Kathmandu: National Assembly (NA) Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal emphasized the potential growth in the country by linking art and culture with tourism. Observing the ongoing National Fine Arts Exhibition-2025 at Naxal, Dahal urged the promotion of art and culture as a medium to enhance tourism.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Dahal expressed his satisfaction with the exhibition, which showcases paintings and artworks from all seven provinces, highlighting Nepal’s rich artistic heritage. He remarked on the exhibition’s ability to encapsulate Nepal’s artistic talent and emphasized the importance of publicizing and managing both tangible and intangible heritage to generate revenue and create jobs.
Chairperson Dahal recalled his visit to a similar exhibition last year and noted a qualitative improvement in the current exhibition. He stressed the importance of fine art as a significant part of Nepal’s heritage and advocated for raising awareness among Nepali citizens about its value, pledging his support to this cause.
The exhibition features a total of 650 paintings by 605 artists from 65 districts across the country. It also includes artworks representing various indigenous communities such as Tharu, Awadhi, Mithila, Newar, Parbate, Bhojpuri, Tamang, Raute, Dom, and Rai, among others. The exhibition is set to continue until June 14.