Third Kathmandu Art and Literature festival kicks off at Imperial World School
Deputy Mayor of Budhanilkantha Municipality, who lit the ceremonial lamp, while senior poet and literary figure Tulsi Diwas graced the occasion as the chief guest.
KATHMANDU: The third edition of the Kathmandu Art and Literature Festival began on Thursday at Imperial World School, Hattigauda, offering students a platform to explore creative thinking, intellectual discourse, and self-expression.
The festival was inaugurated by Anita Lama, Deputy Mayor of Budhanilkantha Municipality, who lit the ceremonial lamp, while senior poet and literary figure Tulsi Diwas graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Speaking at the ceremony, Diwas emphasized the role of art and literature in nurturing sensitivity and creativity, highlighting the importance of connecting the younger generation with original works.
Deputy Mayor Lama praised the school’s efforts, noting that Imperial’s initiatives beyond the regular curriculum help develop students’ creative potential and contribute to producing capable future leaders.
Principal Junita Karki stated that the festival, now in its third year, is organized to preserve and promote art and literature.
A highlight of this year’s festival was the release of three student-created literary works: the Nepali poetry collection Shabd Bagaicha, the Nepali short story collection Udan Katha, and the English story collection My Pen, My World.
On the first day, seven sessions and a panel discussion were held. The panel, titled “Literature: The Living Voice Across Generations”, explored how literature keeps society’s cultural and intellectual heritage alive.
On the second day, Friday, 12 interactive sessions focusing on various aspects of art and literature are scheduled to engage students further.
