This Nepal tour includes a presentation by the person who served as the Nepalese Ambassador to Japan for four years from 2011 to 2015, and is currently a diplomatic advisor to the President of Nepal.Madan Kumar BhattaraiI was invited to his home! When I arrived in front of his house, I was honored to be personally greeted and welcomed by Mr. Battarai himself!Namaskar! (नमस्कार) A greeting used when speaking to someone of higher status!
A Nepalese organization based in Yaizu City, Shizuoka PrefectureNamaste Nepal Shizuoka"Chairman,Fujinokuni Goodwill Ambassador"ofMaharjan NareshThe fact that Mr. Bhattarai has a friendship with Mr. Bhattarai, and that during Mr. Bhattarai's time as Nepalese Ambassador to Japan, he was involved with the "Shimizu Lions Club" and "Makinohara City International Exchange Association」、「Yoshida Town International Exchange AssociationHaving interacted with people from Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan, Battara-san has close ties with the region!
In the reception room, we will have the valuable opportunity to hear from Mr. Bhattarai about various topics, including the relationship between Nepal and Japan, international affairs, and diplomacy!
This time too, a cameraman from a private Nepalese television station will be covering the story.Gunraj ShakyaMr./Ms. will also be joining us for the coverage!
Having lived in Japan for a long time, Ms. Bhattarai is, of course, a Japanophile, and she cherishes the Hina dolls that were presented to her as a gift from Japan, displaying them in her reception room!
In 2015, the first female president was elected.Vidyā Devī BhaṇḍārīWhen President [Name] took office, he was personally appointed as a diplomatic advisor by the president, and Mr. Bhattarai has been busy and active in his work, but he is a very approachable and friendly person! Mr. Bhattarai has visited 104 countries and had a variety of experiences, but he has been particularly impressed by Japanese culture, hospitality, and the excellent facilities and equipment, and we are delighted that he said he especially loves hot springs among his good experiences in Japan!
On behalf of the Nepal tour delegation,Shimizu Lions ClubFrom Mr. Noboru Sugiyama of "[Name of company/organization]" to Battarai-san, Hamamatsu's representative confectionery "Shunkado"of"Eel pieWe present you with "[product name]!"
In addition, we also presented Mr. Bhattarai with nostalgic commemorative photos and mementos from his time as the Nepalese ambassador to Japan!
「Makinohara City International Exchange AssociationWe have compiled materials to help Mr. Battarai recall his "tea picking experience" on the Makinohara plain, and will present them to him along with Makinohara tea and local specialties!
The gifts from the Nepal tour delegation continue, representing Yaizu.Fish market shirtWe present them with a fan pattern for Battarai-san and a fan pattern for his wife.AmbikaFor you, we recommend the cherry blossom pattern! The cool fish market shirts, which are handcrafted from dyeing to sewing by artisans, look great on both of you!
In the kitchen at their home, the housekeepers had already prepared lunch!
Mr. and Mrs. Bhattarai are vegetarians and don't usually eat meat dishes, but they typically serve meat dishes when guests come over. However, on this particular day, they were in mourning due to a death in the family, and therefore couldn't serve any meat dishes. Mr. Bhattarai kindly added, "Next time, I'd love for you to come and try our meat dishes!"
They prepared so many vegetables that it was more than enough, and I was so happy to see the fluffy, cooked potatoes and healthy bean dishes!
We were all hungry, so we lined up one by one and were served food! This was my second time having home-style Nepalese food, the first being at Nares's house on the first day, and it was a truly precious experience!
「Dhal Bhat Talkari"Dal" is a classic Nepalese dish consisting of dal (lentil soup), bhat (rice), tarkari (side dishes), and achar (pickles) served on one plate! Nepalese cuisine uses a lot of vegetables and incorporates spices that help burn calories, making it very healthy and often having a mild flavor that suits the Japanese palate! My personal favorite is the sour and spicy achar (pickles) made with tomatoes♪Mitocha (मिठो छ) is delicious♪
On this day too, the erhu playerYumiko NaitoThe teacher presented a live musical performance as a token of gratitude to the Bhattarai couple for their warm welcome! Mrs. BhattaraiAmbikaShe was listening with such delight, even while filming a video on her smartphone!
We took a commemorative photo with Mr. and Mrs. Bhattarai on the rooftop of the Bhattarai House, which offers a great view, as part of our Nepal tour inspection group!Dhanyabadcha! (Thank you!
