At the opening ceremony of 21st March, it has been an absolute honor to have the Right Honourable President of Nepal, Bidhya Devi Bhandari, for lighting the panas, her inspiring speech and attendance in the memorable tree planting. Together with speeches given by other honorable guests and the multicultural performances presented by both Nepali and international musicians, the opening ceremony ignited the spirit of WWD as an annual cultural celebration to spread the message of “Wood is good.”
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, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.