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Kathmandu, Oct 6: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is set to install and operate traditional 'linge ping' (swing) at various tourist destinations across the country during Dashain festival in a bid to link country's traditional cultures and festivities with tourism promotion.
The traditional swing is especially associated with Dashain festival. It is usually made by erecting two tall, strong wooden or bamboo poles and tying a long rope between them. A wooden seat is installed on the rope at the bottom where people sit and swing high above the ground. 
The Tourism Heritage and Tourism Development Division of the NTB informed that the swings would be installed in Kathmandu Valley and other tourist destinations in collaboration with local governments and tourism-related organizations to promote cultural tourism.
To implement this plan, the Board is coordinating efforts with the Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Kirtipur Municipality, Changunarayan Municipality, Bhaktapur Tourism Development Committee, Thamel Tourism Development Committee, Himalayan Rescue Association, Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), Hotel Association Nepal, Hotel Entrepreneurs Federation and hotel and tourism associations in various provinces, informed the Board. 
Under the agreements signed among the stakeholders, the traditional swings will be set up at selected tourist destinations and operated throughout the Dashain festival.
Priority will be given to locations that attract large numbers of visitors. Also places that are deemed suitable for cultural activities will be accorded priority for installation of linge ping.
The agreement also require the concerned local governments and organizations to ensure necessary safety measures, manage crowds and take steps to minimize the risk of accidents during the operation of the swings.
The stakeholders will also be responsible for dismantling the swings after the Dashain festivities and restoring the sites to their original condition, it is stated in the agreement. 
The Board said that the initiative aims to preserve and promote Nepal’s traditional culture, customs and festivals while further fostering cultural tourism.