LUMBINI, March 20: The third Lumbini International Peace Festival began on Thursday in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, drawing international participants to promote peace, spirituality, and global harmony, according to the organisers. Related story Lumbini World Peace Forum felicitates individuals, organization... He described Lumbini as a global symbol of peace and expressed confidence that the festival would further strengthen Nepal-China ties, the organizers said. Nepal Olympic Committee Chairperson Jeevan Ram Shrestha highlighted sports as a powerful tool for promoting peace, noting that the festival includes an international peace marathon. Organizers say the event aims to further position Lumbini as a global center for peace and spiritual tourism.

Source: International New York Times March 20, 2026 08:14 UTC