Discussion set for Monday to finalize New Year auspicious times

The Department of Cultural Affairs states that a discussion is scheduled for next Monday under the leadership of the subject minister, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, to prepare the New Year auspicious times (nekath) sheet.

Issuing a statement, the Department noted that two groups have submitted proposals for the preparation of this year’s New Year auspicious times.

The statement further said that in order to reach a common agreement, the Ministry has already held four rounds of discussions with those groups.

It also said that the views of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional Arts Sub‑Council have been obtained, but so far, a common agreement regarding the New Year auspicious times has not been reached.

The statement noted that the Ministry of Buddhist, Religious and Cultural Affairs takes necessary steps to safeguard and promote the country’s cultural values, including New Year traditions. (Newswire)

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