2018
3rd February 2018. Nepal Ireland Society and Nepal Tourism Board organized an event in Dublin as part of Experience Nepal campaign to showcase Nepal’s authentic food. The event was participated by Irish Members of Parliament Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan TD and Mr. Sean Crowe TD. The event was also attended by members of Nepal Ireland Society and representatives of various organisations based in Ireland.
At the event, Bhansa ghar, a local Nepalese restaurant served authentic Nepalese taste with Momo, Dalbhat Tarkari etc. It was very well received by the Irish Parliamentarians who were keen to know how the food is prepared. They showed interest in tasting more authentic Nepalese food in future.
Nepal Tourism Board, through its Experience Nepal campaign, is planning to market 20 authentic Nepalese food worldwide. The effort to globalize Nepalese cuisine is spearheaded by Nepal’s tourism pioneer Mr. Karna Sakya and his team, under the campaign named ‘Globalizing Nepalese Cuisine Campaign (GoNCC)’. The chief co-ordinator of the Experience Nepal campaign and the president of Nepal Ireland Society Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya said more food tasting events will be organized in in future in Ireland and rest of the world once the recipes for 20 Nepalese food are ready. GoNCC is currently working on the same and the recipes are expected to be ready for distribution worldwide in next few weeks.
At the event, a range of topics pertaining to mutual tourism promotion, trade and investment, collaborative humanitarian projects in Nepal, educational projects etc were discussed. The society’s General Secretary Mr. Gangaram Kandel welcomed the guests and society’s senior Vice-President Dr. Jane Fenlon and Vice-President Mr. Jivan Timalsina felicitated the parliamentarians with ‘khada’.
Also present at the event were Nepal Ireland Society Treasurer Mr. Prakash Mali, Executive Committee member Mr. Mike Winterburn, Nepal Ireland Society support committee member Dr. David Weakliam and Action Aid Ireland CEO Ms. Siobhan McGee among others.
At the event, Bhansa ghar, a local Nepalese restaurant served authentic Nepalese taste with Momo, Dalbhat Tarkari etc. It was very well received by the Irish Parliamentarians who were keen to know how the food is prepared. They showed interest in tasting more authentic Nepalese food in future.
Nepal Tourism Board, through its Experience Nepal campaign, is planning to market 20 authentic Nepalese food worldwide. The effort to globalize Nepalese cuisine is spearheaded by Nepal’s tourism pioneer Mr. Karna Sakya and his team, under the campaign named ‘Globalizing Nepalese Cuisine Campaign (GoNCC)’. The chief co-ordinator of the Experience Nepal campaign and the president of Nepal Ireland Society Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya said more food tasting events will be organized in in future in Ireland and rest of the world once the recipes for 20 Nepalese food are ready. GoNCC is currently working on the same and the recipes are expected to be ready for distribution worldwide in next few weeks.
At the event, a range of topics pertaining to mutual tourism promotion, trade and investment, collaborative humanitarian projects in Nepal, educational projects etc were discussed. The society’s General Secretary Mr. Gangaram Kandel welcomed the guests and society’s senior Vice-President Dr. Jane Fenlon and Vice-President Mr. Jivan Timalsina felicitated the parliamentarians with ‘khada’.
Also present at the event were Nepal Ireland Society Treasurer Mr. Prakash Mali, Executive Committee member Mr. Mike Winterburn, Nepal Ireland Society support committee member Dr. David Weakliam and Action Aid Ireland CEO Ms. Siobhan McGee among others.
