Kathmandu — With the objective of developing talent and encouraging self-reliance among orphaned and underprivileged children, the 7th Charity Musical Event, Delight-2026, concluded in the capital on Saturday. Organized by Delight Nepal, the event provided a platform for children pursuing music education across seven orphanages to showcase the artistic skills, talent, and musical capabilities they have built through years of dedicated practice.
The organizers stated that the event aimed to offer children an opportunity to present their learned talents publicly while supporting the preservation of traditional Nepali music, boosting children’s confidence, and contributing to a brighter future for them. The program was organized under a campaign aimed at shaping the future of orphaned children through the melody of the Sarangi.
Supported by Taiwan’s Juju Mama Child Education and Care Association, the campaign has been providing free music education to orphaned and underprivileged children in Nepal for the past 13 years. Currently, the organization manages music instructors, provides musical instruments, covers transportation expenses, supplies educational materials, and oversees all aspects of music training across seven orphanages.
Through this event, children were given the opportunity to stand on a professional stage and display their abilities. According to the organizers, this experience fosters confidence, discipline, creativity, and leadership skills while inspiring the children to pursue music as a professional career in the future.
Jewel Chiang, Founder and Executive Director of the Juju Mama Child Education and Care Association, shared that the core objective of the campaign is to transform the lives of children while preserving traditional Nepali music.
“We are not just teaching children music; we are building a foundation for them to live with confidence, discipline, skills, and dignity,” she said. “We want society to recognize them not as orphans or underprivileged individuals, but as capable artists and torchbearers of Nepal’s cultural heritage.”
She added that because the Sarangi is a unique legacy tied to Nepal’s cultural identity, its preservation through the younger generation is essential.
“Music can change lives,” Chiang stated. “If a child can build a future through music, it is not just their success, but also a triumph for Nepal’s cultural future.”
The event served not only as an opportunity for the children to showcase their skills, but also as a vital medium to instill the confidence needed to reach national and international stages.
Looking ahead, the organization announced long-term plans to expand Sarangi education to public and private schools across Nepal, form school-level Sarangi ensembles, and host a national Sarangi competition. This initiative is expected to preserve traditional Nepali music while enhancing cultural awareness among the younger generation.
The event was organized under the core theme: “Let us spread the message of love, hope, and humanity through music.”
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