Eighth Chinese language training for tourism entrepreneurs to begin on monday

Kathmandu: The eighth edition of Chinese language training classes targeting Nepal’s tourism entrepreneurs is set to begin this Monday. Organizers announced the program during a press conference and inauguration ceremony held Friday at the hall of the Nepal Tourism Board. The initiative aims to further strengthen tourism and cultural ties between Nepal and China while promoting Nepal’s tourism sector.The six-month training program is being organized jointly by the Nepal Tourism Board, the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, and the Nepal–China Cultural and Educational Council. Around 80 tourism entrepreneurs and government employees are expected to participate. Classes will officially begin on Monday, Baisakh 28, and will run from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Mukunda Prasad Niraula, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chang Maoming, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board Hikmat Singh Air, Director General of the Department of Tourism Ram Krishna Lamichhane, Head of the Nepal–China Cultural and Educational Council Harishchandra Sah, Chief of the Chinese Cultural Center Liu Zhanping, along with officials of the Nepal Tourism Board and representatives from the tourism sector.Addressing the ceremony, Tourism Ministry Secretary Niraula expressed confidence that the Chinese language training would further deepen Nepal–China relations. He stated that language is not only a means of communication but also a bridge between cultures and people. According to him, knowledge of the Chinese language would help connect Nepal with one of the world’s largest tourism markets.

“I warmly invite our Chinese friends to visit Nepal. Language plays a vital role in tourism expansion and the promotion of international relations,” he said.Chinese Ambassador Chang Maoming described Nepal as a country rich in natural and cultural heritage and noted that it has become a preferred destination for Chinese tourists. He revealed that more than 11,000 Chinese tourists visited Nepal in April alone, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, and Himalayan trekking routes being major attractions.  

“The Chinese language training program has become an important platform for people-to-people exchange between China and Nepal,” he said. “It will help present Nepal’s culture, lifestyle, and heritage stories more effectively to Chinese tourists in the future.”Acting CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board Hikmat Singh Air stated that the training would help enhance the professional capacity of human resources in Nepal’s tourism sector. He emphasized that China remains an important tourism partner for Nepal and that Chinese language skills could create new opportunities in tourist services and hospitality.

“Language removes cultural barriers and opens doors to opportunity,” he said. “This training program will further strengthen Nepal China people-to-people relations and play a significant role in tourism promotion.”Harishchandra Sah, head of the Nepal China Cultural and Educational Council, shared that since the training program began in 2016, more than 280 tourism entrepreneurs have already received Chinese language training through its eight editions. He noted that the initiative has contributed not only to tourism industry development but also to strengthening friendship between the two countries.“This program is not only about teaching language but also about building a bridge of exchange and friendship between Nepal and China,” he said. “Proficiency in the Chinese language is becoming an essential skill for Nepali tourism entrepreneurs.”

Throughout the training period, participants will receive instruction ranging from basic Chinese language skills to tourist guidance, communication, and practical usage.