Current Affairs - Festivity - Discussion

Nepal organized the 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival in Sauraha, Chitwan, attracting numerous local and international visitors during the New Year and Christmas season. The event featured unique activities such as elephant parades, beauty contests, and football matches, with over 80 elephants participating. Notably, elephant polo was excluded from the festival to address animal rights concerns, emphasizing Nepal’s commitment to wildlife well-being while celebrating its rich cultural heritage and promoting tourism.