KIMFF 2006 kicks off

The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival kicked off at the Russian Cultural Centre at 11 am local time this morning. A Canadian film "100% Woman", about a man who became a woman to take part in a women's mountain bike competition, was the opening film.

Nazir Sabir, the first Pakistani to summit Mount Everest, was the chief guest of the ceremony.

"Himalayan Dreams" will be screened at the same place at 4.00pm local time and in addition to Muha, many Maldivians are expected to attend. Unfortunately Shanoo and Adam can't make it to the screening.

Reported by Muha.