Organized by
Gairidhara, Kathmandu.

Organized by

Nepal-China Friendship Forum
April 27, 2023

Background

The World Sinology Council of Beijing Language and Culture University was established in Beijing on July 20, 2022, and the executive body of the council, the World Sinology Center, was established in Qingdao on August 8. At present, the World Council of Sinologists has brought together 115 outstanding Sinologists and translators from 61 countries, covering the top ten language and cultural regions along the “Belt and Road” including Arabic, Spanish, Russian, French, and Persian.

In order to further promote the development of sinology and Chinese studies, and strengthen the interaction and exchange of experts from China and Mongolia, Beijing Language and Culture University, jointly with Nepal-China Friendship Forum, intends to hold the establishment ceremony of Council of Sinologists- Nepal, aiming at creating a good start for the future cooperation between the two countries in the cultural field.

Tentative Program Agenda

Time (NST)

Details

14:00 PM to 14:05 PM

Welcome note and Program Detail

Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma, Chairman, Nepal China Friendship Forum (NCFF), Kathmandu

14:05 PM to 14:15 PM


14:15 PM to 14:25 PM


14:25 PM to 14:35 PM



14:35 PM to 14:45 PM


14:45 PM to 14:55 PM



14:55 PM to 15:05 PM





15:05 PM to 15:25 PM

Remarks from Mrs. Bimala Dahal, Sinologist


Remarks from Representative of Sajha Prakshan.


Speech by the High Level Dignitaries from  Beijing Language and Culture University (Online Remarks via zoom)


Speech by the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal (To be Confirmed)


Speech by the Nepalese Ambassador to China (Online Remarks via zoom) (To be Confirmed)


Chair of the Session
Remarks by The dean of the Pokhara University delivered a speech and announced the establishment of the Council of Sinologists- Nepal


Host of the program introduces members of the council

                                           &

Discussion on the work to be carried out after the establishment of the Council

15:25 PM to 15:30 PM

Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Topic 1: Establish a database of Nepali Sinologists. Collect and organize the academic works, translated works, and academic papers of all sinologists and sinologists of Nepal, and build a database of Nepali sinologists.

Topic 2: Introduction to Chinese Course at Pokhara University

Topic 3: Collaboration with Sajha Prakashan for book translation (Publication House)

List of Sinologists

Sno

Name

Affiliated Institute

Position

1

Dr. Kalyan Raj Sharma

Nepal-China Friendship Forum

Chairman

2

Mr. Mahendra Subedi

 

Senior Journalist

3

Dr. Thakur Bhatta

Kathmandu University

Researcher

4

Mr. Anoop Ranjan Bhattarai

Nepal China Executive Councils

Chairman

5

Mr. Opendra Sharma

 

Researcher

6

Mr. Saroj Sharma

 

Researcher

8

Mr. Devi Prasad Bhandari

 

Researcher

9

Dr. Upendra Baral

Institute of Fundamental Research and Studies

President

10

Dr. Shalik Ram Sigdel

 

Researcher

11

Mr.Bhoj Raj Paudel

SAWTEE

Researcher

12

Mr. Ram Naresh Yadav

Conficious Center, Tribhuvan University

Researcher

13

Mr. Kiran Gautam

Current Publication

Managing Director

14

Mr. Aneesh Malla

Kathmandu University

Lecturer

15

Mrs. Susheela 

Conficious Center, Kathmandu University

Researcher

16

Mrs. Aneeka Rajbhandari

Arniko Project

 

17

Mr Madan Regmi 

 

Poet

18

Mr. Upendra Gautam

  

19

Mr. Tanka Prasad Karki

  

20

Mr. Shambhu Ram Simkhada

  

21

Mrs. Ninu Chapagain

  

22

Mr. Buddhi Prasad Sharma

  

23

Mr. Rupak Sapkota

  

24

Mr. Khadka Kumar

  

25

Mr. Pradeep KC

  

26

Mr. Sarbottam Shrestha

  

27

Mr. Rakesh Tamrakar

  

Outcomes

The outcome of the Establishment Ceremony of the Council of Sinologists-Nepal includes:

The establishment ceremony marks the official inception of the Council of Sinologists-Nepal, signifying the beginning of a dedicated body for fostering Sinology and Chinese studies within Nepal.

The event likely facilitated interaction and exchange between experts in Sinology and Chinese studies from both China and Nepal. This could pave the way for future collaborations, joint research projects, and academic exchanges.

By creating this platform, the ceremony aimed to strengthen cultural ties between China and Nepal, fostering a deeper understanding of the Chinese language, culture, and studies within Nepal.

With both offline and online participation options, the event likely engaged a diverse group of participants, including scholars, experts, and enthusiasts in Sinology and Chinese studies, thereby amplifying the reach and impact of the ceremony.

The creation of the Council of Sinologists-Nepal establishes a hub for academic discourse, research, and knowledge-sharing in the field of Sinology, potentially attracting more scholars and fostering academic growth in this area within Nepal.

Establishment Ceremony of the Council of Sinologists- Nepal