The Kathakali Dance was performed in Birgunj on Wednesday evening on the eve of the Indian Independence Day. 

The program was organized by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and India's Consulate General based in Birgunj.  

Nine Indian performers from Kerala performed this very popular Indian dance, which is based on the story of the Mahabharat.  

The event was attended by Minister for Sports and Social Welfare of Madesh Province, Pramod Jaiswal, Mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City Rajesh Man Singh, Indian Consul General Devi Sahai Meena and others. 

On the occasion, Minister Jaiswal said that the centuries old cultural and people to people ties between Nepal and India should be further strengthened and mutual goodwill and harmony should be established. 

Likewise, Consul General Devi Sahai Meena recalled the remarkable contributions made by Nepal in the Indian Independence Movement. 

He said India was committed to further strengthening the cultural ties between Nepal and India.