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ISLAMABAD: A colorful Hoper Winter Sports Festival 2023 began at Nagar, Gilgit Baltistan (GB) on Thursday to celebrate the scenic snow-clad mountains.
An official of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) told APP that the festival would be greatly helpful in promoting and projecting winter tourism in GB and in the country at large.
He said the two-day event will highlight the country’s rich tourism potential offshore and a huge crowd including locals, tourists, and adventure seekers are attending the colorful festival.
Games in the festival
The festival included competitions of ice hockey, ice-skating, paragliding, indigenous games, and a free-lancing seminar along with a discussion session on climate change, ecosystem, biodiversity, and wildlife. Traditional food and cultural stalls have also been established during the event.
The Winter Hoper Festival every year welcomes local and international tourists coming to Gilgit-Baltistan to enjoy activities throughout the festival.
