President Paudel: Festivals like Sonam Lhosar help further strengthen broader national unity

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed the conviction that festivals like Sonam Lhosar contribute to further consolidating the broader national unity.

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the Sonam Lhosar festival of the Tamang community today, the Head of State expressed the belief that festivals such as Sonam Lhosar would foster mutual goodwill, tolerance, and fraternity in Nepali society, which is characterized by multiethnic, multilingual, and multicultural diversity.

‘I wish that the Sonam Lhosar festival further strengthens the unity among all Nepalis and gives energy to all to move ahead to build an economically and socially prosperous country,’ President Paudel said.

The Sonam Lhosar is celebrated on the day of Magh Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight in the month of Magh, according to the lunar calendar. It is the New Year festival of the Tamang community.

On this festival, the Tamang community people offer worship to their clan deity, perform nature worship recall Buddha’s teachings, and also exchange happiness among each other amidst festive celebrations in gatherings.

Along with the Tamangs, other communities as the Hyolmo, Thakali, Jirel, Nesyangwa, Bhote, Dura, Lepcha, etc living in different parts of the country, have also been celebrating this festival according to their customs and traditions.

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