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Mechi Mahotsav from Dec 20

Pashupatinagar, Nov 21 : A tourism festival is taking place in Ilam from December 20 to 31.

Ilam Tourism Promotion Concerned Forum is organising the Mechi Tourism Mahotsav-2018 with a view to supporting the sustainable development of the tourism sector in the eastern hilly districts.
As told by forum general secretary Devi Poudel, the event to be held at Thulo Tundikhel based in Ilam Bazaar will feature local products, ethnic cuisine, and art and culture of Ilam, Panchthar, Jhapa and Taplejung districts. Besides, national level artists will be there for their presentations and a gathering of hotel entrepreneurs from Province 1 will be held during the festival.
A literary programme, other programmes targeted at senior citizens, children and students and a horse riding are the other attractions of the festival.