Nepal Art and Culture Festival from September 5

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 25:The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Nepal Art Council (NAC), in collaboration with all four metropolitan cities of the Kathmandu Valley, are set to organise the first-ever Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025. 

The festival will take place from September 5 to 26 across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Kirtipur.

Sagar Shumsher Rana, President of the NAC, said that such cultural festivals are of great significance not only in Nepal but also internationally, and the aim is to elevate the event to a global platform. According to him, the festival is designed to attract both domestic and international tourists.

Likewise, CEO of the NTB, Deepak Raj Joshi, said that while Nepal is often recognised as a destination for adventure tourism, this festival seeks to portray the country as a rich repository of culture and heritage. 

“We must preserve our unique culture and promote the grandeur of our heritage worldwide. We believe that a festival of this nature will not only increase tourist arrivals but also contribute to economic growth,” he said. 

Chairperson of the Festival Organising Committee and President of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), Binayak Shah, highlighted Nepal as a top destination for a ‘lifetime experience’,  and said, “This festival, initiated under our efforts to link tourism with festivals and cultural events, is expected to contribute to the growth of tourism.”

Festival Coordinator Ayusha Shrestha said that the festival, running for three weeks, will feature 40 different events. Commencing with Indra Jatra, the festival will serve as a comprehensive celebration of the Valley’s heritage, art, and culture.