Kathmandu,
Dec 12 : The Kathmandu
Metropolitan City (KMC) hosted a cultural programme at Batsaleswori Dabali in
Pashupati area on the occasion of 28th KMC Day.
Various bands
and cultural dances were performed at the programme held on the Pashupati
temple premises in KMC, ward-8.
On the occasion,
various clubs including Sandhya Library and Sirjansheel Youth Club had
performed dances with band. Ancient cultural glimpses were also presented in
the Pashupati area on the same occasion.
Highlighting the
values of Kathmandu as an established cultural city in the globe, KMC deputy
mayor Sunita Dangol said support from all sides was necessary to conclude the
marking of Day.
Also on the
occasion, Dangol expressed her commitment to engage organized efforts to
preserve each procession and festivals as well as Dabali (public sphere) where
such cultural events are organized.
KMC ward-8 chair
Ashaman Sangat also underscored the need to preserve the cultural processions
and festivals by knowing their importance.
Also present on
the occasion were the province assembly members and elected people's
representatives from KMC.
The KMC day has
been marked on Mangsir 29 (December 15) every year.