Gaura festival helps preserves indigenous culture: President Paudel

Kathmandu, Aug 31: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Gaura festival has played an important role in strengthening geographical, religious and cultural faith and mutual harmony.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Gaura festival today, President Paudel has wished that the festival further contributes to the preservation and promotion of Nepal's unique culture and inspire all Nepalis to enhance mutual understanding, harmony, sustainable peace and fraternity.

He has also expressed his best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepali sisters and brothers living at home and abroad on the occasion of the festival mainly in the western region of Nepal. 

Stating that such folk traditions and cultural festivals in our society enhance unity in diversity, social and cultural solidarity and tolerance, President Paudel has said, “I believe that such festivals have been strengthening national unity by connecting families and society, preserving culture, and contributing to spiritual faith and the happiness and peace of human life.”

In a similar message, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav has said that Gaura festival is an opportunity for social reunion.

Expressing his belief that Gaura festival will strengthen the relationship between family, relatives and community, he said Gauri-Maheshwor  worshipped during this festival a unique symbol of religious faith, cultural heritage and social unity. 

 “This festival celebrated with the wishes of good fortune, purity, happiness, peace and prosperity is not only a cultural ritual but also an expression of fraternity, coexistence and deep love for the motherland, he said, "especially those living abroad returning to their places of origin to observe this festival is a strong proof of their loyalty and emotional connection to the soil.”

It also reminds us of the need to preserve our original cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations,” Vice President Yadav has said in his message. (RSS)