Intercontinental Bienal
The Rose Performance
Museo Nacional de la República- Brazil
Play Name: The Rose
The Rose – An Awakening Journey of Yashodhara, Prince Siddhartha’s Wife – is a nonverbal physical performance that reflects Yashodhara’s experiences after Prince Siddhartha abandoned the family and palace. Suffering uncountable pain from childbirth, Yashodhara eagerly waited for the warmth of her husband’s love. However, she heard that Siddhartha had left in search of happiness. That abandonment departure generated a lot of external and internal suffering in her. The play centers on Yashodhara’s emotional journey, capturing the profound pain of separation and her eventual awakening.
Intercontinental Bienal
Finalist Play: The Rose
Performing Arts: Participating Countries; Norway and Nepal
Presented
Dhakal RH Creation
On Stage
Deeya Maskey and Sarita Sah
Sound/ Light
Dev Neupane /Umesh Tamang
Costume
Sanjita Parajuli (Needle and Knots)
Stage Manager
Kedar Shrestha
Supported by
Art and Culture Norway, Nordic Culture Fund and Fond for Utøvende Kunstnere
The Rose
Short film projection at National Museum of the Republic, Brasilia, Brazil, South America. Day: July 04, 2025
The museum is located on the Esplanade of the Ministries in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.
National Museum of the Republic . Brazil, South America
Ram Hari Dhakal
Concept Design and Direction
Ram Hari Dhakal is a Nepalese theatre artist based in Norway, whose practice spans acting, scenography, and directing. He has been active in theatre since 2005 and holds a BA in Scenography from the Norwegian Theatre Academy (2015) and an MA in Theatre with a specialization in Scenography from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (2019).
During his postgraduate studies, Dhakal developed Sensory Theatre – The Art of Self-Realization, an immersive and participatory form of performance. His work invites audiences to engage deeply through their senses, personal memories, emotional landscapes, and awareness of the surrounding social environment. Rather than following traditional narratives, Dhakal’s theatre explores philosophical concepts, with the human body and perception at the core of his artistic language. Now working as a freelance artist in Norway, he continues to expand his interdisciplinary approach to theatre and performance. His work fosters empathy, introspection, and embodied presence—offering audiences a space for profound and transformative engagement.