How much of an impact do you think your songs are making to promote the culture of the far-west?
I want to believe that my songs have had a positive impact when it comes to promoting the culture and tradition of my region. I can only hope that my songs can one day serve as an archive of Deuda culture. After all, Deuda songs are more than just songs, they are also a rich source of information for anyone looking to learn more about our culture, history and tradition. What are the immediate measures you think we need to take in order to promote this culture? There are many ways to do so. In today’s era of technology, we can disseminate information in different forms and formats. We need to incorporate Deuda culture in every platform, from school curriculums to social media. Also, local governments, politicians and political parties need to step up in order to preserve our indigenous history and culture. What role do you think political parties play in promoting Nepali culture? Although their effort is minimal, political parties can play a vital role in promoting Nepali culture. We have politicians like Sher Bahadur Deuba from the far-west, who with his position could contribute a lot to promote the Deuda culture. There are other leaders too. If only they could give this issue a little bit of time and attention, I think we could draw a lot of national and international attention to Deuda culture. The far-west region is rarely considered the center of arts, culture and development, even though the region has an incredibly rich heritage. Why do you think this is? I think we are falling behind when it comes to promoting our culture and traditions. We need more studies and research in various cultures and traditions from Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Till now, there aren’t any comprehensive studies done in this field. Our publicity campaigns have also not been as effective because there aren’t enough texts or literature to refer to.
