KATHMANDU: The vibrant colors and fragrant blooms have taken center stage as the 25th Flora Expo begins at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu.
Organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal in collaboration with the Flower Development Center, this annual extravaganza kicked off on Thursday and will enchant visitors until March 17.
Min Bahadur Tamang, the President of the Association, said that the fair boasts 60 commercial stalls, three landscaping displays, and eight official pavilions, along with a competitive exhibition and a culinary delight corner.
Anticipating an attendance of around 50,000 flower enthusiasts, Tamang projected a bustling financial exchange.
Visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of Rs 150 for general admission and Rs 100 for students.
With flower farming now spanning 43 districts including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, the industry has flourished, producing 450 species commercially.
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