New generation should adopt Nepal’s unique art, tradition: Home Minister Gurung

Kathmandu : Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has laid emphasis that new generation should follow Nepal’s unique art, culture, tradition and custom.

At a programme organized at Patan Durbar Square area in Lalitpur today on the occasion of 1147th Nepal Sambat, Minister Gurung underlined that no one should forget unique culture, tradition and civilization in the name of modernization and western culture.

He mentioned, “Although the influence of modernization and western culture is growing, we must not forget our unique culture and culture passed down from our ancestors. Lalitpur’s art, culture, architecture, geography and historical structures have significantly contributed to establish Nepal’s identity in international arena.”

The Home Minister expressed the view that processions, festivals and traditions of Newar community have played significant role to maintain social unity, adding the initiatives taken by Newar community for preservation and passing down art, culture and tradition is admirable.

He underscored that all nationalities and communities should preserve Nepali cultural practices from their respective places.

Stating that the environment of celebrating traditional ceremony of Tihar and Deepawali is shrinking gradually, Home Minister Gurung argued that cultural activities should not be limited due to security system.

He pointed out the need of giving continuity to tradition of playing Deusi-Bhailo reaching doorsteps of people as well as having fun together.

Sharing that it was responsibility of the government to ensure security, he clarified that a decision was taken to allow organize cultural activities round the clock in easy and smooth manner.

Extending best wishes on the occasion of 1147th Nepal Sambat, the Home Minister wished that everyone would receive blessings from elders to do even better in the society. (RSS)