KATHMANDU: President Ram Chandra Paudel has said Maghi festival will further enhance fraternity, harmony and unity among Nepalis from diverse cultures, religions and languages.
Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Maghi festival today, President Paudel wished peace, prosperity, good health and happiness to all Nepalis living in the country and abroad.
“The unique festival as Maghi fosters unity in diversity, which is the identity of Nepalis,” he believed.
“Different ethnic communities observe this festival in different names. Tharu people celebrate it with fanfare, while Magar community observes it in no less fervor.
In Tarai region, the mark is as ‘Nahan’,” President Paudel reminded, adding that special food items as chaku, selroti, laddu, dhikri and khichadi are prepared and relished on this occasion.
The festival also reflects people’s harmony with nature.
From today, the Sun light moves towards tropic of cancer, bringing change in season.
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