GHANDRUK, KASKI: A watercolour painting workshop has kicked off in Ghandruk of Kaski district from today. As many as 76 artists are participating in the five-day workshop which is being organised by the Nepal-chapter of International Watercolour Society. 'Attendees will paint, and interact and exchange views on the spot as per the programme schedule,' said Artnar Dogan, the Society Chair. As many as 156 paintings of 39 countries including Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Greece and Belarus are on display at the festival. Similarly, General Secretary of Society, Deependra Man Banepali, stated that the festival would help the artists unite and exchange the views on watercolour paintings. The artists could make their paintings by observing the panoramic sites of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountains from the spot. The event is also expected to help promote tourism in the country, he added. The workshop will conclude on November 10.