Kathmandu, December 13. A program for the promotion of Lumbini in Myanmar was held by the Embassy of Nepal in Yangon. The program was named “Interaction Programme on Buddhist Pilgrimage to Lumbini and Beyond”.

According to a press statement by the Nepal Embassy in Yangon, Ambassador of Nepal to Myanmar Harishchandra Ghimire highlighted Nepal-Myanmar relations, focusing on traditions, cultures, religion and other linkages. Ambassador Ghimire further emphasized on direct flights to be conducted from Yangon and Mandalay to Gautam Buddha International Airport.

While saying the situation is slowly getting normal post covid, he said places like Lumbini and beyond could be an attractive destination for people of Myanmar.

The event was attended by many representatives including Sagar Ghimire, President of All Myanmar Gorkha Hindu Religious Association, Nanda Ram Neupane, Patron of Myanmar Nepal Friendship Association, U Maung Maung Myint, Chairman of Bodhgaya Committee, Cho Mar Nwe, Head of Sales Department of Myanmar Airways International among others.

Moreover, Ambassador Ghimire gave a presentation on Lumbini and surrounding pilgrimage sites. He added different tourist activities like safari, mountaineering, trekking among others can be conducted during the tourists’ stay.