1964 It was decided to go to Nepal. But I don't know what that country is like. At the young age of 23, Ron Ranson began researching. They turned the atlas and found nothing more about Nepal.
The mission was to volunteer under Peace Corps. Nepal, located between two huge countries in Asia, was imagined to come - the journey will be exciting.
Having a home in a city near the sea, it was natural for him to have a unique experience when he came down to Kathmandu surrounded by mountains. At that time, Nepal was the 'other land' of any foreigner.
Her job was to teach under Peace Corps. He was assigned as a teacher in Narayangarh, Chitwan. Chitwan High School is his 'destination'.
At that time there was no road network like now. Bhimfedi - I had to travel to Narayangarh via Hetauda. There was no bus, I had to get on the truck. Unpaved road and detour. Fear, excitement, and suffering. The unique combination of all three.
The truck was not only crowded with people. The sacks of potatoes were loaded. There was also rice. Other food grains too. He decided to travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan via Hetauda. Her diary was to teach students. During my two-year stay, I used to visit Kathmandu-Chitwan many times. He had become accustomed to traveling by truck for more than 13 hours and walking for hours.
'Searching for a new boyfriend/girlfriend'
'Enjoying the Light'
'Risk Rider'
'Buddha Hawaz Burn in Nepal'
'Maya Pirti Express'
'Parental Blessings'
These should be the sentences you noticed on the trucks plying on the roads of Nepal. Apart from this, there is a lot of ambiguity and obscene 'truck literature'. Green, yellow, and red-painted trucks can still be seen on the road. He also has pictures from Bob Marley to Messi. No paint, no photo. Even flags from the United States to Italy. And the image of God. Such scenes in trucks seem normal to us. What we are always seeing.
Why is the truck decorated in such a dazzling way? Why do people spend thousands of rupees to get tattoos on their trucks?
About 57 years ago, he was traveling from Kathmandu to Bhimfedi-Hetauda-Narayangadh in a truck.
In the same order, in 2016, Run read a story on an online portal. The story was 'truck'. Truck decorators and painters. Those who fill the truck with literary words. Namely, the 'Larry Lotters' of Banepa.
Run, who teaches art and theater at the University of California, San Diego, found the truck's story "interesting." I remember traveling in a truck while living in Nepal. So I told some of my friends in Nepal about my desire to make a film about trucks.
Sudarshan Karki, a friend of Run in Nepal, knew the painters in the truck in Banepa.
What else do you need? Kathmandu lost the run for the sixth time from California.
Spent five weeks on the highways around Banepa and Kathmandu. Take a look at the truck. Karki joined.
"It simply came to our notice then. No one would have thought that a film would be made about the pictures in the truck. But, I was attracted to painting and theater. It was like doing something new, 'Run said in an interview with Firstpost.
During his last stay in Nepal, he found the same similarities with the people associated with the truck. That is - 'ownness'.
"It simply came to our notice then. But it's their deep love for trucks, "he said." It's not just about religion. The world is connected. The game is connected. Music is connected. ' He said such scenes are rare in other countries.
The scenes and words written on the truck alone did not attract him. He believes that the shoes hanging in the truck and the figure of the people are all trying to express something.
"It simply came to our notice then. Fifty years ago, Sikhs used to drive trucks. Some Nepalis were his helpers. Even then, the 'bumpers' used to hang shoes like this. Now it often happens in trucks, 'he said.
While living in Banepa, a truck driver told him to put on his shoes and the shape of the shoes. In a joke!
Run says the truck even connects people to religion. 'This is faith in religion. They believe that the figure brings good luck. That's not just art. There is also faith, 'he said.
After five years of searching for the same 'art and faith', 'Tattooed Trucks of Nepal - Hear Please?' Run says made.
"It simply came to our notice then. For five weeks I traveled a lot. I recorded as much as I could. When I returned, Surdashan did everything. I reached Thankot. Take the interview. I sent videos every week. Now the film is over. I am happy, 'he said.
Run says that this film is a gift from his side for Nepalis. He also claims that foreigners can understand more about Nepal from this.
