Bhaktapur Industrial and Cultural Festival Concludes with Significant Turnout

Bhaktapur. The 'Bhaktapur Industrial, Cultural, Tourism, Agriculture, and Trade Festival,' held on the 109-ropani ground in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur, to mark the New Year 2083, concluded on Monday night. It is reported that the festival generated approximately 8 million rupees in business.

Sandip Mahat, President of the Industrial Peace Nepal organization, stated that the 12-day festival, which began on Chaitra 26, attracted over 130,000 visitors and consumers, concluding with over 8 million rupees in total trade.

With daily consumer goods and various products available under one roof, the 180 stalls saw a constant flow of shoppers, while daily cultural programs featuring national artists drew thousands of spectators until 9:00 PM.

Festival coordinator Deepak Thapa explained that the event was organized to promote local products, provide national and international brands at affordable prices, and showcase Bhaktapur's art, culture, and traditions.

The festival featured a wide range of items, including daily essentials, food products, clothing, footwear, agricultural and handicraft goods, industrial products, woodwork, pottery, local home-made goods, IT, automobiles, electrical appliances, and electronics.

The 'London Bridge' replica served as a major attraction for photography, while children and youth enjoyed the amusement park, Ferris wheel, dragon train, boats, and various games, alongside a diverse food court.

Daily Cultural Performances by Renowned Artists

The festival atmosphere was energized daily by performances from popular singers. The presence of nationally acclaimed artists drew large crowds of the younger generation.

Highlights included the 'Bhaktapur Wild Fire Night' featuring Pramod Kharel and the Parampara Band, and Durgesh Thapa. Other notable performers included Ram Krishna Dhakal, Navraj Ghorasaini, Rachana Rimal, Alina Chauhan, Manju Poudel, Roj Moktan, Madan Bista, Ramesh Melody, Junky Royals Band, Bhojraj Kafle, God X, Mina Giri, Priti Paswan, Urgen Dong, Sonu Kusmi, Kapil Kaspal, Joker, and Rajendra Gundruk, whose performances and dance competitions added to the festivities. The festival was officially closed on Monday by Basudev Thapa, Mayor of Suryabinayak Municipality.