Art exhibition held celebrating World Vegan Day 2025

Kathmandu, November 1: Over 40 animal lovers, activists, and artists came together today for an art exhibition titled Nepal Vegan Gallery 2025 to celebrate World Vegan Day.

 Organized by Animal Save Nepal, and supported by Utpala Café and Thrive Philanthropy, the event took place in the serene environment of Utpala Café, Bouddha, which is considered one of Kathmandu’s leading vegetarian restaurants.

The exhibition featured over 40 pieces of art that captured the many dimensions of veganism from the suffering of farmed and wild animals to the impacts of human activities and climate change. Each piece invited reflection, compassion, and dialogue about our relationship with animals and the planet.

The day was filled with music, dance, performances, and vegan exhibitions, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere that merged creativity with activism. Vegan food stalls from local establishments such as Loving Heart Vegan Restaurant, The White Lotus Vegan Café, and Vegan Food and Beverage House offered a delicious plant-based experience for attendees.

The event also featured a thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Art & Activism,” which explored how diverse art platforms can be used to promote compassion and animal rights.

Krishna Gurung, a graphic designer and musician whose works carry strong messages of animal rights, said he has been on this journey for around three decades after realizing that a vegan lifestyle is a beautiful and blissful path — for animals, nature, and human health alike.

Ravi Thapa, a traditional Thangka artist and the visionary behind the Nepal Vegan Gallery; Abish Man Shakya, a multidisciplinary artist who merges creative mediums to advocate for animal rights and awareness; and Sarita Rajopadhyaya, a celebrated actor, also utilized the platform to speak up for the rights of animals.

Through its fusion of art, empathy, and education, Nepal Vegan Gallery 2025 not only celebrated earth Vegan Day but also emphasized the growing movement in Nepal toward compassion, sustainability, and a plant-based future.

In addition to the panel, Raghu Aditya, author of the groundbreaking book “Sakahar Tarkadhar,” delivered a special talk on the philosophy of veganism and the importance of ethical living. His talk encouraged attendees to reflect deeply on how cultural and moral values can align with compassion for all beings.

“The motive of the event is to shine light on the suffering of non-human animals, highlight their pleas, and inspire people toward a compassionate lifestyle,” said Dipesh Shrestha, one of the organizers.

The Nepal Vegan Gallery continues to grow as a creative platform that connects art with empathy, encouraging people to imagine a world free from animal exploitation, a World of Animal Liberation. This is the third edition of the event and it continues to grow over the years, he added. (RSS)