Indian embassy hosts musical evening to celebrate Dashain, Tihar, Chhath festivals

KATHMANDU: The Embassy of India in Kathmandu hosted a musical evening at its premises in Lainchaur on Thursday on the occasion of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals.

Organized by the embassy’s Press, Information and Culture Division, the event featured a range of Nepali and Indian folk music performances that brought the two countries’ distinctive musical traditions and cultures together on one stage.

Nepal’s renowned band Trikaal Tantriks captivated the audience with a blend of folk, fusion and contemporary music. The band showcased the originality of Nepali music while incorporating modern performance styles.

Similarly, Indian folk singer Vijaya Bharati and her group delivered a lively performance of traditional Indian folk music. Before beginning her performance, Bharati recited a Ganesh hymn while praising the glory of Pashupatinath. She added a spiritual and cultural dimension to the evening by linking religious devotion with musical tradition.

Bharati also brought to life folk melodies and musical traditions from different parts of India. She said she had performed in 30 to 31 countries and was delighted to visit Nepal. She added that she would be even happier to have another opportunity to perform in the country.

Earlier, Vashisht Nandan, head of the embassy’s Press, Information and Culture Division and spokesperson for the Indian mission in Kathmandu, welcomed the guests.

Deputy chief of mission at the embassy Dr Rakesh Pandey and Nepal’s ambassador designate to India, Dr Nischal Nath Pandey, attended the event. Similarly, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of various embassy divisions and prominent figures from the fields of art, culture, diplomacy, academia and journalism were also present on the occasion.

The Indian Embassy has been organizing events on various festivals and cultural occasions to promote mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties between Nepal and India.