Nepali community remembers poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota

The Nepali community in Qatar recently celebrated the 108th birth anniversary of Laxmi Prasad Devkota (1909-1959), officially known as the Great Poet of Nepali literature. The programme was jointly organised by International Nepali Literature Society (INLS), Nabodit Library, Sandhya Group and Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). It featured poetry recital, musical performances by Nepali Art Center artistes, a music album release and a Nepali movie launch, directed by Prakash Angdambe. Seen here is renowned poet Upendra Subba being honoured by the organisers.