Prime Minister Sushila Karki has underscored the importance of remembering and preserving one’s traditions and cultural heritage.
While acknowledging the need to gradually eliminate certain harmful practices embedded in cultural norms, she stressed that indigenous traditions and traditional attire should not be abandoned. Prime Minister Karki made these remarks during a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from the Tamu Hyul Chonji Gurung National Council, whose members attended the meeting dressed in traditional Gurung attire, reflecting their cultural identity.
Commending their traditional clothing, the Prime Minister suggested that it would be appropriate for government employees to wear their traditional dress at least once a week.
“Some communities are currently searching for their identity. In the pursuit of modernity, their originality seems to be fading, and they are often unaware of their true roots,” she said. “However, we Nepalis are rich in uniqueness. Our diverse indigenous cultures and traditions must be preserved. Perhaps we should also consider formulating a policy that allows traditional attire to be worn in government offices once or twice a week.”
During the meeting, Council General Secretary Raju Gurung extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to attend a special programme marking the Tamu Lhosar festival, scheduled for Poush 15 (December 30).