The Nepali community has now found its rightful place’ – BC Premier David Eby
Vancouver/ British Columbia Premier David Eby has said that the first-ever ‘Nepal Heritage Day’ in Canadian history has given the Nepali community its rightful place within the country’s multicultural society.
Speaking at a historic event organized by the Nepal Cultural Society of British Columbia (NCSBC) in Vancouver on May 30, Premier Abby said that celebrating Nepal Heritage Day for the first time in the history of British Columbia and Canada as a whole is a proud achievement for the Nepali community. He said that the Nepali community has made significant contributions to the development of the province and Canada, and this day has been declared in recognition of that contribution.
Expressing his interest in the Nepali dish Mam at the beginning of his address, AB said in a lighthearted manner, “I was hoping to have Mam this evening. As soon as I sat down at the table, delicious Mam was brought to me. This is where Nepal Heritage Day began beautifully.”
Premier Eby noted that Nepal and Canada have many similarities. According to him, despite being powerful neighbors, both countries are steadfast in their independent decisions and independence. He said that both nations share mountains and unique natural resources, and can be proud of the excellence of their citizens.
Noting that Nepal Heritage Day falls on a historic day linked to the successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, he also recalled the historic achievement of Tenzing Norgay.
He said the day is also of special significance for the new generation of Nepali Canadians born and raised in British Columbia. He said Nepal Heritage Day will honor both Nepali and Canadian identities and inspire the transmission of Nepali language, culture, traditions and values to future generations.
“This day honors the rich culture, language and traditions of the Nepali community, values and identities that will live on in British Columbia for generations to come,” he said.
At the end of the ceremony, Premier Aby wished everyone a happy Nepal Heritage Day and handed over the official government proclamation of Canada’s first ‘Nepal Heritage Day’ to the Nepal Cultural Society of BC. He also expressed special thanks to the organizations and communities that contributed to making the program a success.
Before the program, Premier Aby also expressed interest in the utilization of Nepal’s mineral and forest resources during a meeting with Ambassador to Canada Bharatraj Paudyal and Nepal Cultural Society of British Columbia (NCSBC) President Raju Bhattarai.
According to Chairman Bhattarai, the program featured tableaux from every culture prevalent across Nepal.
