Even as Asia modernizes beyond her
cities toward the farthest reaches of
mountain, jungle and desert, the
absolute diversity and richness of her
cultural heritage is still being
uncovered and revealed. There is yet so
much to discover, to see and to
experience. But, as with all jewels, one
needs to know where to look.
At Discover Treks we don't want to just
"show you the sights". It's not enough,
and it's not our way. We coordinate our
trip calendar with all the significant
national and regional festivals, as well
as with other more local religious and
cultural events, affording the
opportunity to experience our
destinations at their best and most
aesthetically diverse.
Whether your interest is participating
in the customs and traditions of
religious and seasonal festivals, in
admiring ancient works of art or meeting
today's urban artisans, we will
accommodate you.
We have, and continue, great pleasure
and long reputation in helping to
arrange, organize and coordinate all
types of specialized artistic events -
from concept, venue-planning,
participants, logistics, through
creating the right ambiance and
interaction, right down to the
fine-tuning of last details.
Whether it be a unique inter-cultural
specialized event, a group with a
special interest, or even an addition to
a regular tour group's other activities
in our part of Asia - we have the
contacts, the experience and the
expertise to arrange it for you.
The Potters of Nepal are adept at making
terra-cotta and glazed earthenware. They
equally supply life's mundane
necessities (terra-cotta bowls, cups,
vessels and even water supply pipes), to
beautiful religious household
adornments, and their own personal
artistic flights of fantasy and wonder.
For those interested in pottery, working
with them, learning from them and
sharing with them is the experience of a
lifetime. Simple tools, simple
materials, agile minds and extraordinary
results.
Learn the casting of bronze, copper and
brass statuary using the ancient
"lost-wax method", practice the moulding
and engraving of these malleable metals
with artisans who still produce the
world's finest in Hindu and Buddhist
statuary, symbols and physical
representation.
In weaving, you can learn to cast raw
wool or to spin cotton using a simple
wheel, and come to grips with the
intricacies of pattern and design in
hand-loom Tibetan and Nepalese carpets.
Or sit with woodworkers, whose skills
have been honed from long years of
apprenticeship to the masters in
intricate curve and filigree of the
traditional carved doors, windows and
lattice furnishings.
We also offer specialized classes in the
ancient art of religious scroll painting
called Paubha (Thankha) |
