Beijing: A musical and award distribution program was recently organized to promote tourism, art, and culture between Nepal and China. The event, known as the third SMS Nepal-China Cultural Preservation and Tourism Promotion Honors and Awards, 2081, was organized by SMS Music and Entertainment in collaboration with Changdongxi Guilin Estate Management and Guilin Elite Education Consulting, and concluded on Saturday night.
According to National News Agency Nepal, various artists from both Nepal and China showcased their talents during the program. Notable Nepali performers included Devika Bandana, Kamal Khatri, and the National Dynamic Art Group, who delivered special musical performances. Complementing these were Chinese artists who performed traditional dances and songs, highlighting the cultural exchange between the two nations.
SMS Music and Entertainment Chair Satyakala Tamang Lama emphasized the program’s role as a bridge for fostering friendship, culture, art, and tourism promotion between Nepal and China. Lama stated, “Our objective of bringing Nepal’s identity and voice to the international stage is being realized through this platform.”
Asim Rai, Chair of Thulung Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu, highlighted the long-standing historical, religious, and cultural ties between the two countries. He remarked on the strengthening friendship, saying, “From ancient Buddhist monasteries to today’s infrastructure and tourism partnerships, our friendship is becoming stronger, deeper, and more meaningful with time.”
Blang Xianfeng, Secretary of the Guilin United Front Work Department and Chief Guest of the event, noted the expansion of people-to-people relations facilitated by the program. The event also saw the presence of notable figures such as Lin Bin, president of the Guilin Cultural Volunteer Association, Zhang Gaolian, deputy director of the Guilin United Front Work Department, among others.
Everest climber Midna Dembe Sherpa spoke about promoting tourism through mountaineering and shared his experience of climbing various mountains above 8000 meters in the world 33 times. The program also recognized individual talents, awarding singer Devika Bandana with the Emerging Singer Award and Kamal Khatri with the Best Singer Award.
SMS Music and Entertainment Managing Director Thupten Gyalbo Moktan expressed optimism that such initiatives would strengthen mutual understanding between Nepal and China at the grassroots level. Moktan stated, “We are presenting our country’s musical heritage, art, and culture on this international platform.”