KATHMANDU: A Peace Art Workshop and Peace Ambassador Recognition ceremony was held at the Bhandarkhal Garden of the Patan Museum, Lalitpur on October 12.
According to an October 12 press release, the workshop commenced in the morning and was officially inaugurated by international delegates. Around 95 children participated in the session, with the Nepali organising team managing the art materials.
The event was organised by Colors for Peace and Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Colors for Peace Nepal, and coordinated by Young Picasso, the releases informed.
During the formal session in the afternoon, Ajay Deshar, Director of Young Picasso and Ambassador for Colors for Peace Nepal, highlighted that the children had beautifully conveyed a profound message of peace through their creativity. "These brilliant artworks will be exhibited across 155 countries," the press statement quoted Deshar as saying.
The press statement further mentioned that Adriana Grispo, representing Italy, said children's paintings could help foster peace. Patan Museum's spokesperson Sureshman Lakhe expressed his delight, at the chance to wish for prosperity and progress through art, as per the release.
The event also saw the presence of Colors for Peace Nepal General Secretary Mario Gallo and Colors for Peace President Antonio Giannelli. Giannelli shared an insight on the intersection of art and harmony while Gallo captivated the audience by performing a specialmusical chant, 'Peace, Peace, Peace through Art'.
Highlighting the long-standing diplomatic ties, Pratima Rana Pande, the Honorary Consul General of Italy to Nepal, extended her best wishes and commemorated the 66-year friendship between Nepal and Italy. Other notable attendees included Ajar Man Joshi, former President of Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Raju Rokka, President of Kathmandu Valley Heritage Plus, as per the release.
The highlight of the event was the Peace Ambassador Recognition ceremony. Over 100 children received certificates of participation. Additionally, letters of honour were presented to the volunteers, certificates of commemoration were awarded to the workshop team members, and tokens of appreciation were gifted to international guests.
The foreign guests also visited the Young Picasso office and announced several plans.