Cairo: A three-day photo exhibition titled ‘Faces from Nepal’ commenced at the Opera House in Cairo, Egypt, organized in collaboration with the Nepali Embassy. The event was inaugurated by Nepali Ambassador to Egypt, Sushil Kumar Lamsal.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the exhibition features 30 photographs captured by Egyptian photojournalist Yasser Ala Mubarak during the Mahashivaratri 2024 celebrations at the Pashupatinath premises in Kathmandu. Ambassador Lamsal highlighted the significance of the Pashupatinath Temple area, recognized as a World Heritage site, and noted that the exhibition provides a window into Nepal’s indigenous and ancient cultural legacy.
Journalist Mubarak shared his experiences photographing in Nepal, remarking on the country’s appeal to photographers due to its rich cultural heritage. He expressed hope that the exhibition would bolster cultural exchanges between Nepal and Egypt.
The embassy reported that approximately 100 attendees, including photographers, journalists, artists, representatives from diplomatic missions, and students, participated in the opening session and viewed the exhibition.