Kathmandu Valley is expected to consume approximately 5.2 million flower garlands during the upcoming Tihar festival, with total business transactions projected to reach NPR 480 million, according to the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN). At a press conference, the association estimated demand for 4.5 million marigold garlands, 600,000 globe amaranth garlands, 20,000 chrysanthemum garlands and 60,000 mixed-flower garlands. FAN President Rajesh Bhakta Shrestha