POKHARA, June 21: The 'Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival' is set to take place in Pokhara on Friday and Saturday, marking the first time such an event will be held in South Asia. The tourism sector anticipates that hosting the boat race in Phewa Lake will attract an influx of Chinese tourists to Nepal. As part of the festival preparations, the boat brought from China is currently being tested in Phewa Lake.
KATHMANDU, May 7: Nepal Tourism Board in collaboration with Embassy of China in Nepal and Pokhara Municipal Corporation is set to organize Nepal-China Friendship Dragon Boat Race Festival for the first time in Pokhara from June 23 to 24.
The two-day event is scheduled to begin on June 23, where eight specially designed Dragon-themed racing boats from China, along with several participants will be competing in the festival.
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