B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation
Established in December, 1991
Established in December, 1991
Strong cultural linkages exist between India & Nepal. This common belief influenced the very fundamentals of the foundation which main perspective is to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. The activities related to art & culture alone account for the major fraction of activities carried out by the foundation. All major activities of BPKF aim at promoting culture of both the nations. These include: cultural nagari, talk programs, conversations, poemandu, cinemandu, Kid’s programme, artist’s visit, cultural exchanges programme, translation of literary related books, etc. Activities related to art & culture lies at the heart of BPKF’s entire activities.
Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrated the 25th Anniversary of B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation on 17th December 2016 organizing an event at Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Kathmandu. BP Koirala India-Nepal Foundation was established in December 1991 under a MoU signed between Government of Nepal and Government of India. Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has endeavored to promote cultural…
BPKF supported the second edition of Janakpurdham Cultural Festival of SVCC. The two-session cultural event featured separate musical performances by teachers and students of the SVCC and singer Menuka Poudel, saree exhibitions, and a Mithila Food Festival curated by chef Santosh Shah. Janakpur Mayor Manoj Kumar Sah, Madhesh provincial assembly members, and other dignitaries attended the…
BPKF supported Echoes in the valley to organize a musical festival. Workshops on ‘Performing Strong’ at Nepal Vocational Academy and ‘Sampling Soundscapes’ at photo circle were conducted during the festival. The festival saw a total 12 live performances and 11 interactive sessions. The two-day festival drew over 5,500 participants. Over 107 artists performed in the…
BPKF in association with Gandaki Pragya Pratisthan and Pokhara Pragya Pratisthan organized a three-day Nepal-Bharat Sahitya Mahotsav in Pokhara. Saru Bhakta Shrestha, a celebrated Nepalese playwright, novelist, songwriter and poet and a winner of Madan Puraskar, inaugurated the programme. Around 500 people including prominent literary figures, academicians, and…
The Embassy of India in Nepal, in collaboration with Lumbini Development Trust and Lumbini Buddhist University organized the inaugural India-Nepal Cultural Festival in Lumbini on 8 December 2023. The artists from India and Nepal performed Cham Dance, Bharatnatyam, and Tharu Dance. Sukarma Band of Nepal performed a Sitar recital. A large number of audience including school children as well…
BPKF in association with Nepal Buddhist Federation organized a two-day talk/exhibition on Sambhota/Bhoti script in Kathmandu at Nepal Art Council and a one-day talk/exhibition at Lumbini. More than 150 people from different walks of life including monks from various monasteries, students from different community schools and members of the Buddhist community attended the event at Kathmandu.…
BPKF in association with Nepal Art Council organized an ‘Art Exchange Program’. Six –artists from Cholamandal Artist’s Village, Chennai came to Kathmandu to participate in a 2-day workshop. The outcome of the workshop was presented in an exhibition at the Bagmati Art Gallery at Nepal Art Council. The exhibition lasted for 2 weeks.