Photos from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/H54DbX8ay3EMTMzX6Venue - Bhansa Ghar, unit 1, Saint Gabriel's Court, Old Bray Road, Kilbogget, Dublin 18, D18 A9Y6Date: 10th June 2018, Sunday
Three Course Meal - Starter - 6 Heritage Cuisine items - Main Course - Dal Bhat Tarkari - Dessert - Sikarni
Three Course Meal - Starter - 6 Heritage Cuisine items - Main Course - Dal Bhat Tarkari - Dessert - Sikarni
24th Jun 2018. At the initiation of the Nepal Ireland Society, Nepalese community in Ireland participated in the Flavours of South Dublin Food Festival that took place in Rathfarnham Castle Park, Dublin. The event was organized by South Dublin County Council. More than 8,000 local people thronged the event which turned out to be one of the highly attended events of such kind in Dublin.Amongst many other countries, Nepal’s handicraft stall was a major attraction with a huge array of traditional handmade items such as pashmina shawls, lanterns and bags. As part of Nepal Tourism Board’s Experience Nepal – Cuisine and Culture campaign, the stand also served Nepalese Heritage Cuisine - Wo (Lentil Pancake), Aloo Sadeko (Potato Salad), Rajma Simi (Fried Red Kidney beans) and Lamb Chhoyela for tasting. The visitors were enthralled by the colourful Nepalese Handicrafts and appreciated the taste of the cuisine.Another segment in Nepal’s participation at the food festival comprised of Nepalese Heritage Cuisine live cooking demonstration. This was done by Mr. Bal Krishna Shrestha, a Nepalese chef who works in Radisson Blu in Dublin. The fully booked Irish audience keenly observed the preparation of Bara (Lentil Pancakes) and Lamb Chhoyela (Lamb Salad). They were inquisitive and full of praise when the prepared food was served to the audience.NRN-Ireland co-ordinated the cultural performances at the event. Three Nepalese dances were performed on stage in front of thousands of local people. The performances from Nepalese artists were very energetic, the audience were seen dancing along with them, despite the language barrier.The president of Nepal Ireland Society and the Chief Co-ordinator of Experience Nepal – Cuisine and Culture campaign Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya said – “The participation in the food festival was very successful and meaningful. It helped to showcase Nepalese culture, food and handicrafts in Ireland”. Mr. Shakya added the society is planning to participate in similar other events in future to promote Nepal and many wonders that this country holds.
Nepal Stall: https://photos.app.goo.gl/J8TpVpZTnxvN4PQu8Nepal Heritage Cuisine Cooking Demo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UwPrzyXXR4t5dkVZANepal Heritage Cuisine Food Tasting: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oBP2svkTeupVBJrL8
Nepal Stall: https://photos.app.goo.gl/J8TpVpZTnxvN4PQu8Nepal Heritage Cuisine Cooking Demo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UwPrzyXXR4t5dkVZANepal Heritage Cuisine Food Tasting: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oBP2svkTeupVBJrL8
Photos from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2kn5H5DViWTuP2o96
2nd July 2018. The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Ireland Society and NRNA Ireland are jointly organizing 'Nepal-Ireland Day' on 9th September 2018, aimed towards promoting the campaign of “Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture” and enhancing people to people relations between Nepal and Ireland. The event will take place at the Farmleigh, Phoenix Park in Dublin. The event was announced at ‘Nepal Evening’ programme organized in Dublin on 2nd July 2018.
Gracing the ‘Nepal Evening’ programme as the Chief Guest, the convener of Ireland-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of Irish Parliament Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan said that she was delighted to see the growing link between Ireland and Nepal. She assured that the parliamentary friendship group would do its best to further enhance the ties between the two friendly countries.
The ‘Nepal Evening’ was also organized to commemorate first year anniversary of the establishment of Ireland-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group and unveiling of the Nepal Heritage Cuisine Recipe Book which was published as part of the Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture (ENCC) campaign. Nepalese restaurants in Ireland were handed over the recipe book and were requested to help globalize Nepal heritage cuisine through their respective restaurants. Irish Mt. Everest Summiteer of 2018 Ms. Louise Mcevoy and Irish trekker, Mr. Daire Rice successfully participated in the EBC trekking in 2017 shared their experiences and urged the audiences to visit Nepal to see the magnificent beauty of nature and experience the unique culture and warmth of hospitality. Similarly, Ms. Moira Lawson, Dr. Fiona Gallaher and Ms. Fran Lynch also shared their wonderful experience they had during trip to Nepal.
