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Unveiling Nepal-China Cultural Bonds: A Documentary Screening of Friendship and Heritage

Unveiling Nepal-China Cultural Bonds: A Documentary Screening of Friendship and Heritage

A screening of short and long documentaries was held on Sunday at Durbar High School in Kathmandu to highlight the cultural and traditional friendship between Nepal and China.

Produced by China Media Group (CMG), the documentaries showcased various aspects of life in Tibet (Sichuan Autonomous Region), including the daily lives and traditions of Tibetan monks, the environmental conditions of the Nepal-China Himalayan region, border trade between Tibet’s Nagari Prefecture and Nepal’s Humla district, the modernization of agriculture in Sichuan, and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, the screening included content on Nepal-China heritage dialogues and the Chinese New Year Gala.

Durbar High School, located at Ranipokhari, was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake and later rebuilt with Chinese government support. Constructed by Shanghai Construction Group, the four-story school building consists of 40 classrooms. Nischal Adhikari, a teacher at the school, stated that the school itself symbolizes Nepal-China friendship and that the documentary screenings provided students with valuable insights into international relations.

Speaking at the event, Laxmi Lamsal, a journalist from CMG’s Nepali Service, emphasized that the Himalayan mountains no longer serve as a barrier between Nepal and China. She noted that rapid advancements in science and technology have greatly helped in understanding the world.

Referring to Nepal-China relations from historical to modern times, she highlighted figures such as Buddhabhadra, Xuanzang, Bhrikuti, Faxian, and Arniko, whose contributions strengthened cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Among the screened videos, one documentary featured a conversation between museums in China and Nepal using AI technology. In this segment, traditional masks from both countries “communicated” with each other, discussing their shared history and cultural heritage. Another short film depicted a historical dialogue between China’s Mogao Caves and Nepal’s Boudhanath Stupa, symbolizing the Buddhist connection between the two nations.

The screening also included content highlighting Nepal’s one-horned rhinoceros and China’s giant panda, as well as the cultural and historical significance of tea in both countries. Additionally, the documentaries revisited the ancient Silk Road and its role in Nepal-China relations.

A video showcasing the Chinese New Year Spring Festival, which was recently recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, was also presented. The previous year’s Spring Festival Gala was screened, featuring Chinese innovations, technological advancements, Kung Fu performances, and traditional Chinese arts. Children who watched the program were particularly impressed by the cultural depth and artistic display of the gala.

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