KATHMANDU, April 4: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale today bid farewell to singer Raju Lama of the Mongolian Hearts band and film actor Diya Pun, who are going to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. 

Minister Ale handed the national flag and a letter of best wishes to Lama and Pun amid a special programme organized at the Ministry. On the occasion, Ale wished them success and pledged them all necessary support. 

Singer Lama and Actor Pun said they were climbing the world's highest peak with the aim to spread the message how climate change is impacting life. 

Lama said he would organize a musical programme at Camp 2 at an altitude of 6,500 meters from the mean sea level in the second week of Baisakh after climbing the Mt Everest. 

"I am climbing Mt Everest to spread the message on the need of reducing carbon emission, to promote tourism and to deepen the bond between music and the Himalayas. I plan to set a world record by organizing a musical program at the highest altitude so far," Lama elaborated on his mission. 

Lama will leave for Mt Everest on April 10 while Pun will be leaving for the mountaineering expedition on April 7 itself. Pun said she was climbing Mt Everest to spread the message of the negative impact of climate change on the Himalayas and publicize Nepali films across the world.

 
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