Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that our tradition and culture should not be forgotten. She said that although some harmful practices within the culture should be removed, we should not give up our original traditions and costumes.

She said this during a meeting with a delegation of Tamu Hyul Chhoj Dhin Gurung National Council today. The representatives of the council were present in traditional attire in accordance with the Gurung culture. Appreciating the costume, she said that it would be appropriate for the employees to wear their traditional attire even if it is once a week in government offices.

“Some societies are now looking for their own identity. In the name of modernity, it is forgetting its originality. They don’t know what their identity is. But we Nepalis have a lot of belongingness. There are many original cultures and traditions. It should be protected. Should we even think about making such uniforms worn in government offices once or twice a week?”

The Council has also invited Prime Minister Karki to attend the Tamu Lhosar programme scheduled for December 30 as the chief guest. General Secretary of the Council, Raju Gurung, read out the invitation letter.