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KATHMANDU, DEC 22 -
International Maithili Conference kicked off in the Capital on Wednesday with an aim to promote Maithili language.
Inaugurating the two-day conference underway at Nepal Academy Hall, President Ram Baran Yadav said that Maithili has been a popular language since the reign of King Janak of Mithila State and it is not only a language of the Tarai people, but the second most spoken language of the country. “Nepal is small in size, but rich in language and culture,” Yadav said. “Maithili has also served as a bridge to maintain cordial relations with neighbouring India.”
In the programme, Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar, Culture Minister Minendra Rijal and Chancellor of Nepal Academy Bairagi Kainla shed lights on the importance of Maithili language. They even described Maithili as an ancient and rich language in terms of literature and culture. The conference will conclude on Thursday.
Posted on: 2010-12-23 08:32
International Maithili Conference kicked off in the Capital on Wednesday with an aim to promote Maithili language.
Inaugurating the two-day conference underway at Nepal Academy Hall, President Ram Baran Yadav said that Maithili has been a popular language since the reign of King Janak of Mithila State and it is not only a language of the Tarai people, but the second most spoken language of the country. “Nepal is small in size, but rich in language and culture,” Yadav said. “Maithili has also served as a bridge to maintain cordial relations with neighbouring India.”
In the programme, Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar, Culture Minister Minendra Rijal and Chancellor of Nepal Academy Bairagi Kainla shed lights on the importance of Maithili language. They even described Maithili as an ancient and rich language in terms of literature and culture. The conference will conclude on Thursday.
Posted on: 2010-12-23 08:32
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