Nepal

Main Event - Nepal Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal

The main international celebration will take place in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal during the week of 21 March 2016. Nepal is chosen as the host country for the main celebration because of its diversity, both geographically and culturally. Also, the city of Kathmandu is named after the Kasthamandap Temple, which in Sanskrit means "wood covered shelter" and, as legend has it, the Temple was made from a single tree. Participants for this international event are expected from over 100 countries and regions, which will help draw attention to the nation's determination to recover from the devastating earthquakes in 2015 as well as focus on Nepal's unique wood culture. This week-long event will feature a symposium, woodcraft activities, design and architecture programs, folk art workshops, children's events, musical festival and a tree planting.
We cordially invite everyone to get in the spirit of WWD and be a part of our annual celebration!

Venue - Nepal Academy

The 2016 World Wood Day main event will be held in the main building as well as the outdoor area of Nepal Academy. Situated in the heart of Kathmandu,  it is a national institution for the promotion of language, literature, culture, social sciences and philosophy of Nepal. Starting from 20th March, the venue will be open to public to participate.

Address: Kamaladi Road, 44605, Nepal
Website: http://www.nepalacademy.org.np

Overview

2018 World Wood Day event in Cambodia was jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), World Wood Day Foundation (WWDF) and the International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) to explore the theme Life. The World Wood Day (March 21st) observed its sixth celebration and welcomed about 550 participants from more than 90 countries and regions from around the world from March 19-25 at the Angkor Century Resort and Spa Hotel in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia. It is first in a series of WWD events in the Greater Mekong Region.

Opening Ceremony

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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 Ne...

Children's Event

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Wood is playing a prominent role for our future. It is our duty to teach the young generation the responsible wood use. Therefore, wood education classes together with specially designed interactive exhibitions of Roboky, originally from Japan, will be given to introduce the characteristics and importance of this eco-friendly bio-mate...

Collaborative Project

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The 2016 WWD Collaborative Project kept exploring the possibilities of wood in Bhaktapur. Led by Jacques Vesery and Cillian O'Suilleabhain, 14 international and 5 Nepali talents undertook an ambitious commission for 2 weeks starting on March 8th near an UNESCO World Heritage site at the Vidyarthi Niketan Higher Secondary School that resulted...

Folk Art Workshop

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Gathered 10 countries and 6 Nepali ethnic groups, Folk Art Workshop highlighted the multiple dimensions of wood in our everyday living and the combination of wood and culture in different societies. Through exhibitions of wide range of artworks and housewares, this 5-day event invited audiences to rediscover the beauty of wood. D...

International Woodcarving Show

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The 2016 World Wood Day International Woodcarving Show presents arts and talents from 73 countries and regions of 112 participants with the theme of "Nature & Culture". From raw wood selection to the woodcarving demonstration and finally the grand exhibition, the whole process extend the beauty and culture of wood of dif...

International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI)

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A valuable opportunity for young furniture makers to meet talents from different cultures and learn techniques from around the world. 20 invitees came together to Kathmandu to make the program possible, everyone came with the smile on their face, and over the next 5 days of ideas and techniques exchanging, smiles remained, skills improved, and m...

Music Festival

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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 hom...

Symposium

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Date: 21st-23rd March Venue: Nepal Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal

Theme

Nature and Culture: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Peaceful Coexistence and Sustainable Development

2016 World Wood Day Symposium intends to draw a close attention to the way nature and culture interrelate, and to encourage exch...

Tree Planting

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To convey the message of environmental conservation to the general public, a Tree Planting activity is held every year. This year, Bidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal, planted a memorial tree outside the Nepal Academy to conclude the WWD opening ceremony on 21 March. On 26 March, honorable guests and 300 participants jointly plan...

Wood Architecture

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To highlight World Wood Day 2016, we are creating an event to assemble architects to design and build a wood pavilion, tiered- temple and wood museum. The purpose of these projects is to showcase the benefits of wood architecture as an expression of culture and promote wood as a natural, affordable, and environmentally sustainable building ...

Wood Design

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IWCS lauds the spirit of Nepal culture and wood singularity through the fusion of mother nature and modern nutrition. Wood design is the matrix where artists can embody their passion and fantasy in wood through imaginations. This year, in its first appearance in WWD celebration, the Wood Design program invites 12 contemporary artists ...

Woodturning Demonstration

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7 Wood turners from France, US, Israel, Morocco, and Nepal altogether presented their woodturning skills from 20-24 March 2016. Along with the skill exchange between the fellow turners, the fine technique, aesthetics of the woodturning pieces, and the enthusiasm of the creativity were brought by turners to share with the audience. Fro...

Closing Ceremony

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The Closing Ceremony was held on the afternoon of 25 March with brief yet touching presentations by the 11 project leaders. It served as a great conclusion to this international, intercultural and inspirational week.

Charitable Efforts

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On 27 March, the 2016 WWD folk artists, musicians and dancers visited the Central Higher Secondary School for the Deaf and Khagendra New Life Special Education School for children with disabilities, as well as the Hope Hermitage Nepal, a senior care center for Alzheimer's in Kathmandu, in order to share their cultural crafts and dance. Both ...

Tour

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Free Tour in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, a 2,000-year-old historical city, is the cultural and economic hub of Nepal. It is a blend of ancient architecture and temples along with modern roads and buildings which draws floods of visitors every year. A day tour arranged by Nepal’s Tourism Board on 26 March will offer a great opportunity for all ...

Online Video Contest

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Wood and Culture Online Video Contest - Winners Announcement

Wood has developed along the human history and has a huge impact on people who usually overlook the cultural component of wood. In order to reach a wider range of public and encourage various perspectives of the connection between wood and culture from different parts of world, a vi...