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Shivata Love Foundation organized an art workshop and exhibition highlighting the Gandhiji’s philosophy and saying at Nepal Art Council on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. More than 500 persons attended the exhibition which was lasted for one week. Twenty artists developed twenty canvas on the Gandhian theme and handed over to BPKF…
Embassy of India in Nepal in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation commemorated 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of embassy. During the occasion, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi was installed at premises of the embassy and was unveiled by the former Ambassador, Shri Manjeev Singh Puri. Famous Gandhian of Nepal, Ms. Bhadra Kumari Ghale graced the event with…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with South Asia Foundation-Nepal organized a ‘Khadi Fashion Show’ to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at India House. Models donned traditional Khadi dress and walked the ramp, showcasing the creative use of the fabric which was popularized by Gandhi during the freedom movement. The event saw attendance of Former Ministers,…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation has released the book ‘Sikh Heritage of Nepal’ marking 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji at Aloft Hotel, Kathmandu. During the event, Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank & Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri jointly launched "Commemorative Coins of Guru Nanak Ji minted by Nepal Rastra Bank. Prominent religious leader…
Embassy of India in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a musical concert with legendary flautist, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasiya on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day of India on 15th August 2019 at Army Officer’s Club, Bhadrakali, Kathmandu. Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister, Honb’le Upendra Yadav graced the event as the Chief Guest. More than…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation has been regularly supporting the celebration of International Yoga Day in Nepal. This time also BPKF supported the yoga demonstration programme at different venues. BPKF supported in purchasing yoga t-shirts and yoga mats for the demonstration of yoga organized at various places in Nepal namely Syangboche, Everest Base Camp, Janakpur and Embassy premises…
B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with South Asia Foundation-Nepal organized India-Nepal Folk Crafts Festival held from 30th March to 3rd April 2019 at Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu. The exhibition saw participation from more than 80 artisans/craft persons from India and Nepal. General Secretary of Nepali Congress, Mr. Sashank Koirala and Ambassador of India Shri…
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Indian Women’s Association, Kathmandu in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a Charity Music Concert of world renowned violin Maestro Dr. L. Subramaniam and famous Bollywood singer Ms. Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam in the Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The Programme was attended by over 1500 persons, covering…
BPKF supported celebration of historical Vivah Panchami festival at Janakpur. A Ram-Leela troupe from Ayodhya was invited. Thousands of devotees cherished their performances.
Embassy of India in Nepal in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized a musical concert by World renowned Tabla Maestro Padma Bhushan Ustad Zakir Hussain in Embassy premises on 27th November 2018. The Programme was attended by over 1600 persons from different walks of life-politicians, artists, musicians, literary persons, students and media. Ustad Zakir Hussain was…
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu along with BPKF organized a cultural programme on Communal Harmony during celebration of National Integration Week at the Nepal-Bharat Library.
Embassy of India in Nepal in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation commemorated 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with LED Projection depicting life events of Mahatma Gandhi at the front facade of Rashtriya Sabha Griha, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu. The event was inaugurated by the then Hon’ble Acting Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Nepal H.E.…
Embassy of India in Nepal in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized Hindi Pakhwada from 14th-28th September 2018. Hindi Essay and poem writing competition was organized. Mr. Gopal Thakur, former Nepali MP and Vishwa Hindi Samman Awardee along with Head of Hindi Department, Tribhuwan University, Dr. Sanjita Verma participated in the event as Judge. The award distribution…
Embassy of India celebrated International Yoga Day 2018 in collaboration with BPKF and Patanjali Yog Peeth on 21st June 2018 at Exhibition Road, Kathmandu. Thousands of yoga enthusiasts joined the event. On this occasion, BPKF published a book on Yoga-‘Yog Sandesh 2018’ in association with Mahamana Malaviya Mission, Nepal. The then Acting Prime Minister Shri Ishwar Pokharel &…
B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation, Embassy of India, in association with Image Ark organized an event “Listen, Hear, Speak/Her, Sun, Bol” on Saturday, 27th August, 2016 at Lakeside, Pokhara. The event was held on the sidelines of the Monthly Art Market at Pokhara. 2.Targeting mainly on reaching out to youngsters, the event included…
‘Ramayana Circuit Art Workshop’ has been organized on 12th and 13th of August 2016 at Janakpur. In pursuance of the sister-city relation between Ayodhya-Janakpur and Banaras-Kathamandu, the workshop saw participation from 5 Indian and 7 Nepalese artists. The art work included Mithila and Madhubani Paintings and revolved on the theme of the Ramayana. Participants…
An Indian classical dance show ‘KATHAKANSHA: A Night to Wish’ was organized on Monday, 11th July 2016 by Aesthetic Dance Studio in association with B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation at Rastriya Naach Ghar, Jamal, Kathmandu. 2. The Indian classical dance form ‘Kathak’ was performed by various dancers of Nepal. The dancers in the show expressed different stories to…
Shri Krishna Shah Yatri, an eminent Nepalese drama producer/director/scriptwriter presented the show of ‘Ramayan’ on 22nd June 2016 at Sarwanam Theatre. The show included the main events of the ‘Ramayan’, one of the largest ancient epics in world literature. Shri, Benoy K. Bahl, an eminent Indian Filmamker captured the whole show on his camera for making the documentary…
