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Kathmandu, Oct 30: The Nepali Embassy in Brussels, in collaboration with the embassies of Bhutan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, organized a second edition of joint tourism promotion event 'From Himalayan Peaks to Coastal Shores' in Brussels on Thursday. 
T'he event brought together nearly hundred participants, including representatives of the European Union and the United Nations, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic cotps based in Belgium, friends of Nepal and the participating countries, and media representatives.
In the event, Nepal’s Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Sewa Lamsal, provided information about Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural diversity, adventure tourism, rich heritage, and wellness traditions. 
She also shared that Nepal plans to celebrate the year 2027 as the International Year of Wellness and invited participants to experience Nepal’s spiritual and wellness offerings. 
Deputy Managing Director at the European External Action Service, Dominic Porter, also the guest of honour, spoke about South Asian countries including Nepal and their engagement with the European Union.
At the event, Ambassador of Bhutan Tshki Choden, Ambassador of Sri Lanka Chandana Weerasena and Ambassador of Maldives Uza. Fathimath Dhiyana shared information about the tourist attractions of their respective countries. 
The formal programme was followed by cultural performances showcasing the unique traditions of each participating countries. 
Nepal's Lakhc dance, accompanied by traditional Dhime musical instruments captured the attention of the participants. 
At the event, Ncpal and the other co-organizing countries had set up dedicated tourism promotion stalls to showcase their respective destinations.
In the Nepali section, tourism-related brochures, posters, maps, Mithila art and handicraft items, as well as Nepali products like pashmina, tea, and coffee were displayed. 
Audiovisual materials related to Nepali tourism were also showcased. 
Participants showed special interest in the Nepali tourism section and gathered information from embassy representatives about visiting Nepal and its major tourist destinations. 
All four countries presented their traditional dishes at the event. 
Each country presented two types of dishes, with Nepal showcasing Sel Roti and Chhoila. 
Both peculiar foods were received and enjoyed by the participants.