Kathmandu. On the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1147 New Year, a cultural bhintuna rally was held here today. The rally started from the local Suryamadhi and Taumadhi with traditional identity costumes and musical instruments by the Nepal Bhasa Sahitya Tamunjya and Cultural Bhintuna Rally Organizing Committee.

The rally culminated in a meeting at Durbar Square after going through various localities and markets. The rally was organized with the objective of preserving and promoting Nepal language, art, culture and original identity. After the rally, a garland was laid at the statue of Jagat Sundar Malla in Khauma. Addressing the gathering, central secretary of Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Prem Suwal, said that it was the duty of all to preserve culture.

He stressed on the need to celebrate the new year of Nepal Sambat not only as a change in the calendar but also by linking it with language, culture, history and identity. Various cultural tableaux, traditional songs, music and dances were presented in the program.