CONTINUING its distinguished tradition of presenting topical and relevant cultural events, Salisbury International Arts Festival hosts Portraits of a People: Retired Gurkha Soldiers at Salisbury Arts Centre until June 6.
The timely exhibition of photographs by Robert Hollingworth comes in the wake of the high profile campaign led by Joanna Lumley and features a wonderful display of portraits of a remarkable people and their own glorious landscape.
For the project Robert Hollingworth has documented the lives of retired British Army Gurkha soldiers in Nepal, capturing intimate and beautiful portraits.
For nearly 200 years, the Gurkhas have helped to fight Britain’s wars and keep the peace. They have won 13 Victoria Crosses and served in most of Britain’s conflicts during that period.
The exhibition highlights the spirit and honour of an incredible generation of Nepalese people who served the United Kingdom during the Second World War.
Robert is based in the Cotswolds and travels widely, nationally and internationally, for his work.
The images for this exhibition were taken during a visit organised by the Gurkha Welfare Trust, whose office is in Salisbury.
Salisbury International Arts Festival has developed into a major annual UK multi-arts event and continues until June 6.
Full details of events at salisburyfestival.co.uk
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