Nepal Embassy in Beijing hosts Nepal Photo and Painting Exhibition 2019

Published On: August 2, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Embassy of Nepal organized 'Nepal Photo & Painting Exhibition 2019' in Beijing on Thursday, making the 64th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China.

Several dozen 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 Embassy of Nepal in Beijing.

Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Leela Mani Paudyal shed light on the unique and exemplary relations of trust, friendship and co-operative partnership between Nepal and China. He also highlighted the important achievements made during the past year in further enhancing bilateral relations including the first State Visit to China by the President of Nepal in April 2019.

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

Chairman of China International Culture Exchange Foundation Zuo Zhongyi extended congratulations on the occasion of the anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China. He also expressed the hope that the relations between the two countries will continue to grow and flourish in the future.

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 had also addressed the function.

Around 150 guests including representatives of the Government of the People's Republic China, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic community, organizations and agencies related to art, culture and people-to-people exchanges, business enterprises, the media and friends of Nepal participated.

The program 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 August 7, the embassy said.