Pratik Himal Rai to represent Nepal at Eurovision Asia 2026 with “Ananta Maya”
Pratik Himal Rai has won Nepal Decides with “Ananta Maya” and will represent Nepal at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok.
Nepal has made its choice for Bangkok
Nepal has selected its first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia representative, with Pratik Himal Rai set to perform “Ananta Maya” at the inaugural competition in Bangkok.
The artist secured victory in Nepal Decides, held on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, emerging victorious from a lineup of 11 competing acts.
The national selection marked a historic moment for Nepal as the country prepared to make its debut at Eurovision Asia.
Pratik Himal Rai wins Nepal Decides
Eleven acts competed for the opportunity to represent Nepal on the international stage.
Following the competition, Pratik Himal Rai's entry “Ananta Maya” was selected as the winning song.
The victory means that Pratik Himal Rai will become Nepal's first Eurovision Asia representative, bringing Nepali music to audiences across Asia and beyond.
Next stop: Bangkok
Pratik Himal Rai will now prepare for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled to take place on 14 November 2026 at One Bangkok Forum in Bangkok, Thailand.
The competition will bring together artists from participating countries across Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
With “Ananta Maya” now selected, Nepal joins the growing lineup of countries that have confirmed both their artists and songs for the first edition of Eurovision Asia.
