Kathmandu, Feb 24 : In a bid to promote Nepal's
tourism, the Nepali embassy in Cairo, Egypt organised a cultural programme in
an exhibition at El Sawy Cultural Wheel at Zamalek.
On the occasion, a video informing
about Nepal was played and various original and cultural programmes were
organised.
The programme took place on Wednesday and Thursday.
Similarly, the exhibition got
various stalls set up by different countries including Nepal showcasing their
original and cultural materials.
Around 375 foreign visitors visited
the stall set up by Nepal and keenly observed the Nepali objects, said the
Nepali embassy.
Materials like Nepal's national
flag, statues of Pashupati Nath, Gautam Buddha, rhino, and elephant, masks,
khukuris, karuwa (a Nepali traditional vessel) and materials identifying about
Buddha religion were on display.
Handouts and posters promoting Nepal's tourism
were also distributed. Nepali students and communities provided their
assistances for the cause.
There are around 300 Nepali
students in Egypt, according to the embassy.
Other participating countries were
Italy, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Palestine, Tajikistan, Portugal, Russia,
Vietnam, Yemen, Spain, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil,
Argentina, Thailand, Czech Republic, Dominica, Ecuador and Ghana.
Ambassador of Nepal to Egypt Sushil
Kumar Lamsal and government officials of Egypt visited the exhibition. (RSS)