Kathmandu: The Embassy of Nepal organized a Nature Walk and Mindfulness programme at Casa de Campo, Madrid. This programme brought together members of the Nepali community in Spain and Spanish friends of Nepal in an initiative promoting well-being, community engagement, and appreciation of nature.
The programme commenced at Puente del Rey, where the Chargé d’Affaires Purak Adhikari, formally inaugurated the event. In his welcome remarks, CdA Adhikari highlighted the Embassy’s intention to make the Nature Walk a recurring initiative that fosters closer connections within the Nepali community in Spain while providing an opportunity to enjoy nature and promote physical and mental well-being.
A total of 35 Spanish and Nepali participants joined the approximately 2-kilometre walk, which concluded at Cerro de las Figuras in Casa de Campo.
Upon reaching the destination, participants took part in a guided meditation session facilitated by Anup Raj Shilpakar, who led the group through mindfulness and relaxation exercises in the peaceful natural surroundings.The programme concluded with informal interactions among participants over traditional Nepali tea, providing an opportunity to strengthen friendships and community ties.
The Embassy stated that future editions of the Nature Walk programme are expected to continue offering similar opportunities for community engagement.
