Lalitpur : President of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has said Nepali society should advance towards modernity without compromising preservation of unique identity, traditions and cultural heritage.
Speaking at a programme organized by the Nagbahal Town Reform Committee to exchange greetings on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1147, president Thapa reminded that proper balance is necessary to preserve old cultural and social heritage and adopt new developments together.
The NC president expressed happiness over the beautiful integration of both tradition and modernity in various parts of Lalitpur. The love, harmony, trust and brotherhood are reinforced by the culture and festivals, according to him.
The local committees play instrumental role in strengthening unity in community. He requested all to foster positive thinking and energy to drive society forward. For this to happen, festivals are significant.
The president also viewed in-person gathering, direct dialogue and social relationships count much at a time when digital technology has pervaded every aspect of human life.
