A three-day National Art Workshop 2082 has begun at the scenic Chakhewa area to promote and develop the Mundum Trail, a culturally and naturally rich trekking route. The event is being held on canvas under the theme of Temke Maiyung.
Chakhewa
The workshop features 20 national artists who are illustrating the historical, natural, religious, and cultural elements of the Kirat tradition and Mundum Trail. According to Sanjay Bantawa, Head of the Department of Fine Arts, the artworks aim to showcase the myths and symbols linked to the trail. Bantawa emphasized that the workshop will help highlight the indigenous culture and support tourism development in the region. “The paintings will reflect both the natural beauty and spiritual significance of the Chakhewa area,” he said.
Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality Chairperson Saroj Basnet stated that the workshop aims to promote the Mundum Trail through art and reach a broader national and international audience. He added that the municipality is working in a planned manner for the trail’s development, in coordination with seven local governments across different districts.
“This initiative combines tourism and agriculture as our main focus. We believe promoting the trail through art will greatly support its development,” Basnet said. This year, conservation and expansion work of the trail is underway with a budget of NPR 19 million, co-funded by the Government of Nepal, the rural municipality, and the Swiss government. The workshop is organized by Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality, promoted by the Nepal Tourism Board, and supported by the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
