President Paudel's Lhosar greeting

Kathmandu, December 30 — President Ramchandra Paudel has wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, the festival mainly celebrated by Gurung community, today.

"I believe the festival like Lhosar fosters mutual harmony, tolerance and fraternity among all Nepalis who have been enjoying multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-cultural society. The festival further strengthens national unity," President Paudel said in the message of best wishes given today.

Tamu Lhosar festival is observed with fanfare as the New Year among Gurung community of the upper hilly and mountainous regions of Nepal. It is gradually being celebrated by other people of late.

The districts with Gurung settlements have special fervor of this festival.

The President hailed the role of Gurung community in Nepal's socioeconomic progress in addition to preservation and promotion of culture.

He further wished unity among all Nepalis leading to further progress and prosperity of the country on this occasion