KATHMANDU: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that festivals like Tamu Lhosar would enhance the spirit of mutual harmony, tolerance and brotherhood among all Nepalis and help further strengthen greater national unity.
In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar festival today, she has wished that this festival would inspire all Nepalis to take the lead in building a civilized and progressive society.
“The role played by the Gurung community in building an economically and socially prosperous country through tourism promotion while preserving and enhancing the nation’s indigenous cultural heritage is commendable,” the President has said.
The President also wished happiness, peace, good health and longevity to all the brothers and sisters living at home and abroad, and celebrating this festival.
Likewise, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended best wishes to all Nepali brothers and sisters living in the country and abroad on the occasion of the Tamu Lhosar today.
In the message of best wishes, PM Deuba wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all. Tamu or the Gurung people across the country are celebrating the New Year (Lho) today.
The festival bears a significance and unique identity. “Nepal is full of diverse cultures with unique identity and features. There is unity among diversity. Such festivals are examples of religious and cultural coexistence and tolerance. They foster further harmony and unity,” PM Deuba observed, adding Lhosar is one among such festivals.
PM Deuba urged the festival revelers to maintain safety protocol in the wake of COVID-19.
