Rapper Separ, whose real name is Michael Kmeť, traveled with his friends to Nepal in mid-October, where they set the goal of reaching the base camp of Mount Everest at a height of approximately 5364 meters. Some of them managed to cope with this challenge, and the rapper in memory of his success he left his spray-painted stage name on the stone.
He documented the journey on a social network, which did not go unnoticed musician and politician Dorota Nvotová. She was outraged by his actions and not only spared no criticism, but also decided to take action. She created a fundraiser, the goal of which was to raise funds for the removal of Separ’s inscriptions. Subsequently, a sharp exchange of views took place between them. You can read more about their conflict.
Separ justified his action by stating that the mentioned stone is a symbol of the base camp and tourists usually sign on it. “That stone in that base camp is meant for people to go there and sign. If the park ranger was there, he wouldn’t say half a bad word. There are thousands of signatures.” he said on Instagram.
Nvotová recently informed fans that three local men undertook to remove the sign – first they poured water on the stone, then set it on fire and finally hit the sign with a hammer. They charged 280 euros for three days of work and, in addition, they asked for alcohol, specifically Tatra tea and pine.
The avid traveler announced on Tuesday that the inscription from the artist has been officially removed. “Done. The locals took it into their own hands and cemented a sign through Separ’s tag (signature, editor’s note) asking Base Camp visitors not to scribble on the rocks. Under the threat of a fine from the local authorities. This is a solution that is sustainable, long-term and correct,” she explained on Instagram, posting a VIDEO of men working on the stone treatment. You can find it at the beginning of the article.
She then evaluated her initiative, which lasted several weeks. “I am glad that this case ends and I sincerely wish all the best to all involved. Borovička and Tatra tea have arrived where they were supposed to. The money (280 euros) for cleaning the larger inscription is paid and on the way up to the Sherpas, the rest (500 euros) transferred to the account of a non-profit organization, the money will be used for the education of Nepalese children.” she explained.
Slovaks, however, wanted to see confirmation. “Several of you are writing to me to show that the money they raised from the collection for cleaning the stone really went to a non-profit purpose. I am attaching proof of transfer to the nonprofit Barefootkidz.org here. I’ve been taking care of those kids since they were very young. They call me mom, I would do the first last for them. If there are any doubts, feel free to write to me. You can do without swearing… it is normal to distrust and doubt. It’s even right” she pointed out and published the bank statement as proof. PHOTO can be found in the gallery.
