KATHMANDU: As part of a government initiative to introduce Nepali literature to the international market, six Nepali books translated into the Chinese language have been launched in Chengdu, China.
The Chinese versions of Laxmi Prasad Devkota’s ‘Laxmi Nibandha Sangraha’, Bhisma Upreti’s ‘Himalaya, Sherpa ra Yeti’, Dhruba Chandra Gautam’s ‘Alikhit’, Sarubhakta’s ‘Chuli’, Dr. Raju Adhikari’s ‘Yasto Hos Jeewanshailee’, and Sulochana’s ‘Jeewanbaata Jeewan Sikaun’ were released during the Tianfu Book Fair on October 16.
Under a bilateral agreement signed between the Government of Nepal and the Government of China on September 25, 2023, a project was launched to translate and publish 25 Nepali books into Chinese and 25 Chinese books into Nepali. This project aims to bring Nepali literature to international readers while promoting Nepali creativity, culture, and life philosophy.
According to the PMO of Nepal, this government initiative is expected to expand the international reach of Nepali books, enhance literary exchange, and strengthen cultural relations between Nepal and China.
