Lumbini is preparing to celebrate the 2,560th birth anniversary of Buddha by organising various programmes. 

Hundreds of national and international visitors are expected to visit the birth place of Buddha on Saturday to celebrate the day. The trust is planning to unveil the statues of Chinese monks Hribeng Shang and Wen Huang on that occasion.

Member Secretary of Lumbini Development Trust Ajitman Tamang said the preparations are almost complete and they will be ready to welcome the guests by Saturday. Tourism entrepreneur’s said they are hopeful that the event would help promote tourism in Lumbini. 

Photos: Prakash Chandra Timilsina