Kathmandu, Aug. 24
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Nepal
Art Council (NAC), in collaboration with all four metropolitan cities of the
Kathmandu Valley, are set to organise the first-ever Nepal Art and Culture
Festival 2025.
The festival will take place from September
5 to 26 across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur.
Sagar Shumsher Rana, President of the NAC, said
that such cultural festivals are of great significance not only in Nepal but
also internationally, and the aim is to elevate the event to a global platform.
According to him, the festival is designed to attract both domestic and
international tourists.
Likewise, CEO of the NTB, Deepak Raj Joshi,
said that while Nepal is often recognised as a destination for adventure
tourism, this festival seeks to portray the country as a rich repository of
culture and heritage.
“We must preserve our unique culture and
promote the grandeur of our heritage worldwide. We believe that a festival of
this nature will not only increase tourist arrivals but also contribute to
economic growth,” he said.
Chairperson of the Festival Organising
Committee and President of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), Binayak Shah,
highlighted Nepal as a top destination for a ‘lifetime experience’, and said, “This festival, initiated under our
efforts to link tourism with festivals and cultural events, is expected to
contribute to the growth of tourism.”
Festival Coordinator Ayusha Shrestha said that
the festival, running for three weeks, will feature 40 different events.
Commencing with Indra Jatra, the festival will serve as a comprehensive
celebration of the Valley’s heritage, art, and culture.
According to the organisers, the festival
will feature cultural exhibitions, displays of art and craftsmanship, music and
dance performances, traditional cuisine, and opportunities to experience
Nepal’s living culture.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 25 August 2025.
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