South Asia Foundation: India-Nepal Crafts Festival by SAF

Introduction

South Asia Foundation (SAF) is a private, voluntary development organisation formed in 1991 to strengthen people to people contact in South Asia. SAF works for all round development of artisans at the grassroot level, works with various State Government and Policy Makers, thus advocating policy that enhances the livelihood of the underprivileged at the policy level, works with various organisations in the South Asian region for the greater interaction and enhancing bi-lateral relations at the regional level.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Poster released for INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL

PRESS RELEASE FOR INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL by SOUTH ASIA FOUNDATION

South Asia Foundation set up in 1991, in association with Embassy of India, Government of India, Government of Goa and Nepal Tourism Board is organising first time ever, INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL at Nepal academy from April 27 to May 02, 2012. INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL is aimed to enhance bilateral relation in the field of arts and crafts between Nepal and India. Goa is the focus state. The vibrant Goa will be represented by 25 crafts persons with various crafts products. Goa tourism is also participating in full strength to explore tourism potential between Goa and Nepal. There will be various crafts demonstration, display of crafts products by master crafts persons and artisans from various parts of India and Nepal. INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL will open opportunity for craft exchange programme(s) between Nepal and India. Nepal has a very rich crafts tradition and this crafts festival will also provide a platform to the artisans from Nepal and India to exchange idea and explore larger co-operation. The INDIA-NEPAL CRAFTS FESTIVAL is also looking at the opportunity to tie up effective and comprehensive collaboration between Nepal and India for a larger participation in the field of arts and crafts.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

India-Nepal Crafts Festival by SAF

South Asia Foundation in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Nepal, Government of Goa, B.P Koirala Foundation and Nepal Tourism Board is organising a 6 day crafts festival in Kathmandu at Nepal Academy from April 27th to May 2nd.. Goa is the focus state for this festival where various states of India will display their craftsmanship. There will be pottery workshops conducted along with live demonstration of pottery, known to be the symbol of the most ancient civilization, will be the highlight of the Festival. Vibrant Goa, India displaying from its scenic to crafts and cuisine, will be an added attraction of this 6 day Carnival.
South Asia Foundation is pleased to invite all its associates to come and visit to this Festival to be a part. Entry is open for all and free.
This initiative is first of its kind in the history of India-Nepal cross cultural relations.

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