British Council Marks 10 Years of Protecting Cultural Heritage in Nepal and Beyond
Summary
The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund celebrates ten years of supporting Nepal and other countries by preserving endangered languages, traditional arts, monasteries, and indigenous food traditions affected by climate change.
Key Points
- The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund is marking its tenth year of protecting cultural heritage in Nepal and 18 other countries.
- Since 2022, the fund has supported community-led projects in Nepal to preserve endangered languages, revive traditional arts, and protect remote monasteries.
- Similar cultural protection efforts are ongoing in Bangladesh and Pakistan, focusing on museums, oral traditions, historic sites, and crafts.
- A capacity-building workshop will be held in Nepal in January 2026 to enhance skills and collaboration among heritage professionals.
