Kathmandu, Mar. 22: Royal Nepalese Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Rajeshwar Acharya, inaugurated an art exhibition organised by artist Rolf A. Klenter in Shanghai, China on recently, according to the Royal Nepalese Embassy in Beijing.

On the occasion, ambassador Acharya said that art transcends national borders and geographical boundaries. He added that the exhibition has added a further stone in the historical cultural ties between Nepal and China.

Stating that Nepalese artist Araniko and Buddhist monks and travellers Fa Yan and Xuan Zhang have contributed greatly in keeping the cultural bondage between Nepal and China alive, he said that Kluenter’s work has helped to continue the tradition.

Speaking on the occasion, artist Kluenter expressed his love and affection towards Nepal which he said was his second home.

According to an embassy press release, Rolf A. Kluenter’s paintings made of Nepalese paper and colours were displayed during the exhibition sponsored by Hilton Shanghai, Royal Nepal Airlines, Shanghai and the Hoke Art Gallery.

A group of Nepalese people and students also gave a small performance on the occasion. The press release said besides Chinese artists and journalists, a number of people from other countries were also present on the occasion.