Cake, culture, and unity: Nepal Constitution Day celebrated in Kampala
Nepal’s Constitution, adopted in 2015, formally transitioned the nation from a constitutional monarchy to a federal republic. Each year, September 19 is observed as a public holiday in Nepal to commemorate the milestone.
Honorary Consul of Nepal in Uganda Sudhir Ruparelia cuts a cake to mark the dayCourtesy photo
By Joseph Mutebi
Journalists @New Vision
Honorary Consul of Nepal in Uganda Sudhir Ruparelia, hosted a cake-cutting ceremony in Kampala on Monday, to mark Nepal’s Constitution Day.
Nepal’s Constitution, adopted in 2015, formally transitioned the nation from a constitutional monarchy to a federal republic. Each year, September 19 is observed as a public holiday in Nepal to commemorate the milestone.
At the Kampala event, Dr. Ruparelia, dressed in white, cut a cake decorated with Nepal’s tricolor and chocolate drizzles, as his staff gathered around in a cheerful atmosphere.
“It’s a celebration of resilience and shared values,” Ruparelia said, noting parallels between Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery and Uganda’s own journey of national unity under the 1995 Constitution.
The commemoration also followed a scholarship initiative announced with Nepal’s embassy to connect Ugandan and Nepali youth. Guests shared traditional Nepali sel roti alongside Ugandan mandazi, symbolizing the cultural bonds between the two nations.