The “Nepal Festival 2025” held in Canberra, Australia, was successfully completed. The festival, aimed at promoting Nepali art, culture, traditional attire, cuisine, and tourism, transformed the capital into a Nepali hub. The highly anticipated ‘Nepal Festival 2025’ successfully concluded in Canberra, showcasing Nepal’s rich culture, traditions, and tourism potential to a global audience. Organized by the Nepalese diaspora with support from various local and international organizations, the festival served as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and community engagement.
The event, held at Commonwealth Park, began with a morning procession from Civic’s Garima Place at 10:30 AM, which circled the city before concluding at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. The procession featured traditional Panchabaja, Lakhe dance, and Kumari dance. The event saw the notable presence of Nepal’s Ambassador to Australia, Chitralekha Yadav, and representatives from various Nepali organizations in Australia, as well as local Australians.
The lively ‘Nepal Festival 2025’ successfully wrapped up in Canberra, highlighting Nepalese culture, heritage, and traditions to a diverse crowd. Organized by the Nepalese community in Australia, the festival drew thousands of attendees, including dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and tourists. The event served as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange, fostering a deeper appreciation of Nepal’s rich traditions among locals and international visitors.
The event featured a variety of performances, including traditional Nepali folk dances, live music, and artistic displays reflecting Nepal’s diverse heritage. Renowned artists and performers captivated the audience with their outstanding presentations, drawing significant interest from both the Nepalese community and Australian locals. One of the festival’s key highlights was its emphasis on Nepal’s tourism promotion, with dedicated stalls offering insights into Nepal’s scenic landscapes, adventure tourism, and spiritual destinations. Representatives from Nepal’s tourism sector actively engaged with visitors, encouraging them to explore Nepal as their next travel destination. Dignitaries from Nepal and Australia attended the festival, further strengthening the bilateral cultural ties between the two nations.
The event featured traditional dances, musical performances, authentic Nepali cuisine, and exhibitions promoting Nepal’s tourism and cultural richness. It served as a significant platform to strengthen cultural ties between Nepal and Australia while highlighting Nepal as a must-visit travel destination. With overwhelming participation and enthusiasm, the festival once again proved to be a key event for fostering Nepalese identity and promoting tourism abroad.
The formal ceremony, hosted by Ambassador Yadav, included high-ranking officials such as Australian Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, MP David Smith, heads of diplomatic missions, Multicultural Minister of the Australian Capital Territory, Michael Petterson, and Transport Minister Chris Steel.
The festival featured cultural performances, exhibitions showcasing Nepali art and culture, food stalls offering Nepali cuisine, and a children’s art competition. Since 2009, the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Australia has been organizing the Nepal Festival, as shared by NRNA President Anil Pokharel, as part of an initiative to promote Nepali identity globally. Ambassador Yadav expressed pride in the Nepali community in Canberra, noting that they have brought pride to Nepal and Nepali people worldwide.
Addressing the audience, officials emphasized the importance of such events in fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting tourism. In addition to cultural performances, the festival included traditional Nepali cuisine, allowing attendees to experience authentic flavors of Nepal. Food stalls offering popular dishes like momo, sel roti, and dal bhat attracted large crowds, adding a culinary delight to the celebration. The ‘Nepal Festival 2025’ in Canberra concluded on a high note, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation of Nepalese culture and a greater interest in visiting Nepal. The event once again proved to be an effective medium for promoting Nepal as a must-visit destination while strengthening the bond between Nepalese and Australian communities.
