Nepal Photo Exhibition Opens in Cairo

A photography exhibition titled “Nepal: The Seen and The Unseen” was formally inaugurated at the Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt today.

Organised by the Embassy of Nepal, Cairo in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and the Cairo Opera House, the exhibition was formally opened at a brief ceremony by the Ambassador of Nepal to Egypt, H.E. Mr. Sushil K Lamsal, along with the featured photographer and photojournalist Ashraf Talaat and other distinguished guests.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Lamsal highlighted the vital role of art and culture in strengthening bilateral relations between Nepal and Egypt, and expressed his appreciation to the Government of Egypt for its continued support in facilitating bilateral cultural exchanges.

He recalled the hosting of the photo exhibition ‘Faces of Nepal’ in the Salah Taher Gallery in July last year and expressed the hope that such exhibitions would offer Egyptian audiences a deeper and more nuanced understanding of Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and social fabric.

In his remarks, the photographer Ashraf Talaat reflected on his experiences capturing the various facets of Nepal’s rich culture through his lens over the years.

His work, he noted, sought to reveal both the visible beauty and the subtle narratives that shape Nepal’s identity. Expressing his delight for being part of artistic collaboration between Nepal and Egypt, Mr. Talaat thanked the Embassy for supporting and facilitating his trip to Nepal in January-February 2026, during which the photographs on display at the exhibition were taken.

The inauguration was attended by more than one hundred guests, including ambassadors, diplomats, photographers, artists, media representatives, and members of the Nepali community in Egypt.

Hosted within the prestigious premises of the Cairo Opera House, the exhibition showcases a compelling collection of 42 recent photographs by eminent Egyptian photojournalist Ashraf Talaat, capturing the daily life and rich cultural traditions of people living in the Kathmandu valley.

The exhibition will remain open to the public until 26 February 2026 at the Salah Taher Gallery of the Cairo Opera House.