Nepal Festival 2010 is an all-day event being jointly organised by NRN Australia, the Nepalese
Embassy, Canberra and the Nepalese Community Associations in NSW & Victoria. Nepal
Festival 2010 is part of NRN Australia’s objectives to promote Nepal and Nepali cultural
heritage in Australia.
After the successful launch of the Nepal Festival 2006 in Darling Harbour (Sydney) and Nepal
Festival 2008 in Melbourne and Sydney, the event is being organised again in Sydney and
Melbourne in 2010. Nepal Festival 2008 in Sydney was attended by 20,000 plus people and
Nepal Festival 2008 in Melbourne was attended by 10,000 plus people.
Festival Objectives:
published date: 06/07/2010
To promote Nepal and rich Nepalese cultural heritage
Introduce the Australian community to Nepalese Culinary Delights
Showcase trade and tourism opportunities in Nepal
Celebrate it as the day of harmony in multicultural Australia
To promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011
To celebrate 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relationship between Nepal and
Australia
Festival Features Melbourne
Official opening and attendance of festival by government officials
Live performance with Nepalese cultural music and dances, fashion parade
Food Stalls
Travel and Tourism Promotion Stalls
Exhibition of Nepalese arts and crafts, photographs and paintings
Nepalese Handicraft and other trade promotion Stalls
Sponsors stands to promote their product and services