The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) organized a lamp-lighting ceremony at Maitighat, Kathmandu, on Sunday evening to commemorate those who lost their lives in the devastating Bhotekoshi flood one month ago. The ceremony was held as a tribute to the victims of the disaster and brought together representatives from Nepal’s tourism, hospitality, security and government sectors. Participants lit lamps and observed the occasion in memory of those who lost their lives in the flood.
HAN Leadership Pays Tribute to Victims
The tribute ceremony was attended by HAN President Binayak Shah, Vice President Dinesh Tuladhar and Secretary General Sajan Shakya. The HAN leadership offered heartfelt tributes to the victims and expressed solidarity with the families and communities affected by the disaster. The ceremony served as a moment of remembrance for those who lost their lives while also highlighting the wider impact of the disaster on communities and tourism-related activities in the affected areas.
Tourism Sector Representatives Join Memorial
The programme was also attended by Santosh Panta, Officiating Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), along with the Chief of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Police, representatives of the Tourist Police, and members of Nepal’s tourism and hospitality fraternity. The participation of representatives from across the tourism sector reflected the industry’s collective remembrance of the victims and its solidarity with those affected by the Bhotekoshi disaster.
Remembering the Bhotekoshi Flood Victims
The Bhotekoshi flood had a significant impact on communities and infrastructure in the affected areas, including tourism-related facilities and access routes. The disaster also raised concerns about the vulnerability of tourism destinations and communities to natural hazards. One month after the devastating incident, the lamp-lighting ceremony provided an opportunity for the tourism and hospitality community to remember those who lost their lives and acknowledge the hardship faced by affected communities.
Tourism Community Stands in Solidarity
The ceremony underscored the importance of solidarity within Nepal’s tourism and hospitality industry during times of disaster. By coming together to honour the victims, tourism stakeholders expressed their support for the affected families and communities while remembering the human cost of the disaster. The event at Maitighat concluded with a collective tribute to the victims of the Bhotekoshi flood, with participants lighting lamps in their memory.
