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Nepal Festival Held in Dhaka Promotes Cultural Ties Between Nepal and Bangladesh

The Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Society, organized the 'Nepal Festival-2026' in Dhaka. The event aimed to showcase Nepal's diverse culinary and cultural traditions and foster stronger people-to-people ties between the two nations. Nepal's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, highlighted the festival's role in celebrating shared cultural heritage, while Bangladesh's Minister for Cultural Affairs, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, expressed confidence that it would bring the peoples closer.

• The festival featured a 'Food Fest' with eight stalls offering authentic Nepali delicacies, primarily set up by Nepali students.
• Cultural performances included traditional Nepali dances and music such as Sorathi, Sakhiya, Lathi, Salaijo Jhyaure, and Kaura, alongside presentations by Bangladeshi artists.
• The event was held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and included speeches from various dignitaries, including the Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and the Chancellor of Pokhara Academy.
• The festival aimed to promote artistic, musical, and culinary affinities between Nepal and Bangladesh, reinforcing their multifaceted relationship.
• The event saw participation from government and non-government representatives, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Nepali community in Bangladesh.