Muglin: The second Ichchhakamana Orange Festival and Food Festival is beginning from today. The festival is being organized jointly by the Chitwan Industry Association Ichchhakamana Committee and the Hotel Entrepreneurs Association Ichchhakamana Unit in Muglin Bazaar. Ramhari Kandel, President of the Chitwan Industry Association Ichchhakamana Committee, stated that the festival is organized to attract both domestic and international tourists.
According to National News Agency Nepal, there will be more than 50 stalls in the exhibition, benefiting around 100 farmers from Ichchhakamana who specialize in orange production. This initiative aims to contribute to the preservation and promotion of local arts, culture, and traditions, as emphasized by the organizers.
The festival will feature several programs, including interactions between expert farmers and people’s representatives, as well as orange-eating competitions. Chairperson Kandel highlighted that the festival in Muglin Bazaar is expected to aid in the promotion of local products.
Danbahadur Gurung, Chair of Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, noted that farmers in the area are annually making transactions ranging from Rs 9 million to 10 million through orange production.