Nepali ambassador to US Dr Shankar Sharma formally launched the program by visiting metrobus station at 44th Street, the embassy said in a press statement received on Tuesday. [break]
“The promotional program has been launched targeting US and other tourists visiting Washington during summer vacation,” the statement added.
The launching program was attended by media persons, local volunteers, poster designer Sanjeep Pradhan, singer Sarishma Amatya along with embassy officials. Around 15 million tourists visit Washington every year.
Lincoln Memorial Museum, Washington Monument, White House, Capitol Building are some of the major attractions in Washington.
“The poster displays cultural and natural diversity of Nepal. We are hopeful that it will be effective for tourism promotion,” the statement added.
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