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Darjeeling: Darjeeling heralded in the 8 day-long Darjeeling Fest 2019 with a grand parade on Friday. "The fest is being organised to give a boost to tourism, which is the economic mainstay of this region. The GTA chairman has spoken to the state government for the fest to be declared as a calendar event. The fest will host flower shows, pet shows, fashion shows, football, taekwondo, photography, art, bodybuilding, archery, bike rallies and cultural shows. An 85-year-old man from England, who has been driving a Land Rover since 1951 and is on a world tour, will also be felicitated on World Tourism Day," added Tamang..