Indigenous nationalities literature festival begins
Summary
The two-day Indigenous Nationalities Literature Festival-2083 began in Saptari to promote indigenous languages, literature, arts, culture and identity. Speakers called for stronger preservation of cultural heritage and more effective implementation of indigenous rights.
Key Points
- The Indigenous Nationalities Literature Festival-2083 began at Gangajali in Saptakoshi Municipality-5, Saptari, on Saturday and will run for two days.
- Madhes Province Chief Surendra Labh Karna inaugurated the festival and urged stakeholders to preserve indigenous languages, culture and traditions for future generations.
- Speakers said indigenous communities remain underrepresented in political, economic and media sectors and called for greater recognition of languages spoken in Madhes Province.
- Organisers said the festival will feature discussions and literary activities on the languages, arts, culture, identity and rights of indigenous nationalities.
