Embassy of Nepal Felicitates Mt. Everest Summiteers in Montreal

Montreal, Sunday, May 15, 2016

For the first time, the Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa organized a Nepal tourism promotion and the Mount Everest summiteers felicitation dinner in Montreal in collaboration with Consul’s Office in Montreal and Association of Nepalese in Quebec (ANQ). Mount Everest summiteers, entrepreneurs, media persons and ANQ community members joined together to on Sunday May 15th at Hotel Delta in the heart of downtown Montreal.

His Excellency Mr. Kali Prasad Pokhrel, Ambassador of Nepal along with Mr. Bernard Voyer, Honorary Consul of Nepal for Quebec welcomed the guests and honoured the mountaineers. Mr. Pokharel highlighted the activities of the Embassy and future plans for tourism and mountaineering in Nepal. Honorary Consul General of Nepal Dr. Kunjar M. Sharma shared his thoughts and promotion for Nepal Tourism.

The evening started with a formal session, hosted by ANQ Member Patrick Baral followed by dinner and Nepalese cultural program presented by Muskarin Khanal, Pratishtha Sainju, Sabina Sahi and Usha Mungrati. The Mount Everest summiteers were felicitated for their achievement and dedication to mountaineering in Nepal. ANQ President Yubaraj Bhandari thanked all participants, guests and The Embassy of Nepal.