Kathmandu‌ : On April 15, the "Charming Guangzhou Meets Nepal" city image showcase event was successfully held in Kathmandu. Over a hundred guests from government, cultural, tourism, and business sectors of China and Nepal, as well as local media and youth representatives, attended the event.

‌In his address, Wang Xin, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Nepal‌, noted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of China-Nepal diplomatic relations and the Nepal Tourism Year 2025. Over the past seven decades, China-Nepal relations have been rooted in the people, nurtured through mutual trust, and flourished through shared development. Wang highlighted the deepening cooperation between Guangzhou and Nepal in recent years across trade, culture, tourism, and education. He expressed hope that the event would further advance bilateral collaboration, open a new chapter of mutually beneficial development, and contribute wisdom and strength to regional and global peace and prosperity.

‌Du Xinshan, Member of the Standing Committee and Director General of the Publicity Department of the CPC Guangzhou Municipal Committee‌, emphasized Guangzhou’s role as a pivotal hub along the Maritime Silk Road, embracing the world with openness and inclusiveness. He described Kathmandu as a vibrant crossroads of South Asian civilizations, radiating vitality. "At this new starting point of jointly building the Belt and Road," he said, "China and Nepal stand side by side, actively exploring fresh opportunities for cooperation." He called for Guangzhou and Kathmandu to "navigate with trust as the vessel and innovation as the sail," jointly crafting a new narrative of friendly exchanges.

Binod Prakash Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal‌, remarked that the event showcased Guangzhou’s dynamism and Nepal’s hospitality. On behalf of Nepal, he extended an invitation to Chinese friends to explore the nation’s sacred snowy peaks and cultural traditions, while expressing hope for more Nepali visitors to experience Chinese cities. He stressed the importance of upholding peace, mutual benefit, and deepened cultural exchanges, urging both countries to pioneer new dimensions in tourism collaboration.

‌At the event, a promotional video highlighting Guangzhou’s urban charm was screened. The Guangzhou Culture Group delivered captivating performances, including the Cantonese opera White Dragon Pass and the acrobatic show Strength and Beauty, which drew resounding applause from the audience and created a vibrant atmosphere. A dedicated zone featured cultural-creative displays and Cantonese cuisine tastings, allowing Nepali attendees to savor the unique flavors of Guangzhou. Over 30 iconic photographs depicting Guangzhou’s transformation from a millennium-old commercial hub to a modern international metropolis were exhibited.

‌ The event underscored Guangzhou’s commitment to fostering cultural diplomacy and people-to-people ties, reinforcing its vision as a global city bridging traditions and modernity. The event is hosted by the Information Office of Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government, organized by China Center for International Communication Development, Guangzhou Culture Group, Guangzhou Restaurant Group, and MINISO, and co-organized by‌ the CICG Center for Europe and Asia (China Pictorial Publications).