Kathmandu, Dec. 19: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that it is the common responsibility of all to keep Nepali culture alive.

This was stated by Prime Minister Deuba while addressing a special program organized in Basantapur, Kathmandu on the occasion of the 18th National Jyapu Diwas on Sunday. 

He said that Nepal is a nation made up of different castes, languages, religions and cultures. He said that the common fundamental tradition would create national unity by creating unity in diversity.

"It is our common responsibility to keep our original culture alive," said Prime Minister Deuba, "The common fundamental tradition creates national unity by creating unity in diversity." 

Speaking on the occasion, he mentioned that the Jyapu community in the valley has contributed to keeping their tradition alive. Prime Minister Deuba has also expressed the commitment of the government to help in the preservation of culture.

"The unique originality of the Jyapu community has made a significant contribution to the development of the Valley's society," said Prime Minister Deuba. "The government is committed to helping preserve the contribution of the Jyapu community to its traditions."

He described Nepal as a nation made up of different castes, languages, religions and cultural communities. Prime Minister Deuba mentioned that there is no other place in the world with such geographical diversity and natural resources as Nepal. He is confident that the fundamental tradition will help in building national unity by creating unity in diversity.

Various personalities of the society who have contributed to the Jyapu community have been honoured in the program. Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Bidhya Sundar Shakya has been honoured for his contribution to the preservation of Jyapu culture.