Chinese New Year paintings exhibition opens in Kathmandu
An exhibition titled “A Propitious Life: New Year Paintings from the Collection of Shanghai History Museum” featuring traditional Chinese New Year paintings, has officially opened at the Araniko Gallery of Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Naxal, Kathmandu. The event is hosted by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, in partnership with the China Cultural Center in Nepal, and organized by the Shanghai History Museum. The exhibition is supported by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal and the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Sujata Koirala, former Deputy Prime Minister; Wang Xin, Deputy Chief of Mission from the Chinese Embassy; Naradmani Hartamchhali, Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts; and Zhou Qunhua, Chairman of the Shanghai History Museum. Together, the dignitaries cut the ribbon to mark the event’s opening. The exhibition is scheduled to run until January 31, 2025.
In his opening remarks, Zhou Qunhua highlighted Shanghai’s rich cultural heritage, inviting Nepalese visitors to experience the vibrant city. He expressed his gratitude to the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts and all contributors who helped make the exhibition possible. Sujata Koirala, Former Deputy Prime Minister also spoke at the event, emphasizing the longstanding cultural ties between Nepal and China. “Such artistic and cultural exchanges strengthen the already close political and cultural relations between our two nations,” she said.
The opening ceremony featured a fusion of Chinese and Nepali cultural performances, including traditional music, calligraphy, and a performance by Chinese children of Nepali and Chinese songs. Visitors have already shown great enthusiasm for the exhibition, with one attendee commenting, “These paintings are truly world-class, and I feel like I’ve gained insight into Chinese culture.”
Organizers hope the exhibition will introduce Chinese culture to the Nepalese public and serve as a bridge to further strengthen Nepal-China relations. The exhibition remains open to the public until January 31, providing an opportunity to explore the artistic treasures and cultural heritage of China.
