President Paudel Urges Government to Prioritize Promotion and Preservation of Art, Culture, and Heritage

President Ramchandra Paudel addressing the ‘Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2025.’ Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the government should prioritize the preservation and development of Nepal’s ancient and historical art, culture, heritage, and resources to promote the country to the world.

Inaugurating the art exhibition under the Nepal Art and Culture Festival 2082, organized by the Nepal Art Council, he emphasized that everyone should be active in the development, expansion, and preservation of our languages, arts, and culture by taking advantage of the opportunities provided by the democratic system.

“All sectors, classes, and professions can get the equal opportunity for progress and development in a democratic governance system. This is the beautiful aspect of democracy. Therefore, everyone must actively engage in the development, expansion, and preservation of our languages, arts, and cultures by utilising the opportunities provided,” the Head of State said on the occasion.

He said that every year millions of tourists come to Nepal to study, conduct research, and observe the ancient and historical heritage, art, cultural assets, and activities in various regions of the country, and that heritage lovers must always be vigilant for its preservation.

President Paudel expressed the view that if extensive promotion is carried out both domestically and abroad to attract the attention of local and foreign tourists and businesses to the unique resources of Nepali art, culture, and heritage, it would contribute to the country’s prosperity through the arrival of tourists.

Stating that Nepal’s artworks and cultural heritage is famous worldwide, he said it is a matter of pride that the arts and culture, which serve as indicators of Nepali civilisation, have succeeded in holding a distinctive position in the world.

The President stated that the Nepali language, art, culture, and heritage are our pride, identity, and dignity.

He said, “It is the responsibility of all of us, including the government and private institutions to preserve and promote the centuries-old arts, culture and heritage. In this context, I am pleased to inaugurate this festival organised with the participation of private, government and public sectors under the initiative of the Nepal Art Council.”

President Paudel expressed his belief that with everyone’s cooperation, a solid foundation for sustainable development of the country’s tourism sector will be established.

Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)