We have already lost sevral unique practices and institutions that could possibly give us a distinct identity while also helping a lot in promoting tourism. Several ethnic groups have their own cultural practices and it's definitely good to preserve unique cultural identities for future generations... Cultural activities in the capital were always emphasized and funded by the state, and obviously now they're the prominent ones. So, it'll definitely not be good to try to stop state support for such events in the name of equality and religious neutrality without ensuring some alternative mechanism of support for them. 

State support for local cultural events can be better channelized through the resources of  municipalities or local governments. Jatras officially recognized by the state, should not lose their importance and charm, and funding should not be redueced but its source should be gradually shifted towards the local and community level. And, of course, animal sacrifices are to be stopped sooner or later, better to go towards symbolic sacrifiecs while ensuring supply of 'maasu chiura' to the participants from other sources!!!!!!!!!