Nepal Tourism Promotion Program Held in Barcelona

Kathmandu. The 'Nepal Tourism Promotion Program' was grandly held in Barcelona, Spain.

The 'Nepal Tourism Promotion Program' was grandly held on Sunday, organized by the Nepali Janapragatisheel Manch Spain in collaboration with the cultural department of the Barcelona Municipality.

At the event held in the vicinity of the world-famous tourist destination 'Sagrada Familia', Nepalis dressed in traditional Daura-Suruwal, Dhaka Topi, and Bhadgaunle Topi, waving the Nepali flag, enlivened the atmosphere with unique cultural presentations.

Similarly, Nepali sisters adorned in traditional Nepali attire such as Chatauti Cholo, Gunyu-Fariya, Haku Patasi, and Ghalek, along with jewelry like Naugedi, Shirphool, Tilhari, Jhumka, and Bulaki, presented Nepali culture and identity. Children from the Nepali Pathshala Barcelona further enlivened the program with attractive dances to original songs and music.

Speaking on the occasion, Acting Ambassador of the Nepali Embassy in Spain, Purak Adhikari, highlighted the need for unity among the Nepali community and the preservation of cultural identity.

He mentioned that the Nepali community, which was small in number, has recently expanded significantly, and emphasized that unity among the Nepali community is now even more necessary.

Ernesto Carrion Sablich, a member of the Catalan Parliament, stated that such programs contribute significantly to unity, goodwill, and tourism promotion among the Nepali community. He pledged to always support the welfare of Nepali immigrants and wished for the preservation and promotion of Nepali language, culture, and traditions.

Vishal Dhungana, Chairman of the Manch, said that the program disseminated Nepali art, culture, and identity to the world. He thanked all participating organizations, the Nepal Tourism Board, the Nepali Embassy family, artists, and audiences, and expressed hope for similar support and unity in the future. Ganga Bhusal, Vice President for Europe and Head of the Organization Department of the Manch, mentioned that the active participation of Nepalis abroad contributes to Nepal's tourism development.

Dhiraj Sharma, General Secretary of the Manch, expressed gratitude to all participants and pledged to organize more effective programs in the future. Advisor Dinesh Giri said that the program provided significant support to Nepal's tourism promotion.

The Manch has been organizing such programs twice a year since 2017 on the occasion of the New Year and Dashain-Tihar festivals. Brochures and information centers providing information about Nepal's major tourist destinations were also set up at the program.

The Tamo Samaj, Magar Samaj, Mona Spain, Tamang Samaj, Newar Samaj, and Nepali Pathshala family presented cultural floats in their respective traditional attire at the program. The presence of a Newari Kumari was a special attraction at the event.

On that occasion, individuals who contributed to the campaign against the exploitation of Nepali rights and labor and to employment promotion, including Manch Vice President Keshavraj Kandel, President of Nepal Samaj Association Costablanca Kesarbahadur Thapa, and Sonal Pun, were specially honored.

The program, coordinated by program coordinator Govinda Adhikari, advisor coordinator Krishnahari Kandel, and patron Shyamprasad Khanal, saw significant participation from representatives of various organizations and the Nepali community in Spain.

The program was conducted by Arjun Acharya, patron of the Nepali Janapragatisheel Manch and Europe Secretary, and artist Samí Gurung.