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The Center for Nepalese Culture and Nepal Center UK has distributed the Himalayan Award during a ceremony at the House of Lords in Westminster, UK. With this award, 7 personalities who have made special contributions in the fields of culture, tourism, innovation and social work have been honored.
Kishore Kayastha (Nepal), Rubina Sharma (Belgium), Devi Garbuja (Portugal), Dr. Vinita Kapoor (India), Rajesh Regmi (UK), Sneha Shrestha (UK) and Sumant Batra (India). The individuals mentioned have been selected for their continued dedication to promoting cultural exchange and their commitment to the preservation and promotion of Nepali heritage.
The center said that the program was held with the aim of honoring those who show deep affection and passion for the global promotion of Nepali culture. During the ceremony, Baroness Verma, a member of the House of Lords, presented the award and narrated her personal experience of her recent visit to Nepal. She also mentioned about Nepal's rich cultural landscape and the potential to improve its socio-economic development. Among the
awardees, Sneha Shrestha, the first female barrister from the Nepali community in the UK, gave her views on the fascinating landscape of Nepal and its diverse cultural heritage. Sumanta Batra, an advocate from Delhi, spoke about his efforts to preserve India's cinema history and promote literature through cultural festivals. Greenwich Mayor Councilor Jeet Ranabhat, retired British Army Lt. Col. Tol Khamcha, Celestial Radio Presenter Parveen Smith, Rajesh Regmi and others spoke about their professional achievements as well as their commitment to cultural preservation.
Nirmal Thapa, founder and president of Nepal Center International, emphasized the importance of the Himalayan Award and said that this program will not only inspire extraordinary personalities but also motivate others to continue their work in promoting Nepali culture abroad. The center is also holding another cultural program in London on February 6.
