The Nepal Tourism Board is partnering with local bodies and tourism organizations to build traditional Linge Pings in popular tourist spots during the Dashain festival.
Promoting Cultural Heritage
To celebrate the great Dashain festival, the Nepal Tourism Board has decided to promote Nepali culture and traditions by building traditional Linge Pings. The Tourism Heritage and Tourism Development Division of the board is working with different local authorities and tourism associations to set up these swings in Kathmandu Valley and other tourist areas.
The board is collaborating with several organizations including the Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kirtipur Municipality, Changunarayan Municipality, Bhaktapur Tourism Development Committee, and Thamel Tourism Development Committee. Other partners include the Himalayan Rescue Association, Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Hotel Association Nepal, and the Hotel Entrepreneurs Federation.
Safety and Responsible Management
According to the agreement, the swings will be placed in spots where tourists visit often and where it is good for cultural activities. The swings are planned to operate for the whole duration of Dashain. The agreement also state that every party must follow safety rules, manage crowd properly and take steps to reduce risk of any accidents.
Once the Dashain program is finished, the organizers have responsibility to remove the swings and clean the construction site back to how it was before. The board mentioned that this program was started to help protect and promote the original culture and festivals while also supporting cultural tourism in Nepal.
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