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a government agency for promoting tourism activities in Nepal, has launched its global campaign named ‘Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture’ to promote Nepal’s tourism. The campaign especially targets to focus on internationalizing Nepalese cuisine in abroad. It may be noted that the Government of Nepal has declared the year 2020 as the visit Nepal year whose target is to bring two million tourists to Nepal. The Experience Nepal Campaign will serve as a step forward for supporting the dream project of Visit Nepal 2020. The Nepal-Ireland Day on the 9th of September will comprise a cultural programme with performances from both Nepalese and Irish artists. The event will also include an exhibition of photographs taken by Irish tourists, Nepalese Handicraft Stalls, Travel Agencies and Airlines Stalls and various other activities and performances.
Nepal-Ireland Day is the biggest event in Ireland that commemorates the ever growing friendship and links between Nepal and Ireland. The event will be a showcase of Nepal’s culture, heritage and potentiality of trading hub as one of the top holiday destinations in the world.
His Excellency Ambassador of Nepal to the UK and Ireland, Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi said, - the "Relations between Nepal and Ireland have reached a new height further strengthening the bonds of friendship not only on government levels but also people to people levels. There are many sectors where Nepal and Ireland can collaborate for the mutual benefits of the people of both countries. Events like ‘Nepal- Ireland Day’ will greatly contribute to this cause.”
In connection with Nepal-Ireland Day 2018, President of Nepal-Ireland Society, Nepal Tourism Board Honorary Public Relation Representative for Ireland and the chief coordinator of ENCC campaign- Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya said, - "Nepal-Ireland Day, the annual event led by Nepal-Ireland Society, has established itself as a symbolic event to represent the growing relations between Nepal and Ireland. ”
Mr. Shakya said - “Nepal-Ireland Society has been actively working towards different activities to establish tangible links between Nepal and Ireland through h its various activities. The high level visits between the two countries, collaboration in education, technology, research and opportunities for trade and investments would also be instrument in further promoting the close relationship”.
President of Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) - Ireland, Mr. Nabaraj Koirala said that the association has been organizing different events to bring Nepalese community in Ireland together. He also mentioned that the association would be actively involved in organizing different segments of Nepal-Ireland Day to make this annual event successful.
Nepal-Ireland Society has been organizing Nepal-Ireland Day since 2013 with support from the Office of Public Works (OPW), Ireland.
More than fifteen thousand Irish people are expected to visit Nepal-Ireland Day this year. Organizers are desperately spreading publicity on social media through various channels with extensive advertisements.
2nd July 2018. The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Ireland Society and NRNA Ireland are jointly organizing 'Nepal-Ireland Day' on 9th September 2018, aimed towards promoting the campaign of “Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture” and enhancing people to people relations between Nepal and Ireland. The event will take place at the Farmleigh, Phoenix Park in Dublin. The event was announced at ‘Nepal Evening’ programme organized in Dublin on 2nd July 2018.
Gracing the ‘Nepal Evening’ programme as the Chief Guest, the convener of Ireland-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group and Member of Irish Parliament Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan said that she was delighted to see the growing link between Ireland and Nepal. She assured that the parliamentary friendship group would do its best to further enhance the ties between the two friendly countries.
The ‘Nepal Evening’ was also organized to commemorate first year anniversary of the establishment of Ireland-Nepal Parliamentary Friendship Group and unveiling of the Nepal Heritage Cuisine Recipe Book which was published as part of the Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture (ENCC) campaign. Nepalese restaurants in Ireland were handed over the recipe book and were requested to help globalize Nepal heritage cuisine through their respective restaurants. Irish Mt. Everest Summiteer of 2018 Ms. Louise Mcevoy and Irish trekker, Mr. Daire Rice successfully participated in the EBC trekking in 2017 shared their experiences and urged the audiences to visit Nepal to see the magnificent beauty of nature and experience the unique culture and warmth of hospitality. Similarly, Ms. Moira Lawson, Dr. Fiona Gallaher and Ms. Fran Lynch also shared their wonderful experience they had during trip to Nepal.
