Kathmandu, March 20: The visiting British Prince Henry Charles Albert 'Harry' today visited the historic Patan Durbar Square, enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, and exulted in the splendor of the ancient woodcraft.
The 32 –year –old prince said he used to be elated seeing the exemplary art work in photos back home. Prince Harry noted that he used to admire the work but was truly elated in meeting with the artists in real life.
The Prince met with those involved in the reconstruction work during inspection of the world heritage site which incurred damages during the massive earthquake of April 25. He spent more than one and half an hour in the ancient palace area.
He also inquired in detail of the archeological structures that were damaged during the earthquake. He questioned how the work of reconstruction was going on.
The British Prince also used the equipments being used by the wood artists and was curious as to its discipline.
The Panchakanyas (five girls) clad in Newari attire welcomed the Prince when he arrived at the old palace square at 12:30 pm. Prince Harry observed the Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and the Bhandarkhal garden among other sites within the royal palace. Harry's father British Crown Prince Charles had also visited the site in 1982.
The Prince who is always fond of having an open chitchat also talked with foreign tourists visiting the area. English tourists were expressionless when they got to shake hands with their beloved Prince Harry. They said they would not have such a chance back in England. Harry spoke with the English family on tour for at least two minutes.
Prince Harry then went to visit the Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (Golden Gate Temple), which is located a few blocks north-west of the royal palace square. This temple is one of the oldest and historic in Nepal. The temple which has gone through numerous renovation works was damaged during the earthquake.
Prince Harry was accompanied by British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris during his sojourn to Patan Durbar Square. RSS
The 32 –year –old prince said he used to be elated seeing the exemplary art work in photos back home. Prince Harry noted that he used to admire the work but was truly elated in meeting with the artists in real life.
The Prince met with those involved in the reconstruction work during inspection of the world heritage site which incurred damages during the massive earthquake of April 25. He spent more than one and half an hour in the ancient palace area.
He also inquired in detail of the archeological structures that were damaged during the earthquake. He questioned how the work of reconstruction was going on.
The British Prince also used the equipments being used by the wood artists and was curious as to its discipline.
The Panchakanyas (five girls) clad in Newari attire welcomed the Prince when he arrived at the old palace square at 12:30 pm. Prince Harry observed the Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and the Bhandarkhal garden among other sites within the royal palace. Harry's father British Crown Prince Charles had also visited the site in 1982.
The Prince who is always fond of having an open chitchat also talked with foreign tourists visiting the area. English tourists were expressionless when they got to shake hands with their beloved Prince Harry. They said they would not have such a chance back in England. Harry spoke with the English family on tour for at least two minutes.
Prince Harry then went to visit the Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (Golden Gate Temple), which is located a few blocks north-west of the royal palace square. This temple is one of the oldest and historic in Nepal. The temple which has gone through numerous renovation works was damaged during the earthquake.
Prince Harry was accompanied by British Ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris during his sojourn to Patan Durbar Square. RSS