2016 World Wood Day has invited 48 international musicians from 11 countries, working together with Nepali musicians to create the assorted program, including instruments display, short talks, outdoor performances, song collaborations and a concert from 22-25 March, followed by initiatives at special education schools and a senior home in Kathmandu on 26 March. It offered a great opportunity for the participants and audience to enjoy the beauty of music from wooden instruments and to learn more about the cultural background of each performance.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, and Nepal respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.