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Nepal-India International Friendship Concert

Posted on: November 21, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

Nepal-India International Friendship Concert was organized by Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Kathmandu, in collaboration with DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School, Kathmandu and Sanskriti Bharat on 21 November 2021.

2. The event was inaugurated by Shri Mahantha Thakur, senior politician and President of Democratic Socialist Party of Nepal, and was attended by Mr. Anil Kedia, Chairman of DAV Sushil Kedia Vishwa Bharati School and Mr. Naveen Kumar, First Secretary (Press, Information and Culture). In his remarks as Guest of Honour Shri Thakur emphasized upon the shared cultural heritage of India and Nepal and the significant role of young artists and students in promoting and preserving the age-old ties between the two friendly neighbours. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naveen Kumar, First Secretary (Press, Information and Culture) thanked the artists from India and Nepal for their scintillating performances and contribution to bringing the people of the two countries together through their art.

3. Celebrated artists from India- vocalist Dr. Ranjana Jha, dancers Ms. Yamini Sharma and Ms. Rijula Mishra- and Swajan Raghubanshi Group from Nepal enthralled the audience with thier performances. Young students from CBSE schools in India and Nepal put on display a cultural extravaganza.

4. The event was part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India's independence.

Embassy of India,

Kathmandu,

21 Nov 2021