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a government agency for promoting tourism activities in Nepal, has launched its global campaign named ‘Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture’ to promote Nepal’s tourism. The campaign especially targets to focus on internationalizing Nepalese cuisine in abroad. It may be noted that the Government of Nepal has declared the year 2020 as the visit Nepal year whose target is to bring two million tourists to Nepal. The Experience Nepal Campaign will serve as a step forward for supporting the dream project of Visit Nepal 2020. The Nepal-Ireland Day on the 9th of September will comprise a cultural programme with performances from both Nepalese and Irish artists. The event will also include an exhibition of photographs taken by Irish tourists, Nepalese Handicraft Stalls, Travel Agencies and Airlines Stalls and various other activities and performances.
Nepal-Ireland Day is the biggest event in Ireland that commemorates the ever growing friendship and links between Nepal and Ireland. The event will be a showcase of Nepal’s culture, heritage and potentiality of trading hub as one of the top holiday destinations in the world.
His Excellency Ambassador of Nepal to the UK and Ireland, Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi said, - the "Relations between Nepal and Ireland have reached a new height further strengthening the bonds of friendship not only on government levels but also people to people levels. There are many sectors where Nepal and Ireland can collaborate for the mutual benefits of the people of both countries. Events like ‘Nepal- Ireland Day’ will greatly contribute to this cause.”
In connection with Nepal-Ireland Day 2018, President of Nepal-Ireland Society, Nepal Tourism Board Honorary Public Relation Representative for Ireland and the chief coordinator of ENCC campaign- Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya said, - "Nepal-Ireland Day, the annual event led by Nepal-Ireland Society, has established itself as a symbolic event to represent the growing relations between Nepal and Ireland. ”
Mr. Shakya said - “Nepal-Ireland Society has been actively working towards different activities to establish tangible links between Nepal and Ireland through h its various activities. The high level visits between the two countries, collaboration in education, technology, research and opportunities for trade and investments would also be instrument in further promoting the close relationship”.
President of Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) - Ireland, Mr. Nabaraj Koirala said that the association has been organizing different events to bring Nepalese community in Ireland together. He also mentioned that the association would be actively involved in organizing different segments of Nepal-Ireland Day to make this annual event successful.
Nepal-Ireland Society has been organizing Nepal-Ireland Day since 2013 with support from the Office of Public Works (OPW), Ireland.
More than fifteen thousand Irish people are expected to visit Nepal-Ireland Day this year. Organizers are desperately spreading publicity on social media through various channels with extensive advertisements.
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins said that Ireland and Nepal are geographically far away but they do share many common humanitarian values and culture.
Addressing the Special Ceremony on Nepal-Ireland Friendship Day, President Higgins said that Nepal and Ireland secured the membership of United National same day saying Ireland and Nepal share common views on many international issues.
He also said that Ireland and Nepal is contributor to UN Peacekeeping serving different conflict zone to restore peace and order. President of Ireland also said that Nepalese constitution is one of the best democratic and inclusive constitutions.
President Higgins also unveiled a poem of Irish Poet translated by ambassador Dr. Subedi in Nepali. Organised a special program to mark 20 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Republic of Ireland in Dublin, Nepali Ambassador to United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi said that it is a matter of privilege to welcome president of Ireland in the program. Ambassador Dr. Subedi thanked president of Ireland attending the program to celebrate twenty years of establishment of diplomatic relations.
Addressing the program ambassador Dr. Subedi said that Nepalese are small in group in Dublin but they are active. “There are around 3000 Nepalese in Ireland but they have been organising various programs to promote Nepalese culture,” said Dr. Subedi. Ambassador Dr. Subedi said that Nepal’s new constitution is one of the best inclusive constitution which guarantees democratic and human rights of the people.
Attended by large number of high level people from Ireland including chief justice, ministers and diplomats based in Dublin, member of Ireland’s Parliament also addressed the program.
