KATHMANDU, Feb 6 : The Nepal-India Ranga Mahotsav, a drama festival essential for fostering and enhancing friendly relations between Nepal and India, commenced today.
The six-day festival was inaugurated jointly by Nepal’s Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, kicking off on Wednesday at Rashtriya Nachghar in Kathmandu.
“This festival is crucial for fortifying and strengthening the bonds of friendship between Nepal and India,” stated Pandey during the inauguration, which was organized by the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama in collaboration with the National School of Drama, New Delhi.
“Through music and drama, we can bring about positive transformations in society, as these forms are powerful mediums for conveying impactful messages,” Pandey emphasized, noting that the Nepalese government is committed to preserving the art and culture of this Himalayan nation.
Nisha Pokharel, chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama, remarked, “The Nepal-India drama festival allows our artists to learn from each other’s experiences.”
Ambassador Srivastava added, “This festival highlights the shared culture of Nepal and India,” mentioning that such events further strengthen the cultural ties between the two nations.
The festival features six remarkable performances of plays from both Nepal and India.
Three Nepali dramas and three Hindi dramas will be showcased during the festival, which runs until February 12.
During the inaugural session on Wednesday, a Nepali drama titled ‘Gachhami’, illustrating the life of Gautam Buddha, was performed.
In addition to ‘Gachhami’, the festival will present two other Nepali dramas: ‘Katha Kasturi’ and ‘Joon: More than a Fairy Tale’.
The Hindi dramas set to be performed include ‘Mai Ri Main Ka Se Kahun’, ‘Babuji’, and ‘Taj Mahal Ka Tender’. (PTI)
