Photo Exhibition 'Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen' Opens in Cairo, Egypt

A photo exhibition titled "Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen" has been held at the Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt.

The Nepali Embassy in Cairo stated that the photo exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the Cairo Opera House, began on Falgun 10 and will continue until Falgun 14.

The photo exhibition was jointly inaugurated by the Nepali Ambassador to Egypt, Sushil Kumar Lamsal, renowned photographer and photojournalist Ashraf Talaat, and the Chairman of the Cairo Opera House, Prof. Dr. Ala Abdel Salam.

Ambassador Lamsal stated that such exhibitions are necessary to strengthen bilateral relations between Nepal and Egypt. He mentioned that the art and culture of the two countries play an important role in strengthening relations.

Expressing gratitude for the continuous support provided by the Egyptian government to facilitate bilateral cultural exchange, he recalled the 'Faces of Nepal' photo exhibition held at the Salah Taher Gallery in July last year.

He stated that the exhibitions inform Egyptian citizens about Nepal's natural beauty, cultural richness, and social environment.

On the occasion, photographer Ashraf shared his experiences capturing various cultural aspects of Nepal over the years. He stated that his works attempt to highlight both the external beauty of Nepal and the subtle narratives that reflect Nepal's identity.

Expressing happiness at being part of the artistic collaboration between Nepal and Egypt, Ashraf thanked the Embassy for facilitating his visit to Nepal in January-February 2026.

The exhibition features 42 photographs taken by photojournalist Ashraf. The Embassy stated that these pictures reflect the daily life of the Kathmandu Valley and its rich cultural traditions.