Nat’l conference of Limbu community in Chitwan

The 24th national conference of Kirat Yakthung Chumlung, an umbrella organisation of Limbu Community of the country, is going to be held in Chitwan from February 19.

There would be participation of 288 representatives from 13 districts in the conference, according to General-Secretary of Chumlung, Niranti Tumbapo.

He shared that the conference would determine one-year policy and programme, passing organisational and progress report as well as financial report.

Discussion would be held on various issues including conservation of historic places and making the list of cultural heritages.

Chumlung Vice-Chair Kamal Limbu said as per the Census-2078, the population of Limbu is more than 387,000 in the country. The organisation was established in 2046 BS with an objective of preserving language and culture of Kirati people.