London: The inaugural event of the ‘Blending Literature with Cuisine’ campaign took place on Sunday, marking the beginning of a series of book signings by author Sangita Swechcha. This unique campaign aims to promote Nepali literature while celebrating a shared passion for Nepali cuisine.
“We are thrilled to have hosted the first Book Signing and Author Meet event featuring Sangita Swechcha as part of the ‘Blending Literature with Cuisine’ campaign. This initiative not only promotes Nepali literature but also celebrates our love for cuisine,” said Suraj Pandey, owner of The Gurkha Woodcock Inn Felbridge. “Nepali food is already popular in the UK, and now we’re giving our customers a taste of Nepali literature through these book signing events. Today’s event is just the beginning, and we look forward to many more in the coming days.”
One customer expressed their excitement about the opportunity to meet the author and purchase a signed copy of the book, saying, “We don’t often get the chance to meet authors, so this is a wonderful opportunity.” Another enthusiastic attendee added, “We love Nepali food, and introducing us to Nepali literature is fantastic. I can’t wait to read the book and leave a review on Amazon.”
Jayant Sharma, a translator who joined the event virtually, shared his excitement: “This initiative is amazing. As a translator, I am thrilled to see our collaboration in bringing Nepali literature to the world taking shape.”
Sangita Swechcha expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am deeply thankful to The Gurkha Woodcock Inn Felbridge for providing this platform to share Nepali literature through my stories. I’m excited for the upcoming book signing events here. She continued, “The support I have received has been overwhelming.”
Sangita Swechcha’s short story collection, Rose’s Odyssey: Tales of Love and Loss, published by Book Hill International, was launched in the UK in April 2024. The book is gaining popularity among non-Nepali readers, with many copies sold at book signing events. With six successful book signings across the UK, including at venues like the Universal Peace Federation and Feed the Minds, the upcoming event at the Foundry in London, where over 30 NGOs and INGOs are based, is another exciting milestone for Rose’s Odyssey. The journey of Rose’s Odyssey continues with invitations for book signings from academic institutions, restaurants, charity organizations, and other business institutions.
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