Invitation to the launching event of: Please join us on the incredible journey of Maya & Max! The 20th of November 2011 is the start of a new children’s series that offers insights of Nepal’s amazing cultural diversity.
Date of event
20th November 2011 Time
2.00 – 4.00 pm Venue
Guided by this travel ticket you will get the opportunity of exploring the different destinations that Maya & Max visit during their enlightening adventure. The opening ceremony begins at 2:00 pm sharp, so please arrive by 1:45 pm. His Excellency Morten Jesperson, the ambassador of Denmark to Nepal, Chief Guest will inaugurate the launch.
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- guaranteed to entertain the entire family! Maya and Max, a 12 episode TV series for children is based on the adventures of Maya and Max, two teens from Kathmandu who explore different parts of Nepal and meet children from diverse areas and backgrounds. The stories have been built up in an interactive and fun way to hold the attention of the viewers. We believe that each episode will leave the viewers with an enriching, enlightening and enjoyable experience. The series also aims at bringing about change in the way children’s programs are currently being approached and treated in Nepal.
Destination
Lumbini Launch date
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Episode 1: Buddha’s birthplace Lumbini
20.11.2011
Description
The beginning of the adventures of Maya and Max. Maya and Max remember the box they buried underneath a tree in Maya’s garden that contains a secret map. They dig up the box and decide to follow the route on the map. Their first destination is Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. They meet Siddharth a local boy who is happy to be their ‘guide’ and take them around.
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Destination
Bote Gaun Launch date
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Episode 2: Bote Village, 1 hours drive from Chitwan
20.11.2011
Description
The term Bote originated from the word boat. Boating and fishing are the main sources of livelihood for the Bote community who live in Bote Gaun, a beautiful village in Chitwan. A boat trip on the Rapti river takes Maya and Max to Bote Gaun where they meet with a group of children happily swimming in the river. They befriend Sanju who takes them to her house and around the village which has lots of interesting sights to offer.
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Destination
Sauraha Launch date
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Episode 3: Jungle Safari in Sauraha
20.11.2011
Description
Maya and Max reach Sauraha that offers an exciting jungle experience. The jungle safari takes them closer to nature offering them a chance to see a rhino and collect a lot of information on wildlife. Chitwan was designated as a World Heritage site in November 1984. Grassland covers 20% of the park area. There are more than 50 different types of grasses, The park is home for more than 50 mammal species, over 525 birds, and 55 amphibians and reptiles.
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Destination
Sankhu Launch date
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Episode 4: Sankhu, a Newar village
20.11.2011
Description
Sankhu is one of the oldest villages situated 17 km east of Kathmandu. Inhabited largely by the Newar community, the village is home to a rich cultural heritage. Maya and Max are enthralled by the sights in Sankhu and have a chance to cook bara, a Newari cuisine, play a game of dandi biyo and meet a young b-boying boy.
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Destination
Mohammudpur Launch date
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Episode 5: The muslim community of Mohammudpur
20.11.2011
Description
The muslim community in Nepal is quite dispersed and mainly concentrated in the Southern border of Nepal known as the Terai belt. Among the Terai ethnic groups the Muslim community represents the third largest group. When Maya wants to join in a game of cricket the boys hesitate under the pretext that she is a girl. Let’s see if Maya gets her way or not.
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Destination
Batule Chaur, Pokhara Launch date
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Episode 6: The Gandarbha boys from Batule Chaur
20.11.2011
Description
Gandarbha is the musical community of Nepal. Playing the sarangi is part of their lives. Maya and Max enjoy listening to Paras and Prashant play and try their hands at playing the sarangi and madal. The Gandarbha boys compose a special song for Maya and Max.
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Destination
Palase, Bhaktapur Launch date
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Episode 7: Manoj Nepali from Palase
20.11.2011
Description
Manoj Nepali is a 14 year old who suffers from dual sensory impairments. Maya and Max spend the day with him and are inspired by his ability to be happy despite his inabilities. C
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Destination
Phaplu, Salleri and Gorkha Launch date
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Episode 8: Video stories from Phaplu, Salleri and Gorkha
20.11.2011
Description
Three children take us on a trip to three different places. Chamji Sherpa from Phaplu invites us to a Lhosar feast and takes us on a trip to a hilltop from where we can get a view of the Majestic mountains. Nima Dorji from a little village beyond Salleri takes us along on his trip to the haat, weekly bazaar and Navistha from Kathmandu shares her trip to Gorkha with us.
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Destination
Jaalhari Village Launch date
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Episode 9: Jaalhari Village, Pokhara
20.11.2011
Description
Jaalharis are local fishermen who live along the Phewa lakeshore and whose livelihood depends entirely on fishing in the lake. Approximately 118 varieties of fresh water fish can be found in the Himalayan waters of Nepal making fishing a really exciting sport. Maya and Max experience a very early morning fishing trip with 12 year old Simon Jaalhari which is part of his daily life.
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Destination
Kathmandu and Chaura Launch date
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Episode 10: Hide and Seek in Kathmandu and Chaura
20.11.2011
Description
Hide and seek has been a long time favorite game of little children. In this episode we see Maya’s young cousin from Kathmandu enjoy a game of hide and seek in her favorite play area with colorful plastic towers and slides. The same game is played by Poornima Gurung and Manju BK of Chaura village with Maya and Max. Enjoy Max’s experiences while he searches for the girls.
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Destination
Pokhara Launch date
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Episode 11: Chasing Jeppe in Pokhara
20.11.2011
Description
Maya and Max find a lost bag and discover that it belongs to Jeppe, a Danish tourist. They go all around Pokhara to find him following the clues in his notebook. While searching for Jeppe they meet sisters Pallavi and Pairavi who become their guide in finding Jeppe.
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Destination
Kathmandu Launch date
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Episode 12: Back in Kathmandu
20.11.2011
Description
Maya and Max remember the best parts of their trip and ultimately agree that completing their wish list has made them realize that there are so many more places that they still need to explore. C
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A pioneering children programme in Nepal! The increasing number of television sets combined with a rise in the number of commercial TVchannels has made television one of the most important sources of information and entertainment in Nepal today. Creative Statements in partnership with the Danish Centre for Cultural Development and with the support of the Embassy of Denmark, Kathmandu has taken the initiative of creating and producing an entertaining, informative and qualitative TV program based on real life experiences of children in different parts of Nepal. This program would not have been possible without the technical inputs and expertise of: Lars Gudmund Hansen – children’s television program producer, Denmark; Jeppe Vig Find – children’s television program presenter, Denmark and Thomas Larsen – cameraman, Denmark. Our sincere hope is to let Maya & Max be the beginning of a fantastic era of entertaining and informative children programmes in Nepal!
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Event and concept: Delphine Mona-lucat Pawlik
Graphic Design: Lasse Baek-Soerensen
Print: Creative Muse