.”
Ajit added that the concert raised the bar for Nepali cultural events in Belgium. “Working with a professional band capable of international-level shows is an eye-opening experience,” he said.
The evening offered a musical journey—from romantic ballads to socially conscious numbers like Yo Jindagani, awakening anthems like Gaun Gaun Bata Utha, and patriotic hits like Rato Ra Chandra Surya. Interspersed between songs, Amrit reminded the Nepali diaspora to respect local cultures and maintain strong ties with their homeland.
“Use your time abroad not just for financial gain but to learn and grow,” he urged. “One day, return to the lap of the Himalayas and contribute to your country’s progress.”
The audience included fans from the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and Austria. Dr. Glenn Mitrasing of the Himalaya Film Festival, who organized a Nepathya show in Amsterdam 20 years ago, drove three hours from the Netherlands to attend. “The band has matured tremendously—rooted, professional, and at the top of their game,” he said.
As the night drew to a close, Amrit asked, “Which song next?” The crowd erupted with “Resham!”, followed by Talko Pani, before the grand finale, Rato Ra Chandra Surya.
Supporting Amrit on stage were Dhruva Lama on drums, Subin Shakya on bass, Niraj Gurung on guitar, Shanti Rayamajhi on madal, and Dinesh Raj Regmi on keyboards.
After a month-long European journey that also included Denmark, Malta, and Portugal, the 14-member team of artists, technicians, and management returned home to a hero’s welcome, leaving behind a trail of music, memories, and euphoric audiences.