'It will promote tourism in Nepal': Mini Nepal created in Australia for a Hollywood film

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Walhalla, Gippsland has been turned into a replica of a Nepali village for the shoot of Hollywood movie Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky. Source: Facebook / Walhalla

The regional town of Walhalla in Gippsland, Victoria has been transformed into a Nepali village for the shoot of Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, starring Liam Neeson. The movie is expected to provide an economic boost in the state, along with providing local job opportunities. Nepali community members spoke to SBS Nepali about their excitement for the film, while some reflected on the movie industry back in their homeland.



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