KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all district administration offices to allow traditional Deusi-Bhailo cultural programmes to run round the clock during the ongoing Tihar festival.
The ministry issued a circular to all 77 district administration offices on Monday, directing them to allow Deusi-Bhailo programmes to be conducted in a disciplined manner that promotes Nepali traditional art and culture and preserves social harmony.
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The district administration offices have been instructed to ensure that the programmes are organized and conducted voluntarily and with dignity, and that no one is forced to give donations or gifts.
The directive was issued following a secretary-level decision of the ministry on Monday, according to a press note issued by the ministry's section officer, Ananda Neupane.
The ministry has urged people not to use obscene dances, songs, music or slogans that spread hatred or enmity against different castes, religions, languages, genders or communities. It has also urged people not to gamble during the festival, create disturbances by consuming alcohol in public places, or drive under the influence of alcohol, intoxicants or drugs.
The ministry has advised against playing sound systems or audio equipment at excessively high volumes and urged people to take special care in sensitive areas such as hospitals and old-age homes.
