We are pleased to announce the International Conference on the Recovery of Cultural Heritage—a landmark forum convening global experts, government officials, policymakers, legal practitioners, scholars, journalists, and advocates dedicated to the protection and restitution of cultural heritage.
Organized in collaboration with the Nepal Heritage Recovery Campaign (NHRC) and in affiliation with the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, the conference will address urgent and complex issues surrounding the theft, illicit trafficking, and repatriation of looted and stolen cultural artifacts. It will explore how the return of such heritage contributes to justice, healing, and reconciliation for communities and nations affected by cultural loss.
This interdisciplinary gathering will delve into a wide range of strategies—from legal frameworks and policy reform to art historical research, investigative journalism, media engagement, and emerging digital technologies—to strengthen efforts in safeguarding cultural property and restoring it to its rightful custodians.
We invite you to be part of this timely and vital conversation, where diverse perspectives will come together to shape a more ethical, informed, and collaborative future for cultural heritage recovery.
Dates & Venues:
- Film Screening “Loot & Return: 4 Documentaries” : 14-15 June 2025 YalaMaya Kendra, Lalitpur
- International Conference on Recovery of Cultural Heritage: 16-18 June 2025
Sajha SouthAsia Centre, Lalitpur
- Multimedia exhibition “Absent Gods: Nepal’s Lost Heritage”: 31 July – 4 Aug 2025
Patan Museum, Lalitpur
Tickets and Registration: Available via link down below:
- Students: NPR 200
- General: NPR 400