KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that Gaura Parba is the special identity of Nepalis.

In a message to all Nepalis living at home and abroad on the occasion of Gaura Parba today, the PM said that "Nepal is an ample meeting point for multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-cultural characteristics.

Language, culture, costumes and traditions are the features to exhibit the characteristics of the communities' concerned ."

He also said that Gaura Parba marked since time immemorial is also the special identity of Nepalis.

PM Deuba has also wished for happiness, peace and prosperity on the occasion of Gaura Parba adding that this festival would further strengthen the social harmony and brotherhood among all Nepalis.