B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation
Established in December, 1991
Established in December, 1991
Strong cultural linkages exist between India & Nepal. This common belief influenced the very fundamentals of the foundation whose main perspective is to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. The activities related to art & culture alone account for the major fraction of activities carried out by the foundation. All major activities of BPKF aim at promoting culture of both the nations. These include: cultural nagari, talk programs, conversations, poemandu, cinemandu, Kid’s programme, artist’s visit, cultural exchanges programme, translation of literary related books, etc. Activities related to art & culture lies at the heart of BPKF’s entire activities.
Ambassador Naveen Srivastava, Minister of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Hon'ble Sudan Kirati, and CM Lumbini, Hon'ble Dilli Bahadur Chaudhary jointly inaugurated an exhibition of photographs by Benoy K. Behl as part of the on-going inaugural India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini. The exhibition featured stunning photos of Buddhist heritage sites. Ambassador Naveen Srivastava,…
The Embassy of India in Nepal, in collaboration with Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University organized the inaugural India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini on 8 December 2023. The artists from India and Nepal performed Cham Dance, Bharatnatyam, and Tharu Dance. Sukarma Band of Nepal performed a Sitar recital. A large number of audience including school children as well…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Shivata Love Foundation organized an art workshop and exhibition highlighting the Gandhiji’s philosophy and saying at Nepal Art Council on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. More than 500 persons attended the exhibition which was lasted for one week. Twenty artists developed twenty canvas on the Gandhian theme and handed over to BPKF…
Embassy of India in Nepal in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation commemorated 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of embassy. During the occasion, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed at premises of the embassy and was unveiled by the former Ambassador, Shri Manjeev Singh Puri. Famous Gandhian of Nepal, Ms. Bhadra Kumari Ghale graced the event with…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with South Asia Foundation-Nepal organized a ‘Khadi Fashion Show’ to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at India House. Models donned traditional Khadi dress and walked the ramp, showcasing the creative use of the fabric which was popularized by Gandhi during the freedom movement. The event saw attendance of Former Ministers,…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation has released the book ‘Sikh Heritage of Nepal’ marking 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji at Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. During the event, Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank & Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri jointly launched "Commemorative Coins of Guru Nanak Ji minted by Nepal Rastra Bank. Prominent religious leader…
Embassy of India in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a musical concert with legendary flautist, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasiya on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day of India on 15th August 2019 at Army Officer’s Club, Bhadrakali, Kathmandu. Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister, Honb’le Upendra Yadav graced the event as the Chief Guest. More than…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation has been regularly supporting the celebration of International Yoga Day in Nepal. This time also BPKF supported the yoga demonstration programme at different venues. BPKF supported in purchasing yoga t-shirts and yoga mats for the demonstration of yoga organized at various places in Nepal namely Syangboche, Everest Base Camp, Janakpur and Embassy premises…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with South Asia Foundation-Nepal organized India-Nepal Folk Crafts Festival held from 30th March to 3rd April 2019 at Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu. The exhibition saw participation from more than 80 artisans/craft persons from India and Nepal. General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Mr. Sashank Koirala and Ambassador of India Shri…
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Indian Women’s Association, Kathmandu in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a Charity Music Concert of world renowned violin Maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam and famous Bollywood singer Ms. Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam in the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The Programme was attended by over 1500 persons, covering…
