School level art competition in Cairo

Kathmandu, Dec 23: The Nepal-Egypt Cultural Festival was organized in Cairo on Sunday with the participation of children studying in different schools.    

The festival was hosted by the Nepali Embassy in Cairo in cahoots with Egypt Supreme Cultural Council and the National Children's Culture Centre.    

Egyptian children participating in the school-level art competition held at the Children's Park in Sayyida Zainab Cairo, depicted Nepal's diverse natural, social and cultural heritage through paintings and wood work.    

According to the Embassy, the children participating in the competition created pictures of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Taleju Bhawani, Himal, Buddha, Kumari etc. depicting Nepal's art, culture, history, natural heritage and life.    

An exhibition and workshop on Nepal was also organized on the occasion. About 100 Egyptian students studying in different schools of Cairo participated in the competition.    

Ambassador of Nepal to Egypt Sushil Kumar Lamsal, Secretary General of Supreme Cultural Council of Egypt Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ajazi and Chief of Egypt National Children's Culture Centre Ahmed Abdel Alim jointly inaugurated the event.    

On the occasion, Ambassador Lamsal said that the programme has helped provide information about Nepal's cultural and natural uniqueness and Nepal-Egypt relations among the Egyptian children.    

Cultural Council General Secretary Ajaji and National Children's Culture Centre Chief Alim lauded the creative art of the participating students and expressed the belief that such programmes would continue in the days to come.    

On the occasion, Ambassador Lamsal handed over medals and certificates of appreciation to the students who secured the tenth position in the competition. The event featured Egyptian dance.    
On the occasion, a cultural programme including Egyptian dance along with exhibition of Nepali artwork and handicrafts were held. (RSS)