“Kingdom in Motion”– the first event of its kind – is being organized in London next week with the aim of promoting awareness about displaced people in Nepal, the organizers said.

The film weekend will offer a unique opportunity to discover the vibrancy, diversity and the tragedy of the country suffering from the armed conflict, its people and culture through fresh and creative films and documentaries, London Chhalfal, a network of Nepalis based in London, said.

The event, due to take place on January 13-14, 2006 at the International Student House, Great Portland Street, London, will also showcase powerful photographs and writing by Bhutanese refugee children produced by the UK-based charity, Photovoice, a discussion seminar focusing on current issues in Nepal and a Himalayan beat club night ‘BADmass.’

The event hopes to highlight the causes of over 100,000 Bhutanese refugees– largely ignored and forgotten by the government of Nepal and the world at large. Similarly, the even will also draw international attention towards the fate of over 300,000 internally displaced Nepali citizens who have been forced to flee their homes as a result of the violent civil war between government forces and Maoist rebels in the country.

“It is hoped that by doing so, greater international pressure may be brought to bear on the key players to work towards a lasting solution to these urgent issues,” the organizer, London Chhalfal (http://www.london-chalphal.org), said.

Besides raising awareness, Kingdom in Motion aims to raise donations for displaced people in Nepal. All funds raised will be channelled via a charity Photovoice, which will also direct funds to IDP support groups in West Nepal.

The Films to be screened at the festival include: Mukundo (Mask of Desire), Numafung (A Beautiful Flower), Schools in the Crossfire, Spirit does not come any more, Kumari: The Living Goddess of Nepal; and On the road with Macchindranath: The Red God.