Nepal holds international cultural program on Sunday evening performed with Chinese, Nepalese and Sri Lankan artists to mark the 59th birthday of Nepali King Gyanendra.

The program, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, was held in the Royal Academy Hall at Kamaladi, downtown of Kathmandu Valley.

The Chinese art troupe, Yuexiu Children's Palace of Guangzhou, performed 12 items including dances, trio, wushu, and Urheen and Zither solos.

Likewise, Sri Lankan and Nepalese art troupes performed eight and three items respectively.

At the inaugural ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Sun Heping said the joint performance of the three countries' art troupes will further strengthen cultural relations among Asian countries and lift the friendship to a new height.

"I believe that the show gives all the audience a better understanding of the brilliance of artists' art expression from our three countries and it will set an example for the promotions of multi-cultural exchanges," Sun said.

Diplomats, high officials of Nepali government, journalists, students were present at the program.

Source: Xinhua