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Seòmar agus comataidhean

Nepal Indigenous Film Festival 2025

  • Submitted by: Foysol Choudhury, Lothian, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 03 September 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-18401

That the Parliament notes the first-ever Nepal Indigenous Film Festival, which was held in Edinburgh on 19 July 2025; understands that the event, which was organised by the Nepal Scotland Association, was held at North Edinburgh Arts and celebrated the culture, creativity and heritage of Nepal’s indigenous communities; acknowledges the attendance of the Nepalese Ambassador to Britain, His Excellency Chandra Kumar Ghimire; notes that awards were given out during the event, recognising excellence in Nepalese filmmaking, including Best Director, Best Script and Best Main Stream Movie based on an indigenous subject; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of cultural exchange, and the importance of recognising indigenous and diverse art; thanks all those who performed at the event; congratulates those who won prizes, and wishes the Nepal Scotland Association well.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba