The First Interactive English Poetry Demonstration CD titled “Tears” by Mr. Tsewang Dorjee, a veteran Tibetan poet writing in English was released on 10th June ’06 by the Nepal-based Frame Digital Video Editing Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Tsewang’s earlier works included two poetry books titled, “Abyss Occult Tears” (August 1987) published by Uttar Bangla Patrika (Bengali Weekly) India and “Booklet Reaction” (December, 1990). He has been in the field of poetry for the last three decades. He studied in Central School for Tibetans Darjeeling. He was also the founder of Tibetan Student Union Darjeeling which was formed in the year 1st October 1987. He was also the President of Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Mirik (Darjeeling) in the year 1991-92. At present he is Secretary of Ex-CST Darjeeling Association, Kathmandu, Nepal. His works were published in different poetry portals and anthologies. His poetry reached as finalist in the International Open Poetry Contest (May, 2005) conducted by the International Library of Poetry, Washington D.C. His works were also included in the poetry anthologies, Eternal Portraits and The International Who’s Who in Poetry published by International Library of Poetry, Owing Mills, MD 2005.
When asked why he chose an interactive demo CD instead of a book, he said, “this is the age of modern technology and computers. I wanted to show that no matter how people advance towards technology but at the end of the day, we need pleasure and peace. And this is what poetry gives the readers. Since people are busy with computers, I wanted to create something which will not only quench their thirst for modern technology but also their aesthetic pleasure.”
Frame Digital Video Editing Pvt. Ltd will also launch a documentary music video titled, “Freedom First” whose concept is by Mr.Tsewang Dorjee and track songs by Tibetan singer, Techung.
This report contributed by Wangdi Gyalpo, a Nepal-based writer and poet.
