POKHARA, Oct 27: Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) is organizing an 11-day long industrial fair in Pokhara in a bid to promote local trade, agriculture and tourism sector. The fair would be organized from November 26 to December 6.
Man Kaji Makaju, member of PCCI, said 22 sub-committees have been formed to expedite the preparation works.
“We are expecting over 200,000 visitors are expected Pokhara and other surrounding districts,” Makaju said.
Organizers hoped that such annual events would help promote exports of domestic goods besides strengthening the local market to gradually displace imported goods. Different industrial and agriculture products, handicrafts, medicinal herbs, automobiles and services of financial instructions will be showcased in 273 stalls during the exhibition.
To add more attraction to the fair, different entertainment programs, including Lok Dohori Star contest will also be organized during the fair.
Bindu Kumar Thapa, coordinator of cultural sub-organizing committee, said renowned musical bands and comedians are performing on stage during the fair. Special children park will also be set up for the entertainment of children.
Organizers said earning from the event would be used to buy a fire engine, construct a viewing spot over Seti River and launch programs to discourage use of child labor.
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