Jaisalmer Desert Festival
A herd of camels, locals dressed in colourful fancy dresses, camel races and polo matches, turban tying competitions, men with long moustache, acrobats, puppeteers, and jugglers comes to ones mind as he hears of Jaisalmer Desert Festival.
This exuberant Festival of Jaisalmer is held in January end or February every year in the sand dunes of Sam, 42 K.M. away from Jaisalmer. The celebration continues for three days. These three days of festival glorifies the rich culture of the region.
The desert festival in Jaisalmer was started with an aim to attract foreign tourists, who always look forward to explore more and more facets of Rajasthan. This no-nonsense festival only showcases Rajasthani folk songs and dance to promote Jaisalmer culture and traditions.
The festival culminates on 'Purnima' (full moon day).
The Rajasthan tourism organizes the Jaisalmer Desert fair/festival. Tourist help cell are setup to solve the problems faced by foreign tourists. The local administration monitors the arrangements and Medical vans equipped with all the essential medical facilities, are kept on call in case of emergency.
The major attraction of Jaisalmer Desert Festival is to showcase the culture of the region and thus glorifying of the desert land. The annual desert festival is held on the backdrop of the Jaisalmer fort.
The sand of Jaisalmer comes alive with the dazzling colors, vibrant music and laughter of the Desert Festival between the pinks of winters. The people dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, dance and sing the poignant ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. The fair has snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, folk artists and various competitions are also held here. The festival closes with an enchanting sound and light show in the moonlit night amid sand dunes with a promise to come back again next year.
The rhythm of Ghumar, Kalbalia, Gair and Fire dancers dancing on the beats of folk music are the major attraction of the desert festival celebrations. The dancers in vibrant and brightly coloured costumes dance like flying butterflies. Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the best occasion when the rich and colorful culture of the desert region is highlighted. Villagers are heard singing the ballads of tragedy, valor, and romance of the local heroes and they dances to the folk tunes.
Snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and Camel rides are quite popular here. Camel polo and camel dance is the unique feature of the fair. It is worth noting that turbans and mustaches are considered symbols of honor in the region.
Many contests further add to the fun of the occasion. There is also a Mr. Desert contest that further enhances the fun of the occasion.
The music pass through the snaking lanes of the town to the sand dunes and the rivers of deserted villages casts a strong spell on everyone. The fair begins with the sunrise; it reaches its pinnacle. It is mainly a festival of the performing arts even then several other events that peek into the desert culture are held.
The long moustaches carefully coiled are a common sight there. 'The moustache competition' is the most popular competition among foreigners. Men dressed in traditional and colourful apparel with long moustaches participate in this contest.
The tug-of-war is the activity in which team of foreigners selected compete with that of locals. The turban tying competition showcases the talent of the locals tying the turbans that are several feet long. The bright and colorful turbans are very attractive. Foreigners also participate in the event and show their skill in tying turban.
Camel rides on the gorgeous Sam sand dunes of Jaisalmer are a vital part of the festival. Camel races are organized to entertain visitors.
The nights are full of amusement; the talented local artists sing melodious songs, dances to the local tunes. The audience is mesmerized by the activities. The desert landscape looks more beautiful in the sounds and lights; thus making it a memorable experience for everyone.
Temporary craft bazaars are set up for the occasion. This market is good to buy gifts or souvenirs as items from Jaisalmer and whole Rajasthan come here. The handicraft items, colorful bangles, wooden toys, marble statues, and attractive fabrics sporting local tie and die prints available in the craft bazaars are the centre of attraction of the Jaisalmer desert festival. Shopping here is easy as mobile money exchangers are there to exchange currencies and nearly all the kiosks have the facility to accept credit card; these facilitates hassle-free shopping.
This exuberant Festival of Jaisalmer is held in January end or February every year in the sand dunes of Sam, 42 K.M. away from Jaisalmer. The celebration continues for three days. These three days of festival glorifies the rich culture of the region.
The desert festival in Jaisalmer was started with an aim to attract foreign tourists, who always look forward to explore more and more facets of Rajasthan. This no-nonsense festival only showcases Rajasthani folk songs and dance to promote Jaisalmer culture and traditions.
The festival culminates on 'Purnima' (full moon day).
The Rajasthan tourism organizes the Jaisalmer Desert fair/festival. Tourist help cell are setup to solve the problems faced by foreign tourists. The local administration monitors the arrangements and Medical vans equipped with all the essential medical facilities, are kept on call in case of emergency.
The major attraction of Jaisalmer Desert Festival is to showcase the culture of the region and thus glorifying of the desert land. The annual desert festival is held on the backdrop of the Jaisalmer fort.
The sand of Jaisalmer comes alive with the dazzling colors, vibrant music and laughter of the Desert Festival between the pinks of winters. The people dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, dance and sing the poignant ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. The fair has snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats, folk artists and various competitions are also held here. The festival closes with an enchanting sound and light show in the moonlit night amid sand dunes with a promise to come back again next year.
Celebrations of Rajasthan Desert Festival Jaisalmer
The rhythm of Ghumar, Kalbalia, Gair and Fire dancers dancing on the beats of folk music are the major attraction of the desert festival celebrations. The dancers in vibrant and brightly coloured costumes dance like flying butterflies. Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the best occasion when the rich and colorful culture of the desert region is highlighted. Villagers are heard singing the ballads of tragedy, valor, and romance of the local heroes and they dances to the folk tunes.
Snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and Camel rides are quite popular here. Camel polo and camel dance is the unique feature of the fair. It is worth noting that turbans and mustaches are considered symbols of honor in the region.
Many contests further add to the fun of the occasion. There is also a Mr. Desert contest that further enhances the fun of the occasion.
The music pass through the snaking lanes of the town to the sand dunes and the rivers of deserted villages casts a strong spell on everyone. The fair begins with the sunrise; it reaches its pinnacle. It is mainly a festival of the performing arts even then several other events that peek into the desert culture are held.
The long moustaches carefully coiled are a common sight there. 'The moustache competition' is the most popular competition among foreigners. Men dressed in traditional and colourful apparel with long moustaches participate in this contest.
The tug-of-war is the activity in which team of foreigners selected compete with that of locals. The turban tying competition showcases the talent of the locals tying the turbans that are several feet long. The bright and colorful turbans are very attractive. Foreigners also participate in the event and show their skill in tying turban.
Camel rides on the gorgeous Sam sand dunes of Jaisalmer are a vital part of the festival. Camel races are organized to entertain visitors.
The nights are full of amusement; the talented local artists sing melodious songs, dances to the local tunes. The audience is mesmerized by the activities. The desert landscape looks more beautiful in the sounds and lights; thus making it a memorable experience for everyone.
Shopping
Temporary craft bazaars are set up for the occasion. This market is good to buy gifts or souvenirs as items from Jaisalmer and whole Rajasthan come here. The handicraft items, colorful bangles, wooden toys, marble statues, and attractive fabrics sporting local tie and die prints available in the craft bazaars are the centre of attraction of the Jaisalmer desert festival. Shopping here is easy as mobile money exchangers are there to exchange currencies and nearly all the kiosks have the facility to accept credit card; these facilitates hassle-free shopping.
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