"Nepal is naturally and culturally beautiful. But after watching this film, when some foreigners go to Nepal, they will also notice the truck. My aim is to introduce Nepal to the outside world, ”said Run.
He also spoke about the ban on truck literature and truck decorating materials in his films. He also mentioned the impact of the construction of a rail network with India and China on the truck business.
'Anyway. The story of Nepal's truck can be seen by future generations in this film. I don't know what will happen tomorrow. But that is a tradition of Nepal, 'he said.
How to fight: The name 'Tattooed Trucks of Nepal - Hear Please'?
The film is ready. But what to name? There was a lot of discussion about this. Run also sought suggestions from his Nepali friends.
'Film Horn', 'Horn Please' was the initial suggestions. Then came the name 'Painted Trucks of Nepal'.
Nice to hear that. However, he could not present his affinity with the truck. Ruki's wife suggested another name: Tattooed Trucks of Nepal.
How does a painted thing get a tattoo?
Remembering what Nikola said, Run replied, "It's more personal."
Nikola co-wrote and co-produced the film.
"Just as we love the body and tattoo what we like," Run said interestingly, "Truck drivers have done the same. They think the truck is theirs and paint it. Are decorated. The way we take care of tattoos. That's why they love the picture painted on their truck. '
Why not, please?
Run smiled.
'We've been to many places. We sat in as many trucks. The drivers sounded the horn loudly. We were amazed. When I mentioned this name. Nepal's friends laughed. But in the end, this is what happened - 'Tattooed Trucks of Nepal: Hear Please'
The story is still to come.
He came to Nepal for the first time and returned to the United States at the age of 25. At the age of 80, he gave Koseli a truck movie to Nepal.
'I can't forget. There are many things. All the time I spent there is memorable, 'he said.
1972 It was Christmas time. Run came to Kathmandu again. The purpose was slightly different. He was accompanied by his girlfriend Martha. They trekked some hilly and mountainous areas. He went to Bharatpur to see the school he taught. Life in Nepal took a new turn.
Run, who came to Nepal with his girlfriend, got married here. The wedding took place at the home of an American Peace Corps official in Kathmandu.
Nepali friends were also invited to the wedding ceremony. Run remembers that Nepalis were surprised to see their marriage.
'Our wedding was over in 10 minutes. Nepali marriages lasted for two or three days. It would be fun. Our friends were amazed when we finished in 10 minutes, 'said Run.
After a few days of getting married, the run came back. However, relations with Nepal did not break down.
Run came to Nepal again during Christmas 2009. This time, Run's spouse had returned. Run had a second marriage with Nicola. Went trekking as usual. Reached Langtang, Annapurna base camp. I walked the streets of Kathmandu. Run felt - Nepal is a must-see place. The son should also be brought for a walk.
There was no excuse to turn the son around. The inner purpose is to meet the friends of Nepal.
He had reached Ghandruk with Nikola. When he went to Ghandruk, his 'porter' claim helped him a lot. Dawa's house was - Chhum Upatyaka, Gorkha.
Next time, while trekking with his son, he remembers that he reached Chhum Upatyaka through Arughat. After that, he came to Nepal for 3 consecutive years. He toured various districts of Nepal. Wherever he went, he remembered - a trip to Nepal when he was 23 years old. Remember the truck trip. Some of the videos taken at that time are now included in his film by Run.
When he came to Nepal, he missed something. That is the song that resounds on the radio.
'Before, it was only Radio Nepal. Radio Nepal was buzzing wherever we went. Villages and cities used to have the same tune everywhere, 'he said, referring to Nepal at that time.
His only regret was not being a recorder at that time. Not being able to record song music.
'Everyone was singing. He also sang songs on the trekking route. Songs were sung in the city. Now they do not sing on the trekking route. I have missed that, 'he said of the return trend.
'Tattooed Trucks of Nepal - Horn Please' has been selected in some film festivals. From which he is also very excited. And the desire to come to Nepal again is still alive.
wonderful!!!!!!!!
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