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Coming Closer The British Council is organizing a week-long event to bring the peoples of the two countries closer By A CORRESPONDENT Come November and Kathmandu residents will have a unique opportunity to know about modern day United Kingodm, popularly known as "Belayat." At the initiative of the British Council, the British government is organizing the "Britain in Nepal Week" from November 24-30, this year. The event includes events such as exhibitiobn entitled "In Soccer Wonderland" by celebrated photo-journalist, a joint concern by British pop band "Network of Sparks" and Nepali groups and British Film Festival showcasing nine different contemporary British films. The week also includes law seminars, mock trial and human rights and cartoon festival. "The week will give an unique opportunity for Nepali people to know about the United Kingdom and interact with British artistes and experts," said Jayendra Rai, an official with the British Council in Nepal. Details of the program are being worked out, Rai said.
Coinciding with the event, Nepal-Britain Chamber of Comerce and Industry (NBCCI) is also planning to organize events including Scotch Whisky promotion ceremony and food festival, said Rajendra K. Khetan, President of the bilateral chamber. "The week will basically be a socio-economic gathering and is likely to be graced by a member of British royal family," he added. Since its inception 40 years ago, British Council is organizing a number of programs to promote people-to-people level cooperation between the two countries. Meanwhile, a non-government initiative, `Friends of Britain and Nepal Nepal Tourism Organization' (FBNNTO), UK, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) to work together to promote Nepal as an exotic destination in U. K. as well as to foster communication and cultural enhancement. "FBNNTO has been working to promote Nepal in U. K. by organizing programs including seminars, fam trips, exhibitions and publications," said Raja Ram Giri, founder general secretary of the Organization. "We seek support from all the tourism organizations and entrepreneurs in Nepal in our endeavors," he said. Established in 1998, the FBNNTO has 240 members, mostly the British nationals. Nearly 35,000 Britishers visited Nepal last year, most of them going for trekking. "Given the centuries old ties between the two countries and love toward Nepal among British peopole, there is tremendous scope for promoting Nepali tourism in Britain," said Giri. |
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