KATHMANDU: A Nepal-Indonesia cultural exchange programme was organized in Kathmandu on Sunday night for the country’s tourism promotion.

Singers and performers from Nepal and Indonesia made their cultural performances at the event organized by The Last Frontiers Trekking Company in association with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and AMS Music and Entertainment.

For the event, a 13-member delegation from Indonesia had arrived in Nepal some days ago. Such events are expected to deepen cultural ties between Nepal and Indonesia as well as contribute to the tourism sector.

The Last Frontiers Trekking Company’s Managing Director Mingma Dorjee Sherpa said collaboration between Nepal and Indonesia is likely for tourism development in the future adding that more than 2 million Buddhists could be welcome in Nepal for their visits.

The Indonesian singers sang some pop songs and folk songs from Indonesia and expressed happiness for the opportunity to visit and perform in Nepal.