Orientation on Chinese language promotes tourism: Minister Pande

Kathmandu, June 6: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pande, has said orientation on Chinese language would promote tourism in Nepal.     

Minister Pande said it while inaugurating the seventh batch of orientation on Chinese language organized jointly by Nepal Tourism Board and the Chinese Embassy in Nepal here today. Knowledge on Chinese language further strengthens Nepal-China relations and creates a positive impact on tourism, he reminded.     

The proficiency and competence in language builds knowledge, the Minister said, adding that it is also a bearer of civilization, history and philosophy. Those learning Chinese language could work as a cultural envoy, he suggested.     

Moreover, the Minister viewed a translator in Chinese language also earns skills and secures employment.     

On the occasion, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, informed that the orientation was organized on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic ties. "I've attended the inauguration of Chinese language orientation for the third time since I assumed office in Nepal. Chinese tourists want to communicate in their own language. It helps foster quality service in tourism," he said.     

According to him, Chinese tourists also want to learn local culture and language, so the orientation on Chinese language helps in promoting cultural and tourism sectors.     

Officiating chief executive officer at NTB, Hikmat Singh Air, hoped the training would further enhance Nepal-China relations.     

As many as 240 tourism entrepreneurs and professionals have been trained on Chinese language since 2016.     

The programme has been running as per the agreement made during the visit of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in China.(RSS)