March 22, Baglung – To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Baglung chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists is set to organize the ‘Baglung Media Fair’ on March 20 and 21. This media fair, considered a model program nationwide, is receiving special focus and preparation from the federation. The event will take place at the Jojolopa Banquet Hall in Baglung bazaar.
The organizing committee, led by Chairman Ram Thapa, along with several subcommittees, has been formed to ensure the fair’s success. The fair aims to widely promote Baglung through various media channels, contribute to the district’s development, and attract private sector investment. Additionally, the event seeks to engage Baglung’s journalists working across the country, encouraging their interest in local development, facilitating reunions, and strengthening ties between private entities and local government.
Activities such as a photo exhibition showcasing 50 years of Baglung bazaar’s history are planned, as noted by Chairman Thapa. The economic subcommittee is currently coordinating with the local municipalities of Baglung and Kathmandu through meetings to collaborate on the fair’s arrangements. The fair will feature eight panel discussion sessions alongside exhibitions of archival media materials.
Organizers emphasize that the event will highlight the evolving roles of journalism and media and the significance of rural journalism. Attendees will include the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, prominent figures from the Federation of Nepali Journalists, and journalists representing all 11 districts of Gandaki Province. The program includes scholarly lectures, panel discussions, reunions for Baglung journalists, a wall newspaper writing competition, photo exhibitions, live painting sessions, and displays of media equipment and materials.
According to Treasurer Khemraj Gautam, the fair’s expenses are estimated at around NPR 1.7 million. The secretary of the chapter, Narayan Rizal, stated that the event also aims to attract domestic tourists by offering visits to Baglung’s media houses, libraries, religious sites, and tourist locations. Complementing the fair, professional stalls from the supportive private sector will be present, and performances by national and local artists are scheduled to entertain attendees.
Vice Chairman Subas Acharya expects approximately 25,000 visitors to attend. The opening ceremony of the media fair is scheduled for March 20.
