Embassy of Nepal organizes photo exhibition in Beijing

KATHMANDU: To mark the 64th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the People’s Republic of China, the Embassy of Nepal organized ‘Nepal Photo & Painting Exhibition 2019’ in Beijing today,

Several dozens of photographs and paintings by Nepali and Chinese artists were displayed at the Exhibition, together with traditional Nepali artworks and handicrafts.

The event also featured performances by Nepali students and Chinese artistes, according to a statement from the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing.

Ambassador Leela Mani Paudyal has highlighted the unique and exemplary relations of trust, friendship and co-operative partnership between Nepal and China.

He expressed the confidence that Nepal and China would continue to work hand-in-hand to meet the development aspirations of their peoples, and to attain a just, inclusive and peaceful global order.

President of Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal, Surendra Bhai Shakya, Seal Carver & Sinologist, Zhao Zengfu, Photographer Su Xue and Secretary General of China International Culture Exchange Foundation Wang Xuejun also spoke at the program.

The event was organized with the support of China International Culture Exchange Foundation, Foreign Affairs Office of Sichuan Province, Luxehills Art Museum and Art Sino Cultural Development Committee. The Exhibition will remain open for the public until 7 August, adds the Embassy.