KATHMANDU: Vice-President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav reached Bagmati river bank in Balkhu and performed worship on the occasion of Chhath festival.
At a programme organised by Balkhu-Tarai Samaj here on Sunday, Vice-President Yadav paid homage to the setting sun as per rituals.
On the occasion, he expressed the belief that Chhath festival would help foster mutual harmony, tolerance, fraternity and unity among all Nepalis.
The Vice-President emphasized the need of protecting cultures of all nationalities and communities to strengthen social unity and national integrity in the country.
Similarly, former minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha expressed the view that it was necessary to promote cultural aspects of Chhath festival, stating that this festival would encourage all Nepalis to remain united.
Likewise, Chairperson of Balkhu-Tarai Samaj Rahendra Lal Kayastha mentioned that though the Chhath festival used to be celebrated in Tarai belts few years ago, it has now become a popular festival in hilly areas.
On the occasion, Vice-President Yadav honoured various personalities active in the promotion of culture.
