The Nepali Embassy in Brussels hosted a joint tourism promotion event with the embassies of Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka, bringing together about 100 guests from diplomatic, international and media circles. Titled “From Himalayan Peaks to Sea Shores,” the programme promoted the four countries and also introduced attendees to Nepali cuisine, including sel roti and choila.
Four countries join for tourism promotion
The event was organized by the Nepali Embassy in collaboration with the diplomatic missions of Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Its title, “From Himalayan Peaks to Sea Shores,” brought together the countries under a shared tourism promotion programme in Brussels.
The joint format placed Nepal alongside three other participating countries in a single event. The programme’s title highlighted the range of landscapes represented by the participating destinations, while its collaboration among embassies provided a setting for introducing them to guests in Belgium.
The event focused on tourism promotion. The available details do not specify particular travel packages, itineraries or announcements made during the programme. Its stated purpose was to promote tourism in the participating countries through a joint event hosted by their diplomatic missions.
Diplomatic and international attendance
About 100 people attended, including representatives of the European Union and the United Nations. Ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions based in Belgium were also among the guests, along with well-wishers of the participating countries and journalists.
The mix of attendees brought together international organizations, diplomats, media representatives and people with an interest in the countries involved. Their presence made the event an occasion for the participating embassies to present their tourism promotion effort to a broad audience in Brussels.
The gathering included both official and informal elements. Alongside the tourism promotion programme, guests had the opportunity to meet and enjoy food associated with Nepal. No further details about speeches, presentations or specific tourism offers were provided.
Nepali dishes served to guests
Nepali food was part of the event, with guests enjoying sel roti and choila. The dishes offered an opportunity for attendees to experience Nepali cuisine as part of the programme, complementing the event’s focus on promoting the country and its fellow participants.
The embassy’s collaboration with Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka made the programme a shared tourism initiative rather than a Nepal-only event. About 100 attendees, including EU and UN representatives, diplomats, well-wishers and journalists, took part in the Brussels gathering. The event combined that joint promotion with a cultural touch through the Nepali dishes served to guests.
