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The "2025 Inaugural Himalayan Rim Regional Film Exhibition" commenced today at the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University.

The event, themed "Civilizational Mutual Learning, Technological Innovation" utilized a rich array of forms, including animated film screenings, craft workshops, cultural creative displays, and Cinematic dialogues, to bring an audiovisual feast where traditional Chinese culture seamlessly blends with modern technology to Nepal young students.

The event began with an enthusiastic opening featuring an AI-produced promotional short film, followed by the screening of 'The Spirit of the Mountains', an AIGC (AI-Generated Content) full-process animated short. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese intangible cultural heritage technique of "Quanxing Tuo" (full-form rubbing), the film showcased the unique synergy between artificial intelligence and traditional culture.

After the screening, the film's Director Pang Jia connected via video link to demonstrate the AI scene-generation process in real-time, while Producer Junyan Huang engaged in an interactive session.

Speaking at the inaugural session, Head of the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Tribhuvan University Dr Kundan Aryal shared that the department itself is transitioning into digital media in recent times, and planning to start the course of film studies soon. He added that such exhibitions are important to bridge the gap between people of two countries.

On the occasion, Nepali film actor Pradeep Khadka shared that Nepal wants to have cooperation with the Chinese film industry. “Himalaya is an open studio, while we have stories and emotions. Nepali films can be exported as a digital product across the world.”

Another actor Buddhiman Tamang shared that Nepali film can take inspiration from the Chinese film industry. His statement was echoed by the film Director Pradeep Shahi who expressed that art does not have any boundary, and has a universal form. Stating that he is highly impressed by the Chinese animation and technology, he sought cooperation from the Chinese film industry.

The inaugural event was attended by film actors, directors, film critics, journalists and students.

In the afternoon, the animated film 'The Legend of Hei 2' continued to draw many students. Utilizing its unique dynamic storyboard pre-visualization technology, the film vividly told a heartwarming story of harmonious coexistence between humans and "demons"—the personifications of mountains, water, wood, stone, and animals—conveying the ecological concept of the unity of nature and humanity and the co-existence of all things, deeply immersing the audience.

The subsequent "Blind Box Interaction" session brought the atmosphere to a climax, with students eagerly participating in questions and activities to win limited-edition film merchandise.

This inaugural stop of the touring exhibition at Tribhuvan University was widely welcomed by the faculty and students.

Many students expressed that through the screenings and exchange sessions, they not only appreciated the unique aesthetic style and exquisite production techniques of Chinese animation but were also full of anticipation for the prospects of bilateral cooperation in the field of digital creation.

The exhibition, organized by 1905 Movie Network, plans to boost China-Nepal cultural exchange and build a solid "digital bridge" for the youths.

After Tribhuvan University, the exhibition will move to Kathmandu University and Lumbini Buddhist University.

The exhibition will conclude on 21st December.

The building of Metropolitan Police Circle, Boudha, which was torched and damaged during the Gen-Z protests on September 9, was rebuilt with support from the local residents and different organizations. 

The policing services were delivered from the new office building from Sunday.

Inspector General of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki inaugurated the new office building on Sunday. 

Mayor of Gorkaneshwor Municipality Dipak Kumar Risal, Chief of Police Range Kathmandu Ramesh Thapa and several others were present at the event.

On the occasion, the speakers have urged the authority to book those involved in vandalism and arson of public property adding that CCTV footage could be instrumental to confirm the wrongdoers. 

Two elephant calves born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Center at Khorsor, Chitwan National Park, are to be sent to Qatar on December 17.

The two calves named Rudrakali and Khagendra Prasad, raised and trained at the breeding center, and sheltered in Sauraha Hattisar, are about to be transferred to Qatar. Rudrakali is seven years old and Khagendra Prasad is six years old. 

Dr Haribhadra Acharya, the Information Officer of the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, said that the two elephant calves are to be sent to Qatar on December 17, via a chartered cargo plane from Bhairahawa International Airport.

Acharya said that preparations are being made to send the elephants to Bhairahawa from Sauraha a day earlier after coordinating with the plane's flight schedule and assessing the road conditions. 

These elephants are going to be kept at Al Khor Park's zoo in Doha, Qatar.

According to Information Officer Acharya, two mahouts are also going to Qatar under the leadership of park animal technician Dinesh Dhakal, accompanying the calves. 

They will return home after ensuring the management of the elephant calves there.

Previously, Nepal has been presenting various wild animals such as the one-horned rhinoceros and elephants to different friendly nations as gifts. 

These wildlife gifts have been presented to strengthen the bilateral relations and to project the importance of Nepal's biodiversity at the international level.

Acharya said that this is the first time that Nepal is sending elephants as presents to another country.

The elephant breeding center, established in 2044 B.S. with 16 elephants brought from India, two from Myanmar, and two from Thailand, has so far bred and raised 68 elephants. 

Six of those born here have died. It is said 61 elephants have been trained here. 

Previously, Nepal has given 26 rhinos, 10 tortoises, one wolf and two leopards to various countries since 1985.

Nepal had expressed its commitment to gift elephants to Qatar during the official visit of then President Bidya Devi Bhandari in 2018.

Preparations are going on for the 27th Pokhara Street Festival to be held on the occasion of the New Year in Pokhara. To make the street festival a grand success, the organizers have intensified publicity in major cities across the country. The organizing team has intensified publicity in Dharan, Itahari and Biratnagar of Sunsari to invite people to participate in the street festival to be held from Dec 28 to Jan 1 2026, organized by the Pokhara Restaurant and Bar Association (REBAN).

The festival is being organized with the aim of promoting tourism, preserving local art and culture, and revitalizing economic activities, said Basanta Gautam, coordinator of the festival organizing committee. He said that Pokhara will be promoted as an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists throughout the festival period. The festival will include musical performances by local and national artists, folk duets, cultural tableaux, traditional dances, food stalls, handicraft exhibitions and various entertaining games, Gautam informed.

Coordinator Gautam said that programs like food festivals, tug of war, and talent shows will increase the special attraction of the audience. Gautam said that adventure sports competitions like boat race and waiter race, will be held in Fewa Lake. To make the festival more attractive and for tourists coming to observe, hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs will provide up to 20 percent discount on hotel rooms and special discounts on food dishes throughout the festival period, said Gopi Bhattarai, coordinator of Pokhara Tourism Year 25.

The organizer said that this festival, which is being organized with the aim of strengthening tourism, culture and local economy simultaneously, will help in introducing Pokhara’s identity at the national and international levels. To promote the festival, the organizing team is visiting places like Dharan, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Kathmandu and inviting people to attend the festival.