KATHMANDU, March 15: Minister for Education of Bangladesh Dr Dipu Moni, MP, and Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari jointly inaugurated the five-day-long Nepal-Bangladesh Art and Culture Festival 2023 on Tuesday evening amidst a special ceremony held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.
The festival organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Nepal and Bangladesh is being held from 14-18 March 2023 by the Embassy in collaboration with the Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Society with the support of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
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Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Bhandari underscored the close cultural and linguistic linkages that serve as the foundation of Nepal-Bangladesh friendship. He expressed hope that the Festival would be instrumental in further cementing the artistic and cultural bonds between the two countries.
Chief Guest of the event, Dr. Dipu Moni, MP, appreciated the efforts made by both sides to promote rich and vibrant art and cultural heritages and highlighted the importance of cultural exchanges to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by over 250 guests including diplomats, artists, scholars, students, and people from all walks of life. The festival includes a five-day long painting and photography exhibition that will showcase the artworks from Nepal and Bangladesh at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. A total of 52 artworks of 33 Nepali artists and over 80 artworks of 50 Bangladeshi artists will be on display during the exhibition.
A cultural show including the performances by artists from both countries will be held on 15 March 2023. The closing ceremony of the Festival will be held on 18 March 2023 at Jatiya Chitrashala Plaza Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.