Rare, ancient lion dance part of Dance Mandal

COURTESY OF DANCE MANDAL
Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a Nepalese priest making several appearances on Oahu next week, will perform a rare and ancient Shinghamukhi Lion Dance from the temples of the Kathmandu Valley. The performance is Aug. 28 at the Foster Botanical Garden.

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Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya, a Nepalese priest who founded Dance Mandal, the Foundation for Sacred Buddhist Arts of Nepal, is presenting a series of events in Honolulu beginning tomorrow.

Among the performances will be "a rare and ancient lion dance brought out from the secrecy of the temples of the Kathmandu Valley" on Aug. 28, the release said. Founded in 1996, Dance Mandal is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Charya Nritya, which means "dance as a spiritual discipline," a news release said.

Here is his schedule:

» Introduction to Nepalese Sacred Arts: Tomorrow, noon to 2 p.m. at Himalayan Treasures Inc. (corner of University Avenue and King Street). Donations welcome. Call 955-5565 or visit www.himalayantreasuresinc.com.

» A live interview on "Peace of the Rainbow Hour," Monday, 7 to 8 a.m. on OC16 TV, Morning Drive of AM 1080 Radio and www.oc16.tv.

» Nepalese Movement/Dance Workshop: Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Still and Moving Center, 1024 Queen St.; $40 general, $30 for students, seniors and military. Call 397-7678 or visit www.stillandmovingcenter.com.

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» Pacific Buddhist Academy presentation: "The Significance of Nepalese Buddhist Dance for Daily Life"; Friday, 10 to 11 a.m. at Honpa Hongwanji Temple, 1727 Pali Highway; 532-2649. Modest temple dress code (no slippers, shorts, revealing dress, etc.).

» Nepalese Mudra Yoga Workshop: Aug. 27, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Mindful Matters Wellness Center, Kailua Medical Arts Building, 407 Uluniu St., Suite 412; $25 fee. Call 230-2476 or visit www.mindfulmatterskailua.com.

» Lion Dance Journey: Aug. 28, doors open at 4:15 p.m., performance starts at 5 p.m.; Foster Botanical Garden; suggested donation: $15 general, $10 kamaaina, $5 children 12 and under. Call 524-8416 or visit www.liondancejourney.com.

Call Sonia Fabrigas at 524-8416 for more information.