Conducted by third secretary of Embassy Bhupendra Ghimire, President Higgins also conferred eight Nepalese Deepesh Man Shakya, Ganesh Prasai, Gangaram Kandel, Jeevan Timilsina, Krishna Kumar Dangol, Nawaraj Koirala, Rajendra Kafle and Sarada Khatri Pyatrik for their contribution in promoting and protecting Nepalese language, culture and music in Ireland.
This is a first such a public program organised by Nepalese Embassy in Ireland.
Source: https://www.spotlightnepal.com/2018/08/22/ireland-and-nepal-share-many-common-interests-president-ireland-dr-higgins/
Addressing the Special Ceremony on Nepal-Ireland Friendship Day, President Higgins said that Nepal and Ireland secured the membership of United National same day saying Ireland and Nepal share common views on many international issues.
He also said that Ireland and Nepal is contributor to UN Peacekeeping serving different conflict zone to restore peace and order. President of Ireland also said that Nepalese constitution is one of the best democratic and inclusive constitutions.
President Higgins also unveiled a poem of Irish Poet translated by ambassador Dr. Subedi in Nepali. Organised a special program to mark 20 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Republic of Ireland in Dublin, Nepali Ambassador to United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi said that it is a matter of privilege to welcome president of Ireland in the program. Ambassador Dr. Subedi thanked president of Ireland attending the program to celebrate twenty years of establishment of diplomatic relations.
Addressing the program ambassador Dr. Subedi said that Nepalese are small in group in Dublin but they are active. “There are around 3000 Nepalese in Ireland but they have been organising various programs to promote Nepalese culture,” said Dr. Subedi. Ambassador Dr. Subedi said that Nepal’s new constitution is one of the best inclusive constitution which guarantees democratic and human rights of the people.
Attended by large number of high level people from Ireland including chief justice, ministers and diplomats based in Dublin, member of Ireland’s Parliament also addressed the program.
Conducted by third secretary of Embassy Bhupendra Ghimire, President Higgins also conferred eight Nepalese Deepesh Man Shakya, Ganesh Prasai, Gangaram Kandel, Jeevan Timilsina, Krishna Kumar Dangol, Nawaraj Koirala, Rajendra Kafle and Sarada Khatri Pyatrik for their contribution in promoting and protecting Nepalese language, culture and music in Ireland.
This is a first such a public program organised by Nepalese Embassy in Ireland.
Source: https://www.spotlightnepal.com/2018/08/22/ireland-and-nepal-share-many-common-interests-president-ireland-dr-higgins/
The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Ireland Society, Nepal Tourism Board, and NRNA Ireland jointly organized 'Nepal Ireland Day' on 9th September 2018, to promote “Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture” campaign and celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Ireland. The event was a huge success with more than 8000 visitors.
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a government authorized board for tourism activities in Nepal, has launched its global campaign named ‘Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture’ (ENCC) to promote Nepal’s tourism. The campaign targets to especially focus on internationalizing Nepalese food. The event comprised of Nepalese cultural programme, Nepal photo exhibition with photographs taken by Irish tourists, Nepalese Handicraft Stall, stalls of Irish NGOs who work in Nepal, Nepalese ethnic fashion show, Nepal mountaineering talk programme by Irish Mountaineers and felicitation of Irish Mountaineers who have summited the top 10 highest mountains in Nepal.
Nepal Ireland Day is the biggest Nepalese event in Ireland that commemorates the ever growing friendship and links between Nepal and Ireland.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the convener of Ireland Nepal Parliamentary Friendship group and member of Irish Parliament Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan said she is delighted to be part of the celebration and reassured the parliamentary friendship group will be putting every effort to strengthen relations between Nepal and Ireland and also increase collaboration between the two countries in trade, investment, technology and other areas.
Nepal’s former Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil aviation Mr. Kripasur Sherpa, who came from Nepal to attend the event, expressed his excitement to see such a mega Nepalese event being organised in Ireland. He said there is an opportunity for Ireland and Nepal to collaborate specially in tourism sector to tap the economic benefit of the tourism industry. Former Minister Ms. Sherpa felicitated Irish Mt. Everest Summiteers Mr. Dawson Stelfox, Mr. Noel Hanna, Mr. Rob Mortell and Mr. Derek Mahon by offering Nepalese Bhaad-Gaaule Topi (Nepalese Hat) and a Khada.
