Chief Minister of Gandaki province, Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokharel inaugurated the collective exhibition of paintings 'Atmadipan' at Art Gallery of Gaindakot in Nawalparasi today.
Gandaki province government has been making plans for the preservation and necessary support for art and culture. "Art and culture play a significant role in economic prosperity", he says. "Painting has its own importance. There is no doubt", he added.
The Chief Minister also asked the artists to bring the plan, adding there would be full support of the province government on it.
Hami Kalakar, Tribeni Sahitya Pratisthan and Kalawati Art Council have jointly organized the expo from today till October 8.
According to Chairperson of Hami Kalakar, Bhim Sharma, 52 paintings of 17 artists have been kept in the expo.
Similarly, Litterateur Govinda Raj Binodi, mayor of Gaindakot municipality Chhatra Raj Poudel, deputy-mayor Bishnu Kumari Kandel, among others wished for the success of the expo.
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