By Rick M 
The people of Tilottama will enjoy a colorful fusion cultural dance called Sarayn, which was organized by the Hotel Pauwa in Yogikuti today. This event is one of the best attempts to hold and showcase the Butwal cultural heritage.
Sarayn dance originally performed in Terai region of Nepal is energetic dance and dancers are decorated in bright costumes. It mainly portrays episodes from Hindu epic and folk tales thus it is not a mere dance but an eminance of episodes. This show at Hotel Pauwa should attract the natives of this region and tourists wishing to enjoy the experience of copper beliefs and values.
The organisers of the event believe that this kind of display would reawaken public enthusiasm in the show piece traditional arts, especially among young people. Recently, there has been increasing concern in the decrease in the practise of such cultural practises in the process of globalisation.
Ram Prasad Sharma, the event coordinator gave his approval for the event and said he was looking forward for the performance to take place. Said in response to this we were pleased to introduce the Sarayn dance at Hotel Pauwa. It’s not just entertainment; it’s a way to connect our community with its roots and share our heritage with visitors,” Sharma said.
The fact that Hotel Pauwa has been chosen as the location may not be quite accidental. Situated in the center of Yogikuti, the hotel is a classic example of the hotel business in Tilottama City. Such an event is best held in a traditional setting, and Penang, having a lush, greener view with a traditional environment, will be the best place. Management of Hotel Pauwa views this as a chance to play a role in fostering the culture of the civil population as well as ensuring an increase in people flow into the hotel.
Has attracted the support of all local authorities as well. The Culture Department of Tilottama Municipality has been engaged with the organizers of the event to make it a success. They consider this as a part of a campaign to market cultural tourism in the area.
“Events like these are crucial for our city’s cultural identity and tourism potential,” said Maya Devi Ghimire, head of the Culture Department. “We’re committed to supporting more such initiatives in the future.”
The Sarayn dance show is not a single event but one of many cultural shows to be staged in the following months. The development of these projects is expected to disseminate many facades of the Butwal culture as an area of tourism interest encompassing music and dance, arts and crafts, and foods.
People are also enthusiastic about the event, as demonstrated in the social media activities, especially from residents. Schools in the local area are promoting the event because they believe it is informative, and children should embrace their cultural backgrounds.
But the organizers have some difficulties. The first and very important issue is how to attract as many spectators as possible, young people, for instance, who seem to prefer contemporary kinds of performances. To this end, the organizers still retain some element of modern performances in the presentation of the event without dishonoring the traditional dance.
The other problem may be the preservation of a particular type of art. Every year, there are fewer young people who want to learn traditional dances thus these art forms may soon fall by the wayside. The organizers of this show expect that through such event succession, it can bring out the best performers in the future.
Small businesses are also participating since they understand this as an opportunity to enhance visits to the region. Many of the eating places and accommodation facilities within the area have devised attractive tour operator package deals for the patrons planning to attend the performance in the hope that it can be moulded into the complete cultural experience for the travellers.
Such cultural troupes’ performances which happened in Butwal recently during the Sarayn dance performance in the Pauwa Hotel proves it as city develops with modernization it remembers its roots. They provide a link between history and reality, which enables residents and tourists to experience the heritage of this place for many years.
There will be a performance at 6 ‘O clock in the evening, and the whole exercise should last for about two hours. Free admission is also encouraged, but seating is going to be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. To support the main occasion, the organizers have booked local so artisans to display cultural products and food to have a mini cultural show.
Sarayn Dance of Tilottama When the sun is setting today, Hotel Pauwa, located in Butwal, will transform into an arena where tourists can have a glimpse of a reserved cultural dance called Sarayn. An event that offers not only enjoyment but also a historical and cultural trip through the center of this growing city.