Gurkha Heritage to Feature at Lord Mayor’s Show 2026

London / Oct. 05: More than 200 years of Gurkha heritage, bravery, loyalty and service will be showcased at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show in London through a “Gurkha Heritage and Nepali Cultural Float.”

The concept for the float is being formally unveiled at a special Dashain celebration at PANAS in Blackheath, attended by Gurkha veterans, community representatives, supporters and invited guests.

The Lord Mayor’s Show, which dates back to 1215 and is regarded as one of the world’s oldest civic processions, will take place on November 14, 2026. This year’s event will feature the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Bronek Masojada.

The float will celebrate the historic relationship between Nepal and Britain, highlighting Gurkha service and heritage, Nepali culture and the contributions of the Nepali community in Britain. It will also sensitively highlight the impact of Nepal’s recent floods and climate-related disasters.

The initiative is led by Sujan Katuwal MBE, founder of PANAS Restaurant in Blackheath. Katuwal said the float was intended to bring the story of the Gurkhas and Nepal to one of London’s most prestigious historic civic events and create a legacy that younger generations could be proud of.

The project has received support from several prominent figures, including international chess grandmaster Raymond Keene OBE, philanthropist and businessman Dr. Petr Firt, and longtime Gurkha community supporter Dame Joanna Lumley. The Mayor of Greenwich, David Gardner, has also expressed support for the initiative.

The organisers said the float will provide an opportunity to showcase Gurkha history, sacrifice, bravery, culture and Nepal’s heritage as the Lord Mayor’s Show passes through the heart of the City of London.