Food festival kicks off in Sauraha

Chitwan, Feb 11: The 19th edition of the food festival organized by the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN), Sauraha, Chitwan, has begun in Chitwan today.

The annual event aims to promote tourism in Chitwan, according to REBAN Chitwan Chair Dhruba Giri. It has been organized in the northern area of the Sauraha-based Tourist Bus Park.

Bagmati Province Minister for Culture and Tourism, Bimal Thakuri, is scheduled to inaugurate the festival this evening. The funds collected from the entry fees will be used for the beautification of a touristic route in Sauraha.

The festival is expected to increase tourist arrivals by 40% during its duration. It will run until February 14, according to festival coordinator Shambhu Prasad Mali. The event will feature a cultural exhibition, local cuisine displays, and competitions, including the first REBAN women’s soccer tournament, an inter-school dance contest, and a badminton competition.

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