The guest of honor Fingal County Council Mayor Cllr Anthony Lavin and Second Secretary at Embassy of Nepal London Mr. Lawa Subedi also addressed the opening ceremony. Also present at the opening ceremony was Military Attache at Embassy of Nepal, London Colonel Kumar Babu Thapa Chettri. President of Nepal Ireland Society and the chief coordinator of Nepal Tourism Board’s Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture campaign- Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya welcomed the guests and introduced the executive committee members of both Nepal Ireland Society and NRNA-NCC Ireland by calling them on the stage. Mr. Shakya also handed over invitation to visit Nepal from the Speaker of Nepal’s House of Parliament Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara to the Speaker of Irish Parliament Mr. Seán Ó Fearghaíl, to the convener of Ireland Nepal Parliamentary Friendship group Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan.
The mountaineering talk programme was attended by Irish trekking and climbing enthusiasts. Mr. Dawson Stelfox, Mr. Noel Hanna, Mr. Seamus Lawless, Ms. Jenny Copeland and Mr. Daithí Ó Murchú shared their mountaineering experience in Nepal.
One of the highlights of the event was the Nepalese Ethnic Fashion Show. Nepalese artists residing in Ireland showcased Nepal’s cultural dresses as the host of the event Ms. Alison Irwin read out a brief description for each ethnicity. A myriad of talented Nepalese artists performed at the cultural programme. A ground full of local people had their eyes glued to the stage throughout the day.
President of NRNA-NCC Ireland Mr. Nabaraj Koirala and Chief Public Relations Office and Vice President and Nepal Ireland Society Mr. Jivan Timalsina gave a vote of thanks on behalf of NRNA-NCC Ireland and Nepal Ireland Society respectively.
The Experience Nepal campaign will serve as a preparation for the Nepal government announced year 2020 as Visit Nepal year where the target is to bring two million tourists to Nepal in 2020. Nepal Ireland Society has been organizing Nepal Ireland Day since 2013 with support from Office of Public Works (OPW), Ireland.
Please click on the links below for images from the event:
Images Displayed at Nepal Photo Exhibition:https://photos.app.goo.gl/rFof4SUvZi3fobcv9
Cultural Programme:https://photos.app.goo.gl/A8Z5KvkhPYq1FRuA9
Irish Mountaineers Felicitation:https://photos.app.goo.gl/HG2rPJYKY5nVDREJ6
Cultural Fashion Show:https://photos.app.goo.gl/1wHRUTL1C1NmzVmA7
Opening Ceremony:https://photos.app.goo.gl/9w2HC4uYyhvLNP6V8
Atmosphere:https://photos.app.goo.gl/6JZt7r8T7gQkfFTJA
Mountaineering Talk Programme:https://photos.app.goo.gl/s6ci9cwBSqVkPp3x9
Certificate Distribution:https://photos.app.goo.gl/CQWmkRBueGi6xRqA8
Stalls and Nepal Photo Exhibition:https://photos.app.goo.gl/tzAFjHUpWjo5kzTC8
Advertising Banners:https://photos.app.goo.gl/vC1cAhdTfvWuW4SF8
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a government authorized board for tourism activities in Nepal, has launched its global campaign named ‘Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture’ (ENCC) to promote Nepal’s tourism. The campaign targets to especially focus on internationalizing Nepalese food. The event comprised of Nepalese cultural programme, Nepal photo exhibition with photographs taken by Irish tourists, Nepalese Handicraft Stall, stalls of Irish NGOs who work in Nepal, Nepalese ethnic fashion show, Nepal mountaineering talk programme by Irish Mountaineers and felicitation of Irish Mountaineers who have summited the top 10 highest mountains in Nepal.
