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Pokhara to host cultural festival for Dashain celebrations

The upcoming event on October 25 aims to offer domestic and international tourists a closer experience of Nepali customs.

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News card for culture: Pokhara to host cultural festival for Dashain celebrations. Sources: The Annapurna Express, OnlineKhabar English, The Rising Nepal

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  • The Dashain Tourism and Cultural Festival will take place in Pokhara on October 25.
  • Organisers have planned traditional welcomes with tika and jamara for visitors.
  • The event features cultural performances, local food, and a kite-flying competition.

A cultural festival dedicated to Dashain is planned for Pokhara to help visitors experience local traditions firsthand. Scheduled for October 25, the event takes place on the day of Kojagrat Purnima at the Barahi Ghat ground located in Lakeside. The Women Tourism Entrepreneurs Forum is organising the gathering to expand the festival beyond private family circles. Both domestic and international holidaymakers will be welcomed with tika and jamara, alongside opportunities to join kite-flying contests. Visitors can sample traditional culinary dishes and browse local handicrafts, cultural items, and regional products. Event organisers and tourism leaders highlight that combining the holiday with tourism will promote both local heritage and the regional economy. Cultural performances representing various ethnic groups and communities will also form part of the schedule. Supporters of the programme describe it as a unique chance to showcase the identity of Pokhara to visitors from elsewhere.

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