Have we forgotten how to tell stories?

Drawing on tales from the mountains to the Tarai, artist Roshan Bhandari’s solo exhibition speaks to Nepal’s fading oral traditions.

When was the last time you heard a story from your parents or grandparents? Chances are, it was long ago. Perhaps in the bygone days of your childhood. This reflects a sad truth: the culture of oral storytelling is slowly fading, overshadowed by the rise of technology.