Nepal Ireland Day is the biggest Nepalese event in Ireland that commemorates the ever growing friendship and links between Nepal and Ireland.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the convener of Ireland Nepal Parliamentary Friendship group and member of Irish Parliament Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan said she is delighted to be part of the celebration and reassured the parliamentary friendship group will be putting every effort to strengthen relations between Nepal and Ireland and also increase collaboration between the two countries in trade, investment, technology and other areas.
Nepal’s former Minister for Tourism, Culture and Civil aviation Mr. Kripasur Sherpa, who came from Nepal to attend the event, expressed his excitement to see such a mega Nepalese event being organised in Ireland. He said there is an opportunity for Ireland and Nepal to collaborate specially in tourism sector to tap the economic benefit of the tourism industry. Former Minister Ms. Sherpa felicitated Irish Mt. Everest Summiteers Mr. Dawson Stelfox, Mr. Noel Hanna, Mr. Rob Mortell and Mr. Derek Mahon by offering Nepalese Bhaad-Gaaule Topi (Nepalese Hat) and a Khada.
The guest of honor Fingal County Council Mayor Cllr Anthony Lavin and Second Secretary at Embassy of Nepal London Mr. Lawa Subedi also addressed the opening ceremony. Also present at the opening ceremony was Military Attache at Embassy of Nepal, London Colonel Kumar Babu Thapa Chettri. President of Nepal Ireland Society and the chief coordinator of Nepal Tourism Board’s Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture campaign- Mr. Deepesh Man Shakya welcomed the guests and introduced the executive committee members of both Nepal Ireland Society and NRNA-NCC Ireland by calling them on the stage. Mr. Shakya also handed over invitation to visit Nepal from the Speaker of Nepal’s House of Parliament Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara to the Speaker of Irish Parliament Mr. Seán Ó Fearghaíl, to the convener of Ireland Nepal Parliamentary Friendship group Ms. Maureen O’Sullivan.
The mountaineering talk programme was attended by Irish trekking and climbing enthusiasts. Mr. Dawson Stelfox, Mr. Noel Hanna, Mr. Seamus Lawless, Ms. Jenny Copeland and Mr. Daithí Ó Murchú shared their mountaineering experience in Nepal.
One of the highlights of the event was the Nepalese Ethnic Fashion Show. Nepalese artists residing in Ireland showcased Nepal’s cultural dresses as the host of the event Ms. Alison Irwin read out a brief description for each ethnicity. A myriad of talented Nepalese artists performed at the cultural programme. A ground full of local people had their eyes glued to the stage throughout the day.
President of NRNA-NCC Ireland Mr. Nabaraj Koirala and Chief Public Relations Office and Vice President and Nepal Ireland Society Mr. Jivan Timalsina gave a vote of thanks on behalf of NRNA-NCC Ireland and Nepal Ireland Society respectively.
The Experience Nepal campaign will serve as a preparation for the Nepal government announced year 2020 as Visit Nepal year where the target is to bring two million tourists to Nepal in 2020. Nepal Ireland Society has been organizing Nepal Ireland Day since 2013 with support from Office of Public Works (OPW), Ireland.
Please click on the links below for images from the event:
Images Displayed at Nepal Photo Exhibition:https://photos.app.goo.gl/rFof4SUvZi3fobcv9
Cultural Programme:https://photos.app.goo.gl/A8Z5KvkhPYq1FRuA9
Irish Mountaineers Felicitation:https://photos.app.goo.gl/HG2rPJYKY5nVDREJ6
Cultural Fashion Show:https://photos.app.goo.gl/1wHRUTL1C1NmzVmA7
Opening Ceremony:https://photos.app.goo.gl/9w2HC4uYyhvLNP6V8
Atmosphere:https://photos.app.goo.gl/6JZt7r8T7gQkfFTJA
Mountaineering Talk Programme:https://photos.app.goo.gl/s6ci9cwBSqVkPp3x9
Certificate Distribution:https://photos.app.goo.gl/CQWmkRBueGi6xRqA8
Stalls and Nepal Photo Exhibition:https://photos.app.goo.gl/tzAFjHUpWjo5kzTC8
Advertising Banners:https://photos.app.goo.gl/vC1cAhdTfvWuW4SF8