KATHMANDU, Dec 27: President Ram Chandra Paudel has visited Baglung today to mark the inauguration of the Baglung Festival and participate in the Gandaki province-level tourism, agriculture, industrial, and business fair.
The event, which includes the seventh edition of the Baglung Festival, will showcase a diverse range of activities and exhibits.
President Paudel paid homage to the Baglung Kalika temple and offered prayers.
President visits Shaligram Museum in Baglung
Additionally, he explored the Shaligram Museum as part of the festivities.
After a hiatus of four years due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Baglung Festival is making a comeback.
The last edition took place in 2076 BS.
Naresh Kandel, president of the Baglung Chambers of Commerce and Industry, expressed optimism that the festival would play a pivotal role in revitalizing business, which has been sluggish since the pandemic.
With more than 120 stalls, the festival is set to run for 10 days, attracting an estimated 700,000 visitors. The festival will feature a variety of events, including open live performances, open women’s and men’s volleyball competitions, an open hymns competition, and a youth entrepreneur conference.
