Nepal celebrates return of stolen 13th-century Buddha statue from New York
Summary
A 13th-century Buddha statue stolen from a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, has been returned from New York and placed back in its original location. The statue was carried back in a ceremony attended by local worshippers and a U.S. envoy during the Buddha Jayanti festival.Key Facts
- The Buddha statue dates back to the 13th century and was stolen in the 1980s.
- It was recovered from Tibet House US, a cultural center in New York, in 2022.
- The statue was carried on a palanquin to the temple with traditional music during the ceremony.
- A replica statue previously worshipped at the temple was moved to another area.
- About 200 stolen artefacts have been returned to Nepal in recent years.
- At least 41 artefacts have been placed back in their original locations.
- Many artworks were taken illegally with the help of corrupt officials after Nepal opened up in the 1950s.
- Nepal is seeking the return of more stolen artefacts from countries including the U.S., France, Germany, and the UK.
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