The 8th China Festival kicked off in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Tuesday under the theme "Cultural Journey along the Silk Road."

The event was inaugurated by Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari with the presence of visiting Chinese Minister for Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang and Nepali Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari.

The festival, which was initiated in Nepal from 2003, has been organized reflecting synergy and joint commitment of China and Nepal for cooperation and expertise sharing in safeguarding, promoting and managing cultural heritages.