Nepal–Japan 70th anniversary festival being held to celebrate friendship, culture and tourism
Summary
A special cultural festival will be held at Durbar Marg in Kathmandu on November 22 to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan. The event will feature Japanese band GODIEGO, Nepali artists and tourism-focused activities, with any surplus donated to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.
Key Points
- A cultural festival will take place at Durbar Marg in Kathmandu on November 22 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations.
- The event is jointly organised by the Government of Nepal, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal and Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
- Japanese band GODIEGO will perform in Nepal again more than four decades after its 1980 concert at Dasharath Stadium.
- Any surplus from the festival will be donated to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.
