JOMSOM, Oct 15: The inaugural International Mountain Art Festival (IMAF) will be held from October 18 to 24, 2024, in Jomsom, Mustang. The festival aims to celebrate the beauty and culture of mountain communities through various art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, and music.
According to a press release issued by the Kimff Foundation, international artists from countries such as Thailand, Poland, Romania, Bhutan, Indonesia, and Taiwan will join Nepali artists in showcasing their work. Notable participants include Direk Kingnok and Ekaraj WSP from Thailand, Iwa Kruczkowska from Poland, and Shreejan Rajbhandari from Nepal.
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IMAF seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration among artists, environmentalists, and local communities, emphasizing the ecological significance of mountains and promoting responsible tourism, the press statement added. The event is organized by the Nepal Tourism Board and supported by several sponsors, including the European Union and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
