Portrait painting workshop concludes

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 7: A portrait painting workshop was conducted to immortalise the contributions of senior politician and historian Dr. Dilliraman Regmi and his wife Kalyani Regmi in Kathmandu on Tuesday. 

Speaking on the occasion as the chief guest, Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Naradmani Hartamchhali, emphasised the importance of internationalising the legacy of renowned figures like Dr. Dilliraman Regmi, an acclaimed historian and politician of Nepal, by linking such personalities with the field of art. 

He further added that organising such events is essential to ensure that future generations remember and appreciate the contributions of such historical figures.

Coordinator of the Young Scholar Award Committee and former Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, expressed that the event was organised with a distinct approach compared to previous programmes conducted by the library. 

He added that this initiative would help future generations understand Dr. Regmi and his contributions more deeply.

Seventeen artists participated in the one-day portrait painting workshop. 

The participating artists included Jeevan Rajopadhyay, Krishna Gopal Shrestha, Chandra Kumar Tamrakar, D. B. Yamphu Kirat, Dipendra Banepali, N. B. Gurung, Ashok Man Singh, Pak Bahadur Thapa, Bhim Shrestha, Kedar Dahal, Nabin Nalbo, Prakash Manandhar, Kanchha Kaji Bhasima, Tisa Shrestha, Kuldeep Jung Bahadur Gurung, Laxman Bhujel, and Manish Thapa Magar.

The Dilliraman-Kalyani Regmi Memorial Library has established the Young Scholar Award in their name and organises various programmes annually to reward outstanding participants.